1998 OPEL FRONTERA clock

8E–14METER AND GAUGE
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front console assembly(1).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
3. Remove the lower cluster assembly(2).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
4. Remove the instrument panel driver lower cover(3).
Refer to the Instrument Panel Assembly in Body
Structure section.
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5. Remove four fixing screws and disconnect the meter
connectors to remove the meter assembly(5).
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CAUTION: The removed meter assembly should be
placed upright or with its face side up.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Warning Light Bulb, Indicator Light Bulb, Illumination Light Bulb,
A/T Indicator Light Bulb
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the meter assembly(1).
Refer to the Meter Assembly removal steps in this
section.
3. Hold the bulb socket by hand and rotate it
counterclockwise to remove the socket & bulb(2)
from the meter body.
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

SEATS8G–17
Disassembly (Split Type)
1. Remove the back board.
Remove the clips and the back board.
2. Remove the device cover.
3. Remove the release knob.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Remove the release rod.
Disconnect the rod from the linkage bush.
5. Remove the reclining device.
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6. Remove the connecting shaft.
7. Remove the seat back assembly.
8. Remove the pillow assembly.
Turn up the seat back trim cover and slit the pad
from the back around to the place where the lock
spring(2) of the guide bush(1) is.
Then insert a finger through the slit and pull out the
pillow while you are pressing down on the lock spring.
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9. Remove the band hook cover.
10. Remove the armrest assembly.
Turn up the seat back trim cover and remove the
fixing nuts.
11. Remove the armrest set bracket.
12. Remove the armrest board.
13. Remove the trim cover.
Remove the trim cover fixing hog rings from the
backside of the seat back.
With close attention paid to the hog rings and the
wire which connect the trim cover and the pad and
frame assembly, remove the trim cover while
turning it up.
14. Remove the pad & frame assembly.
15. Remove the seat cushion assembly.
16. Remove the seat lock cover.
17. Remove the rear seat belt buckle and lock assembly.
18. Remove the mounting bracket.
19. Remove the return spring.
20. Remove the spring collar.
21. Remove the trim cover.
Remove the hog rings and pull the trim cover out
from the frame assembly groove.
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.
22. Remove the frame assembly.
23. Remove the pad assembly.
24. Remove the stopper rubber.

SEATS8G–19
Disassembled View (Short Wheel Base)
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Legend
(1) Back Board
(2) Release Knob
(3) Release Rod
(4) Device Cover
(5) Reclining Device
(6) Linkage Bush
(7) Pillow Assembly
(8) Pad & Frame Assembly
(9) Armrest Board
(10) Clip
(11) Band Hook Cover
(12) Trim Cover(13) Armrest Set Bracket
(14) Bush
(15) Armrest Assembly
(16) Trim Cover
(17) Mounting Bracket
(18) Frame Assembly
(19) Stopper Rubber
(20) Pad Assembly
(21) Seat Lock Cover
(22) Rear seat Belt Bukle and Lock Assembly
(23) Seat Cushion Assembly
(24) Free Hinge Cover
(25) Seat Back Assembly
Disassembly
1. Remove the back board.
Remove the clips and the back board.2. Remove the device cover.
3. Remove the release knob.Turn the knob counterclockwise to remove it.

8G–22SEATS
Disassembly (Bench Type)
1. Remove the device cover.
2. Remove the release knob.
Turn the knob to the counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Remove the release rod.
Disconnect the rod from the linkage bush.
4. Remove the reclining device.
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5. Remove the connecting shaft.
6. Remove the seat back assembly.
7. Remove the band hook cover.
8. Remove the pillow assembly.
Refer to the Disassembly (Split Type) in this
section.
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9. Remove the trim cover.
Open the fastener(3), and with close attention paid
to the hog rings and wire which connect the trim
cover and the pad and frame assembly, remove the
trim cover as you turn it up.
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10. Remove the pad & frame assembly.
11. Remove the seat cushion assembly.
12. Remove the seat lock cover.
13. Remove the rear seat belt buckle and lock assembly.
14. Remove the mounting bracket.
15. Remove the trim cover.
Remove the hog rings and pull the trim cover out
from the frame assembly groove.
With close attention paid to the hog rings and the
wire which connect the trim cover and the pad and
frame assembly, remove the trim cover while
turning it up.
16. Remove the frame assembly.
17. Remove the pad assembly.
18. Remove the stopper rubber.

