Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 573

SEAT BELT SYSTEM

9A–3

Inspection of retractor

1. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) lock inclining 

angle check.

• When the retractor is moved gently from its 

installing position, make sure it is not locked 
within 15

°

 in any directions, and it remains locked 

at 45

°

 or larger.

2. ELR lock check.

• When the seat belt is drawn slowly with the 

retractor installed, make sure it is not locked. And 
when it is drawn quickly, make sure it is locked.

CAUTION:  Do not disassemble the retractor.

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, 
noting the following points.

1. Tighten the adjustable shoulder anchor assembly 

fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 39N·m (4.0 kg·m/29lbft)

2. Tighten the seat belt anchor bolts (Upper & Lower) 

and the retractor fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 39N·m (4.0 kg·m/29lbft)

9A–4

SEAT BELT SYSTEM

Front Seat Belt (SWB)

Front Seat Belt and Associated Parts

760RW041

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Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the rear seat assembly.

• Refer to Rear Seat Assembly in Seats section.

3. Remove the resin top assembly.

• Refer to Resin Top Assembly in Sunroof/

Convertible Top section.

4. Remove the luggage side trim cover.

• Refer to Rear Seat Belt (SWB) in this section.

5. Remove the sill plate.

6. Remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt (Front & 

Rear).

(1) Adjustable Shoulder Anchor Assembly
(2) Seat Belt Upper Anchor Bolt
(3) Quarter Upper Trim Cover
(4) Assist Grip
(5) Rear Roof Trim Cover
(6) Quarter Lower Trim Cover

(7) Front Seat Belt Assembly
(8) Seat Belt Lower Anchor Belt
(9) Retractor

(10) Sill Plate
(11) Door Seal Finisher

SEAT BELT SYSTEM

9A–5

7. Remove the rear speaker (2).

• Remove the speaker grille (1) and remove the 

speaker fixing screws.

• Disconnect the connector (3).

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8. Remove the quarter lower trim cover.

• Pry the trim cover retainers free from the body 

panel.

9. Remove the dome light.

• Remove the dome light lens and the fixing 

screws.

• Disconnect the dome light connector.

10. Remove the rear roof bracket (2).

• Remove the rear roof bracket cover (4) and 

remove rear roof bracket connecting with resin 
top (1) and rear roof trim cover (3) by removing 
four fixing bolts.

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11. Remove the rear roof trim cover.

12. Remove the assist grip.

13. Remove the door seal finisher.

14. Remove the quarter upper trim cover.

15. Remove the seat belt upper anchor bolt.

16. Remove the retractor fixing bolt.

17. Remove the seat belt assembly.

18. Remove the adjustable shoulder anchor assembly.

• Remove two bolts.

Inspection

If any of the following abnormalities is found, replace on 
an assembly basis.

• Deform and malfunction of adjustable shoulder 

anchor.

• No smooth move of upper/lower anchors in the 

circumferential direction.

• Damaged and/or deformed through ring.

• Damaged and/or deformed tongue.

• Damaged and/or frayed of webbing.

• Deformed retractor bracket.

• Seat belt not rewound up.

• Resistance or abnormal sound when seat belt is 

wound out and rewound.

• Retractor abnormality.

Inspection of retractor

1. ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) lock inclining 

angle check.

• When the retractor is moved gently from its 

installing position, make sure it is not locked 
within 15

°

 in any directions, and it remains locked 

at 45

°

 or larger.

2. ELR lock check.

• When the seat belt is drawn slowly with the 

retractor installed, make sure it is not locked. And 
when it is drawn quickly, make sure it is locked.

CAUTION:  Do not disassemble the retractor.

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, 
noting the following points.

1. Tighten the adjustable shoulder anchor assembly 

and retractor fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 39N·m (4.0 kg·m/29lbft)

2. Tighten the seat belt anchor bolts to the specified 

torque.

Torque: 39N·m (4.0 kg·m/29lbft)

9A–6

SEAT BELT SYSTEM

Rear Seat Belt (LWB)

Rear Seat Belt and Associated Parts

755RW068

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Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the tailgate weather strip.

3. Remove the rear end floor trim cover.

4. Remove the luggage room light.

• Remove the luggage room light lens (1) and the 

fixing screw.

(1) Adjustable Shoulder Anchor Assembly
(2) Seat Belt Upper Anchor Bolt
(3) Slider Plate Trim Assembly
(4) Quarter Trim Cover
(5) Rear Roof Trim Cover
(6) Tailgate Weather Strip

(7) Rear End Floor Trim Cover
(8) Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt
(9) Rear Seat Belt Assembly

(10) Retractor
(11) Rear Sill Plate
(12) Rear Door Seal Finisher