Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 51

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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel and Associated Parts

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CAUTION:  Once the steering column is removed 
from the vehicle, the column is extremely 
susceptible to damage.  Dropping the column 
assembly on its end could collapse the steering 
shaft or loosen the slide block which maintains 
column rigidity.  Leaning on the column assembly 
could cause the jacket to bend or deform.  Any of 
the above damage could impair the column's 
collapsible design.  If it is necessary to remove the 
steering wheel, use only the specified steering 
wheel puller.  Under no conditions should the end of 
the shaft be hammered upon, as hammering could 
loosen slide block which maintains column rigidity.

Removal

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels 

are pointing straight ahead.

2. Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK".

3. Disconnect the battery “–" terminal cable, and wait 

at least 5 minutes.

4. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located 

under the steering column.

(1) Horn Lead
(2) SRS Connector
(3) Steering Wheel

(4) Steering Wheel Fixing Nut
(5) Inflator Module

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5. Loosen the inflator module fixing bolt from behind 

the steering wheel assembly using a TORX® driver 
or  equivalent until the inflator module can be 
released from steering assembly.

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6. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located 

behind the inflator module.

WARNING:  THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD 
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE URETHANE 
COVER AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD  
ALWAYS BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE 
URETHANE SIDE UP.   THIS IS NECESSARY 
BECAUSE A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW 
THE  AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY 
EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.   
OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

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7. Disconnect horn lead.

8. Remove steering wheel fixing nut.

9. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel 

and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their 
original position, then remove steering wheel.

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10. Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position, 

then use steering wheel remover 5–8521–0016–0 to 
remove the steering wheel. 

CAUTION:  Never apply force to the steering wheel 
in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other 
impact tools  in an attempt to remove the steering 
wheel.  The steering shaft is designed as an energy 
absorbing unit.

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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

Installation

1. Install steering wheel by aligning the setting marks 

made when removing.

CAUTION:  Never apply force to the steering wheel 
in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other 
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering 
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy 
absorbing unit.

2. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified 

torque.

Torque: 34N·m (3.5kg·m/25lbft)

3. Connect horn lead.

4. Support the module and carefully connect the SRS 

connector.

NOTE:  Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the 
plastic cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead 
wire from being pinches.

5. Tighten bolts to specified torque.

Torque: 9 N·m (0.9kg·m/78 lbin)

6. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located 

under the steering column.

7. Connect the battery “–" terminal cable.

8. Turn the ignition switch to “ON" while watching 

warning light. Light should flash 7 times and then go 
off.   If lamp does not operate correctly, refer to 
Restraints section.

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Combination Switch

Combination Switch and Associated Parts

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Removal

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels 

are pointing straight ahead.

2. Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK".

3. Disconnect the battery “–" terminal cable, and wait 

at least 5 minutes.

4. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located 

under the steering column.

CAUTION:  The wheels of the vehicle must be 
straight ahead and the steering column in the 
“LOCK" position before  disconnecting the steering 
wheel.   Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly 
to become uncentered which will cause damage to 
the coil assembly.

5. Remove the engine hood opening lever, then 

remove instrument panel lower cover.

6. Remove the driver knee bolster (reinforcement).

(1) Steering Column Cover
(2) Steering Wheel
(3) Inflator Module

(4) Combination Switch and SRS Coil Assembly
(5) Instrument Panel Lower Cover
(6) Driver Knee Bolster (reinforcement)