SECURITY AND LOCKS8H–11
Door Inside Lock Knob
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the door trim panel(1).
Refer to the Door Trim Panel removal procedure in
Exterior/Interior Trim section.
3. Turn the door inside lock knob counterclockwise and
then remove the door inside lock knob (2).
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Door Inside Handle
Removal and Installation
Refer to the Door Trim Panel removal and installation
procedures in Exterior/Interior Trim section.
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SECURITY AND LOCKS8H–15
5. Remove the tailgate lock seal fixing clip(1) and then
remove the tailgate lock seal(2).
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points.
1. Apply chassis grease to the lock assembly and striker
moving surface.
2. Tighten the tailgate lock assembly fixing bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 11 Nꞏm (1.1kgꞏm/95 lb in)
3. Check that the tailgate lock operates correctly after
installing it.
Tailgate Inside Lock Knob
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate trim panel (LH)(2).
Refer to the Tailgate Trim Panel (LH) removal
procedure in Exterior/Interior Trim section.
3. Take care of cushion to turn the lock knob
counterclockwise and then remove the tailgate inside
lock knob(1).
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Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM9J–41
Installation
1. Install the combination switch assembly with SRS
coil.
2. Turn the SRS coil counterclockwise to full, return
about 3 turns and align the neutral mark (1).
CAUTION: W h e n t u r n i n g t h e S R S c o i l
counterclockwise to full, stop turning if resistance is
felt. Forced further turning may damage the cable in
the SRS coil.
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3. Connect the wiring harness connectors located at the
base of steering column.
4. Install the air conditioning lower duct.
5. Install the steering column cover.
CAUTION: When installing the steering column
cover, be sure to wire (through each harness) as
illustrated so that the harness starter switch,
combination switch and SRS coil may not catch
wiring.
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6. Install the driver knee bolster assembly.
7. Install the steering lower cover and engine hood
opening lever.
8. Install the steering wheel and align the setting marks.
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9. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.
Torque: 34 Nꞏm (3.5 Kgꞏm/25 Ib ft)
10. Connect horn lead.
11. Connect air bag to wiring harness connector.
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic
cover (wire protector) of air to prevent lead wire from
being pinches.
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12. Install air bag into steering wheel and tighten bolts to
specified sequence as shown in figure.
Torque: 8.8 Nꞏm (0.9 Kgꞏm/78 Ib in)

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NOTE: SRS coil is a part of combination switch
assembly, which cannot be replaced separately.
Therefore, be sure not to remove the SRS coil from the
combination switch assembly.
15. Remove the snap ring.
16. Remove the cushion rubber.
17. Disconnect shift lock cable (A/T only).
18. Disconnect the starter switch harness connector
located base of steering column.
19. Remove steering lock cylinder assembly.
20. Apply a setting mark across the universal joint and
steering shaft to reassemble the parts in their original
position.
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21. Remove steering column assembly.
Installation
1. Install the steering column assembly and align the
setting marks on the universal joint and steering shaft
made during removal.
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2. Tighten the steering column fixing bolts (dash panel
side) to the specified torque.
Torque: 19 Nꞏm (1.9 Kgꞏm/14 Ib ft)
3. Tighten the steering column fixing bolts (Pedal
bracket) to the specified torque.
Torque: 17 Nꞏm (1.7 Kgꞏm/13 Ib ft)
4. Tighten the universal joint to the specified torque.
Torque: 25 Nꞏm (2.6 Kgꞏm/18 Ib ft)
5. Install steering lock cylinder assembly.
6. Connect shift lock cable (For A/T)
7. Install cushion rubber.
8. Install snap ring.
9. Install the combination switch assembly with SRS
coil.
10. Connect the wiring harness connector located on the
base of steering column.
11. Turn the SRS coil counterclockwise to full, return
about 3 turns and align the neutral mark (1).
CAUTION: W h e n t u r n i n g t h e S R S c o i l
counterclockwise to full, stop turning if resistance is
felt. Forced further turning may damage to the cable
in the SRS coil.
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