Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 654

POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

2A–29

Removal

To remove the connector, hold the cover insulator(1) and 
pull it. The cover insulator slides and lock will be 
released.
Do not hold the socket insulator(2).

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Installation

To install the connector, hold the soket insulator(1) and 
insert it. The cover insulator slides and connector will be 
locked.
Do not hold the cover insulator(2).

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2A–30

POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

Inflator Module

Inflator Module 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.

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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(1) Horn Lead
(2) SRS Connector

(3) Fixing Bolt
(4) Inflator Module

POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM

2A–31

6. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector and 

horn lead located behind the inflator module.

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7. Remove inflator module.

Inspection and Repair

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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The inflator module consists of a cover, air bag, inflator, 
and retainer. Inspect the inflator module mainly for the 
following:

• Check for holes, cracks, severe blemishes and 

deformation on the cover.

• Check that the retainer is not deformed.

• Check for defects such as damage and breakage in 

the lead wire for the igniter.

If an abnormality is found as the result of the inspection, 
replace the inflator module with a new one.

Installation

1. Install inflator module.

2. Support the module and carefully connect the 

module connector and horn lead.

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

3. Tighten bolts to specified torque.

Torque: 9N·m (0.9kg·m/78 lbin)

4. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located 

under the steering column.

5. Connect the battery “–" terminal cable.

6. Set ignition 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.

2A–32

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