Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 847

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9. Disconnect the red, white and blue electrical

connector at the ECM.

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10. Remove two nuts in the front of ECM.

11. Remove two nuts in the rear of ECM.

12. Pull the ECM out from dashboard.

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Installation Procedure

1. Place ECM into its position and secure by four

mounting screws.

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2. Connect all three connectors to ECM. All connectors

are color keyed. Same color male and female
connectors join together.

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3. Install the front center console and secure by four

retaining screws.

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4. Install the rear center console and secure it by two

retaining screw into storage box.

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5. Snap face plate into its position and secure it by a

screw.

6. Insert ashtray inner.
7. Insert the shift knob.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.

9. Remove wheel blocks.

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Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the TPS electrical connector.
3. Remove the two screws and TP sensor from the

throttle body.

NOTE: Do not clean the TP sensor by soaking it in
solvent. The sensor will be damaged as a result.

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Function Check

Use a Tech 2 to check the TP sensor output voltage at
closed throttle.

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The voltage should be under 0.25 volts.

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If the reading is greater than 0.25 volts, check the
throttle shaft to see if it is binding. Check that the
throttle cable is properly adjusted, also. Refer to
Throttle Cable Adjustment. 

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If the throttle shaft is not binding and the throttle cable
is properly adjusted, install a new TP sensor.

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Installation Procedure

1. Install the TP sensor on the throttle body with two

screws.

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2. Connect the electrical connector.

3. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. VSS is located on the right side of the transmission

case just ahead of the rear propeller shaft.
Disconnect the VSS electrical connector.

3. Remove the bolt and the VSS from the transmission

case by wiggling it slightly and pulling it straight out.

IMPORTANT:

Have a container ready to catch any fluid

that leaks out when the VSS is removed from the transfer
case.

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Inspection Procedure

1. Inspect the electrical connector for signs of corrosion

or warping. Replace the VSS if the electrical
connector is corroded or warped.

2. Inspect the VSS driven gear for chips, breaks, or worn

condition. Replace the VSS if the driven gear is
chipped, broken or worn.

3. Inspect the O–ring for wear, nicks, tears, or

looseness. Replace the O–ring if necessary.

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Installation Procedure

1. Install the VSS in the transmission case with the

notch for the connector facing the rear.

2. Secure the VSS with mounting bolt. Tighten the bolt to

16 Nm (12 lb ft).

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3. Connect electrical connector to the VSS.
4. Check the transmission oil level. Add oil if necessary.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Air Filter

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect electrical connector at the IAT sensor.
2. Release the four latches securing the lid to the air

cleaner housing.

3. Remove the air cleaner lid.

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