Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 961

2A – 62 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN

Use special tool.  Remove the steering wheel.
Move the tires to the straight ahead position before
removing the steering wheel.

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

CAUTION:
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.

6. Steering Column Cover

7. Combination Switch and SRS Coil Assembly

1) Disconnect the wiring harness connectors

located under the steering column.

2) Remove the combination switch assembly with

SRS coil.

NOTE:
The SRS coil is a part of the combination switch
assembly, which can not be replaced separately.
Therefore, be sure not to remove the SRS coil from
the combination switch assembly.

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INSTALLATION

Alignment mark

7. Combination Switch and SRS Coil Assembly

1) After installation of combination switch

assembly, connect the combination switch
wiring harness connector and the SRS 2way
connector located under the steering column.

2) Turn the SRS coil counterclockwise to full, return

about 3 turns and align the neutral mark.

CAUTION:
When turning the SRS coil counterclockwise to full, stop
turning if resistance is felt.  Forced further turning may
damage to the cable in the SRS coil.

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Starter switch 
harness
Combination
switch harness
Inflator module
 harness

Setting cowl
(Lower)

6. Steering Column Cover

When installing the steering column cover, be sure to
route each wire harness as illustrated so that the
harnesses do not catch on any moving parts.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN  2A – 63

5. Steering Wheel

Align the setting marks made when removing.

CAUTION:
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.

Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.

Steering Wheel Nut Torque

N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)

34 (3.5 / 25)

4. 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 pinched.

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)

3. Steering Lower Cover

Install the engine hood opening lever.

2. Lower Cluster Assembly

1. Front Console Assembly

1) Install the transmission (for M/T) and transfer

control lever knob.

2) Install the wiring harness connectors.

Connect the battery ground cable.

Turn the 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.

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2

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2A – 64 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN

LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT

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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

8. Snap ring
9. Cushion rubber

10. Shift lock cable (for A/T)
11. Lock cylinder assembly

Installation Steps

11. Lock cylinder assembly
10. Shift lock cable (for A/T)

9. Cushion rubber
8. Snap ring
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

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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.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN  2A – 65

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.

1. Front Console Assembly

1) Remove the transmission (for M/T) and transfer

control lever knob.

2) Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.

2. Lower Cluster Assembly

3. Steering Lower Cover

Remove the engine hood opening lever.

4. 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 A
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.  OTHERWISE, PERSONAL
INJURY MAY RESULT.

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