Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 853

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Ignition Coil

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Engine Cooling

System.

3. Remove the heater supply and return hose.
4. Remove the coolant return hose.
5. Disconnect all four spark plug cables from the coil.
6. Disconnect electrical connector from the ignition coil.
7. Remove three mounting bolt from the ignition coil.
8. Remove the ignition coil from the bracket.

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Installation Procedure

1. Install the ignition coil onto the bracket with three

mounting bolts.

2. Connect electrical connector at the ignition coil.
3. Connect spark plug cable to the ignition coil.
4. Connect heater supply and return hose and secure

them with clamps.

5. Connect coolant return line and secure them with

clamps.

6. Fill the cooling system with required coolant. Refer to

Engine Cooling System.

7. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Spark Plugs

Removal Procedure

Type: NGK BPR6ES–11
Spark Gap : 1.05 MM (0.040”)
Spark Plug Torque : 25 Nm (2.6 kg·m/18 lb ft)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove four bolt holding spark plug cover plate to top

of valve cover, and remove the cover plate.

3. Pull ignition wire using hocks attached to end of spark

plug cable.

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4. Remove the spark plug.

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Inspection Procedure

1. Check the insulator for cracks. Replace the spark

plug if crack are present.

2. Check the electrode condition and replace the spark

plug if necessary.

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If the spark plug electrodes and insulators are fouled with
carbon or oil, the engine will not operate efficiently.
There are number of possible causes:

D

Fuel mixture is too rich.

D

Oil in the combustion chamber.

D

The spark plug gap is not set correctly.

If spark plug fouling is excessive, check the fuel and
electrical system for possible causes of trouble. If fuel and
electrical system are normal, install spark plug of a higher
heat range which have the same physical dimensions as
the original equipment spark plug.
The following symptoms are characteristics of spark
plugs that are running too hot:

D

Fuel mixture is too lean.

D

Heat range is incorrect.

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If vehicle usage does not conform to normal driving
conditions, a more suitable spark plug may be
substituted.
If fuel and electrical system are normal, in most cases of
this sort, the problem can be corrected by using a colder
type spark plug with the same physical dimensions as the
original equipment spark plug.

3. Check the gaskets for damage and replace if

necessary.

4. Measure the spark plug gap. The specification is 1.05

mm (0.040”).

5. Adjust the spark gap by bending the grounded

electrode.

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Installation Procedure

1. Tighten the spark plug to the 25 Nm (2.6 kg·m/18 lb ft).
2. Push the spark plug cable in until it snaps in.

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3. Install spark plug cover onto valve cover and secure it

with four retaining bolts.

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Spark Plug Cables

Spark Plug Cables

The cable contains a synthetic conductor which is easily
damaged. Never stretch or kink the cable. Disconnect the
cable from spark plug and the ignition coil.
The original equipment cables and the ignition coil are
marked to show correct location of the cables. If spark
plug cables or the ignition coil are replaced previously,
before cables are removed from the ignition coil, mark the
cables and the coil so they can be reconnected in the
same position.

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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: Never puncture the spark plug cable’s insulation
with a needle or the pointed end of a probe into the cable.
An increase in resistance would be created which would
cause the cable to become defective.

1. If the cable has broken or cracked insulation, it must

be replaced.

2. If the terminals are corroded or loose, the cable must

be replaced.

3. Check that the cable resistance does not exceed 10 k

W

 per foot.

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EMISSIONS  Catalytic Converter

Catalytic Converter

Refer to Engine Exhaust.

Air Conditioning Relay

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the fuse and relay box cover at right side of

engine room.

2. Refer to the diagram on the cover to determine which

is the correct relay.

3. Insert small screwdriver or use thumb pressure to

release the retainer of the relay.

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4. Pull the relay straight up and out of the fuse and relay

box.

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Installation Procedure

1. Insert the relay into the correct place in the fuse and

relay box with the catch slot aligned to retainer.

2. Press down until the catch of retainer engages.
3. Install fuse and relay box cover.

Ignition Timing Adjustment

Ignition Timing Adjustment

There is no timing adjustment. The timing signal is
furnished by the CKP and the CMP signal. ECM control
the ignition timing.

EVAP Canister Hoses

EVAP Canister Hoses

To see the routing of the EVAP canister hoses, refer to
Vehicle Emission Control Information in Diagnosis or
Emission Label located bottom side ofthe hood. Use
6148M or equivalent when you replace the EVAP canister
hoses.

EVAP Canister

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect all hoses.
2. Remove two mounting bracket nuts.

Inspection Procedure

1. Inspect the hoses for cracks, damage and leaks.

2. Inspect the canister for damages.

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Installation Procedure

1. Install EVAP canister onto crossmember with two

mounting bolts.

2. Connect all hoses and secure them with clamps.

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Linear Exhaust Gas 

Recirculation (EGR) Valve

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect electrical connector at EGR valve.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector at Intake Air

Temperature Sensor.

4. Remove air intake duct. Refer to Air Intake Duct

Removal Procedure. 

5. Remove crankshaft breather hose.