Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 1579

7A–38

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)

Removal

NOTE: Before remove transmission and transfer
assembly from vehicle, change the transfer mode to 2WD
using push button on dash panel.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove rear propeller shaft and front propeller shaft.

NOTE: Apply alignment marks on the flange at both front
and rear sides.

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3. Remove transfer protector.
4. Remove center exhaust pipe.

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5. Remove fuel pipe bracket from the third

crossmember.

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7A–39

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)

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Fuel hose connector removal procedure
If removal of the fuel hose connector is required for
transmission servicing and/or replacement, follow the
steps below.

NOTE:

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An O-ring is used as a seal between the fuel pipe and
the connector. Take care not to damage the contact
surfaces during the removal procedure. Do not allow
the serfaces to become contaminated with dirt or
other foreign material.

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Perform the entire removal procedure with your
hands. Do not use tools.

1. Separating the connector and fuel pipe

1. Clean the fuel pipe and connector to remove

mud and other dirt.

2. Pull the black plastic piece toward the

connector. Hold the piece near the connector.
Pull the connector from the fuel pipe.
If the connector and fuel pipe are stuck
together, jiggle the connector back and forth to
loosen the connector. Do not yank the
connector from the fuel pipe.

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7A–40

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)

3. Tie a vinyl bag around the connector and fuel

pipe to protect them from dirt.

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2. Joining the connector and fuel hose

1. Remove the vinyl bags from the connector and

fuel hose. Check that the contact surfaces are
undamaged and free of dirt and other foreign
material. Clean if necessary.

2. Align the axis of the fuel pipe and connector.

Push the connector into the fuel pipe until a
distinct click is heard.

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3. Gently pull on the connector to check that it is

securely latched.

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6. Disconnect transmission harness connector and clip.

Connector : Adapter case, mode switch, main case,
magnetic sensor, transfer switch, 2–4 actuator and
car speed sensor.

7. Remove harness heat protector.

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7A–41

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30–E)

8. Support transmission with a jack.

Remove rear mount nuts from the third
crossmember.

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9. Remove third crossmember.

10. Disconnect transmission oil cooler pipes from A/T

side.

11. Remove oil pipe clamp and bracket from the

converter housing.

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12. Remove skid plate and loosen oil cooler pipe clamp

bolt at the engine mount side.

13. Remove select cable by disconnecting inner cable

from select lever and removing outer cable with
bracket.

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14. Remove starter.
15. Remove under covers from the transmission and

engine.

16. Remove transfer control lever fixing bolts and push up

transfer control lever.

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