Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 84

 

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Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 84

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN  2A – 57

STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT

1

3

2

4

Removal Steps

1. Inflator module
2. Horn lead
3. Steering wheel fixing nut
4. Steering wheel

Installation Steps

4. Steering wheel
3. Steering wheel fixing nut
2. Horn lead
1. Inflator module

430RS016

These steps are based on the LHD model.

REMOVAL

Preparation:

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 ground cable, and wait at least

5 minutes.

4) Disconnect the yellow 2way SRS connector located

under the steering column.

CAUTION:
Once the steering column is removed from the vehicle, the column is extremely suspectible 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.

2A – 58 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN

1. Inflator Module

1) 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.

2) Disconnect the yellow 2way SRS connector

located behind the inflator module.

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.

2. Horn Lead

3. Steering Wheel Fixing Nut

4. Steering Wheel

1) Apply a setting mark across the steering wheel

and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their
original position.

2) Move the front wheels to the straight ahead

position and use special tool.

Steering wheel remover:  5-8840-0016-0 (J-29752)

NOTE:
Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction
of the shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools
in an attempt to remove the steering wheel.  The
steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing
unit.

827RS014

827RS016

430RS004

Up

Setting mark

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN  2A – 59

INSTALLATION

4. Steering Wheel

Align the setting marks made when removing.

CAUTION:
Never apply force to the setting wheel in direction of the
shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an
attempt to install the steering wheel.  The setting shaft is
designed as an energy absorbing unit.

3. Steering Wheel Fixing Nut

Steering Wheel Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

34 (3.5 / 25)

2. Horn Lead

1. Inflator Module

1) Support the module and carefully connect the

module connector.

CAUTION:

Never use the air bag assembly from another vehicle.
Use only the air bag assembly for "UBS".

When replace the inflator module, use only same parts
number assembly. If different parts number assembly is
installed, the air bag system can not function correctly
because it has different characteristic.

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

2) Secure the module with one bolt to relieve

weight on the connector wire.

3) Tighten bolts to specified sequence as figure.

Inflator module Bolt Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·in)

8 (0.8 / 69)

4) Connect the yellow 2way SRS connector located

under the steering column.

5) Connect the battery ground 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
Section 9J.

3

4

1

2

827RS017

2A – 60 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN

COMBINATION SWITCH REPLACEMENT

3

2

1

7

4

5

6

Removal Steps

1. Front console assembly
2. Lower cluster assembly
3. Steering lower cover
4. Inflator module
5. Steering wheel
6. Steering column cover
7. Combination switch and 

SRS coil assembly

Installation Steps

7. Combination switch and 

SRS coil assembly

6. Steering column cover
5. Steering wheel
4. Inflator module
3. Steering lower cover
2. Lower cluster assembly
1. Front console assembly

431RT001

These steps are based on the LHD model.

REMOVAL

Preparation:

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 ground cable, and wait at least

5 minutes.

4) Disconnect the yellow 2way SRS connector located

under the steering column.

CAUTION:
The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the
steering column in the "LOCK" position before
disconnecting the steering wheel.  Failure to do so will
cause the coil assembly to become uncentered which will
cause damage to the coil assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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