1998 OPEL FRONTERA tow

7B–58MANUAL TRANSMISSION
26. Install the top gear shaft.
1. Align the projection of the hub No.2 with the
synchronizer ring slots, and install the top gear
shaft assembly to the mainshaft.
2. Check that the gear rotates smoothly.
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27. Install the counter gear shaft.
1. Temporarily install the counter gear shaft to the
intermediate plate.
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2. Using installer 5–8840–2552–0 (J–42796) and a
hammer, drive in the center bearing as shown.
NOTE: Outer race snap ring groove toward rear.
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by tapping on the front end of the counter
shaft.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION7B–59
28. Install the reverse idle gear.
1. Install the reverse idle gear and reverse idle gear
shaft.
NOTE:
Insert the reverse idle gear shaft with the slot toward
rear.
Install the reverse idle gear with the reverse shift arm
No.2.
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29. Install the bearing plate.
1. Align the bearing plate to groove of the reverse
idle gear shaft.
Torque: 13 Nꞏm (1.3 kgꞏm/113 lb in)
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30. Install the 5th gear thrust washer.
1. Install the 5th gear thrust washer pin to the
counter gear shaft.
2. Install the 5th gear thrust washer to the counter
gear shaft.
NOTE: Thrust washer must be assembled with the
chamfered face of the washer toward the front.
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31. Install the counter 5th gear.
1. Install the 3 inserts and 3 compression springs to
the reverse block ring.
Reference: Push the 3 inserts with the 3 com-
pression springs to the reverse synchronizer
ring.
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LIGHTING SYSTEM8A–11
Side Turn Signal Light Bulb
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Pull the light/bulb(1) toward you while pushing the
light housing in the rear direction of the vehicle to
release its lock.
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise while
pushing it at the same time.
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the three screws and release the lock at two
positions.
3. Remove the rear combination light(3).
4. Remove the turn signal light socket/bulb(1) by turning
it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the bulb(2) by turning it counterclockwise
while pushing it at the same time.
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

The chassis electrical system is a 12–volt system with a
negative ground polarity.
Wire size are appropriate to respective circuits, and
classified by color. (The classification of harnesses by
color is shown on the circuit diagram for ease of harness
identification.)
The wire size is determined by load capacity and the
length of wire required.
The vehicle harnesses are: body harness, chassis
harness, engine room harness, instrument harness,
transmission harness, engine ECGI harness, dome light
harness, door harness, rear body harness, tailgate
harness, SRS harness and battery cables.
The harnesses are protected either by tape or corrugated
tube, depending on harness location.
The circuit for each system consists of the power source,
wire, fuse, relay, switch, load parts and ground, all of
which are shown on the circuit diagram.
In this section, each electrical device is classified by
system.
For major parts shown on the circuit based on the circuit
diagram for each system, a summary, diagnosis of
troubles and inspection procedures are detailed.
Notes for Working on Electrical
Items
Disconnecting the Battery Cable
1. All switches should be in the “OFF” position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable (2).
3. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1).
CAUTION: It is important that the battery ground
cable be disconnected first. Disconnecting the
battery positive cable first can result in a short circuit.
Connecting the Battery Cable
Follow the disconnecting procedure in the reverse order.CAUTION: Clean the battery terminal and apply a
light coat of grease to prevent terminal corrosion.
Disconnecting the Connector
Some connectors have a tang lock to hold the connectors
together during vehicle operation.
Some tang locks are released by pulling them towards
you (1).
Other tang locks are released by pressing them forward
(2).
Determine which type of tang lock is on the connector
being handled.
Firmly grasp both sides (male and female) of the
connector (3).
Release the tang lock and carefully pull the two halves of
the connector apart.
Never pull on the wires to separate the connectors (4).
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Waterproof Connector Inspection
It is not possible to insert the test probes (2) into the
connector wire side of a waterproof connector.
Use one side of a connector (1) with its wires cut to make
the test. Connect the test connector to the connector to
be tested (3). Connect the test probes to the cut wires to
check the connector continuity.
Connector Pin Removal – Connector
Housing Tang Lock Type
1. Insert a slender shaft (1) into the connector housing
open end (5).
2. Push the tang lock (2) up (in the direction of the arrow
in the illustration).
Pull the wire (3) with pin (4) free from the wire side of
the connector.
Connector Pin Removal – Pin Tang Lock
Ty p e
1. Insert a slender shaft (1) into the connector housing
open end (5).
2. Push the tang lock (2) flat (toward the wire (3) side of
the connector.
Pull the wire with pin (4) free from the wire side of the
connector.
Connector Pin Insertion
1. Check that the tang lock (1) is fully up.
2. Insert the pin (3) from the connector wire (2) side.
Push the pin in until the tang lock closes firmly.
3. Gently pull on the wires to make sure that the
connector pin is firmly set in place.
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8F–50BODY STRUCTURE
7. Remove instrument panel driver lower cover
assembly.
Remove the engine hood opener fixing screws.
Remove the 2 fixing screws (2), 1 fixing bolt (3), and
1 clip (4). Pull out the fasteners at the 4 positions
(1).
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8. Remove driver knee bolster assembly (W/SRS).
Remove the 6 fixing nuts.
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9. Remove front defroster grille.
Pry 8 claws on the front side toward you side (room
side) and raise the grille upward.
10. Remove instrument panel assembly.
Remove the 2 fixing bolts on the SRS adjust bracket
and the cross beam under the passenger inflator
module (W/SRS).
CAUTION: For precautions on installation or
removal of SRS — air bag system, refer to
Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS) — AIR BAG in
Restraint section.
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Disconnect the 3 air conditioner control cables on
the unit side.
Remove the instrument harness connectors (5
connectors on the drivers side and 3 connectors on
the passenger side), the passenger inflator module
connector, the radio antenna cable plug, and the
ground cable fixing bolt on the center bracket.
Remove the 4 bolts (4) and the 2 nuts (3) under the
instrument panel assembly, and the upper left and
the upper right bolts (2) and the center nut (1).

8F–51 BODY STRUCTURE
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11. Remove passenger inflator module (W/SRS).
From the back of the instrument panel, remove the
4 fixing nuts (2) on the passenger inflator module (3)
and the 2 fixing nuts (1) and washers on the support
bracket (4), then disengage the 2 clips in order to
remove the passenger inflator module.
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12. Remove instrument panel cluster assembly.
Remove the 5 fixing screws (2) and pull the main
unit toward you and remove the clips at the 4
positions (1). Disconnect the switch connectors.
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8G–12SEATS
Remove the power seat harness from the adjuster
assembly.
26. Remove the seat cushion assembly.
27. Remove the trim cover.
Remove the trim cover hog rings from the backside
of the seat cushion assembly.
With close attention paid to the hog rings and the
wire which connect the trim cover and the pad &
frame assembly, remove the trim cover while
turning it up.28. Remove the seat heater.
29. Remove the frame assembly.
30. Remove the pad assembly.
Reassembly
To reassemble, follow the disassembly steps in the
reverse order, noting the following point.
1. Tighten the fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Refer to the Torque Specifications in this section.
Power Seat Switch
Removal
1. Remove the side cover(3).
Refer to the Power Seat Assembly disassembly
steps in this section.
2. Remove the tilt & slide switch lever(4).
Hold the switch lever with your fingers and pull it
toward you.
3. Remove the tilt & slide switch(2).
Remove two screws.
4. Remove the recliner switch(1).
Remove two screws.
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.