Opel Frontera UBS. Service manual — part 2917

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE DEPLOYMENT AND
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE.

9. Twist together one connector wire lead to one

deployment wire. The connection should be
mechanically secure.

10. Bend twisted connection made in the previous step

flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate and
secure.

11. Twist together, bend and tape the remaining

connector wire lead to the remaining deployment
wire.

12. Connect the deployment harness to the driver air bag

assembly, yellow 2–pin connector at the base of the
steering column. Route deployment harness out the
driver side of the vehicle.

WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.

THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED TO IT.

CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE
POWER SOURCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FINAL
STEP IN THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT
PROCEDURE.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE
ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.

13. Disconnect passenger air bag assembly, yellow 2–pin

connector located behind glove box assembly.

14. Cut the passenger air bag assembly harness

connector from the vehicle leaving at least 15 cm (six
inches) of wire at the connector.

15. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from blue–white

and pink–blue wire lead of the connector.

16. Cut two 900 cm (30 feet) deployment wires from 0.8

mm

@

(18 gauge) or thicker multi–strand wire. These

wires will be used to fabricate the passenger
deployment harness.

17. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from both ends of

the wires cut in the previous step.

18. Short the wires by twisting together one end from

each. Deployment wires shall remain shorted and not
be connected to a power source until the air bag is to
be deployed.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. NEVER CONNECT DEPLOYMENT WIRES
TO ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE CONNECTING
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
LEADS. DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED TO IT. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE DEPLOYMENT AND
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE.

19. Twist together one connector wire lead to one

deployment wire. The connection should be
mechanically secure.

20. Bend twisted connection made in the previous step

flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate and
secure.

21. Twist together, bend and tape the remaining

connector wire lead to the remaining deployment
wire.

22. Connect the deployment harness to the passenger air

bag assembly, yellow 2–pin connector located behind
the glove box assembly. Route deployment harness
out the passenger side of the vehicle.

WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED TO IT. CONNECTING THE
DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE
FINAL STEP IN THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

23. Verify that the inside of the vehicle and the area

surrounding the vehicle are clear of all people and
loose or flammable objects.

24. Stretch the driver and passenger deployment

harness to their full length.

25. Completely cover windshield area and front door

window openings with a drop cloth, blanket or similar
item. This reduces the possibility of injury due to
possible fragmentation of the vehicle’s glass or
interior.

26. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend

to deploy the air bags. The deployment will be
accompanied by a substantial noise which may
startle the uninformed.

27. Separate the two ends of the driver deployment

harness wires.

WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED TO IT. CONNECTING THE
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE POWER SOURCE
SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FINAL STEP IN THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE
ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.

NOTE: When the air bag deploys, the rapid gas
expansion will create a substantial noise. Notify all
people in the immediate area that you intend to deploy the
air bags.

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28. Connect the driver deployment harness wires to a

power source to immediately deploy the driver air bag
assembly. Recommended application: 12 volts
minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is
suggested.

29. Separate the two ends of the passenger deployment

harness wires.

WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED.
THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS
CONNECTED TO IT. CONNECTING THE
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE POWER SOURCE
SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FINAL STEP IN THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE
ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.

30. Connect the passenger deployment harness wires to

a power source to immediately deploy the passenger
air bag assembly. Recommended application: 12
volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is
suggested.(Driver air bag assembly) Put on a pair of
shop gloves and safety glasses to protect your hands
and eyes from possible irritation and heat when
handling the deployed air bag assembly. After the air
bag assembly has been deployed, the surface of the
air bag may contain solid particulate. This solid
particulate consists primarily of by products of the
chemical reaction, Potassium Chloride and copper
metal dust. Compounds of Potassium Borate,
Strontium Chloride, Copper Chloride, and
Ammonium Chloride may be found in amounts of
about 1 % (each) of the total particulate.
(Passenger air bag assembly)
Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to
protect your hands and eyes from possible irritation
and heat when handling the deployed air bag
assembly.
After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue.
This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to
lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by products of the
chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to
lye soap) is produced as a by product of the
deployment reaction. The sodium hydroxide then
quickly reacts with atmospheric moisture and is
converted to sodium carbonate and sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, it is unlikely
that sodium hydroxide will be present after
deployment.

WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE
METAL SURFACES OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
WILL BE VERY HOT. ALLOW THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING ANY
METAL PORTION OF IT. DO NOT PLACE THE HOT
DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY NEAR ANY
FLAMMABLE OBJECTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW

PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.

After an air bag assembly has been deployed, the
metal canister and surrounding areas of the air bag
assembly will be very hot. Do not touch the metal
areas of the air bag assembly for about 30 minutes
after deployment. If the deployed air bag assembly
must be moved before it is cool, wear gloves and
handle by the air bag or trim cover.

31. Short the driver deployment harness wires by twisting

together one end from each. Repeat this procedure
for the passenger deployment harness.

32. Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean off

any fragments or discard drop cloth entirely.

33. Disconnect driver deployment harness and

passenger deployment harness from vehicle and
discard.

34. In the unlikely event that either or both of the air bag

assemblies did not deploy after following these
procedures, proceed immediately with Steps 36
through 37. If the air bag assembly deployed, proceed
to step 35.

35. With both air bags deployed, the vehicle may be

scrapped in the same manner as a non–SRS
equipped vehicle.

NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the
unlikely event that the air bag assembly did not deploy
after following these procedures.

36. Remove the undeployed air bag assembly (s) from

the vehicle. For driver air bag assembly refer to in the
“Passenger Air Bag Assembly Removal” in this
manual.

WARNING: WHEN STORING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY OR WHEN LEAVING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE BAG AND TRIM
COVER UP, AWAY FROM THE SURFACE. THIS IS
NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED
TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN THE
UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

37. Temporarily store the air bag assembly with the air

bag opening facing up, away from the surface upon
which it rests.

Deployed Air Bag Assembly Handling

Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to protect
your hands and eyes from possible irritation and heat
when handling the deployed air bag assembly.
After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue.
(Passenger air bag assembly)
After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue.
This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to
lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by products of the
chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye
soap) is produced as a by product of the deployment
reaction. The sodium hydroxide then quickly reacts with
atmospheric moisture and is converted to sodium

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carbonate and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
Therefore, it is unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be
present after deployment.
(Driver air bag assembly)
After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain solid particulate. This
solid particulate consists primarily of by products of the
chemical reaction, Potassium Chloride and copper metal
dust. Compounds of Potassium Borate, Strontium
Chloride, Copper Chloride, and Ammonium Chloride may
be found in amounts of about 1 % (each) of the total
particulate.

Deployment Outside Vehicle (Pretensioner
Seat Belt Assembly)

Deployment outside the vehicle is proper when the
vehicle is to be returned to service. This includes, for
example, situations in which the vehicle will be returned to
useful service after a functionally or cosmetically deficient
pretensioner seat belt assembly is replaced. Deployment
and disposal of a malfunctioning pretensioner seat belt
assembly is, of course, subject to any required retention
period.
For deployment of a live (undeployed) pretensioner seat
belt assembly outside the vehicle, the deployment
procedure must be followed exactly. Always wear gloves
and safety glasses during this deployment procedure until
a deployed pretensioner seat belt assembly is scrapped
or until an undeployed pretensioner seat belt assembly is
shipped. Before performing the procedures you should
be familiar with servicing the system and with proper
handling of the pretensioner seat belt assembly.
Procedures should be read fully before they are
performed.
The following procedure requires use of SRS deployment
harness with appropriate pigtail adapter. Do not attempt
procedure without adapter.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE ORDER LISTED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. NEVER CONNECT DEPLOYMENT
HARNESS TO ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE
CONNECTING DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
DEPLOYMENT HARNESS SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE UNTIL THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT IS
TO BE DEPLOYED. THE PRETENSIONER SEAT
BELT ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT WHEN A POWER
SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT. WEAR GLOVES
AND SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT THIS
ENTIRE DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE.

1. Turn ignition switch to “LOCK”, remove key.
2. Remove the pretensioner seat belt assembly from

vehicle. Refer to “Pretensioner Seat Belt Removal” in
this manual.

3. Prepare SRS deployment harness.

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4. Short the two SRS deployment harness leads

together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other. SRS deployment harness shall remain shorted
and not be connected to a power source until the
pretensioner seat belt is to be deployed.

5. Place the pretensioner seat belt assembly on a work

bench or other surface away from all loose or
flammable objects.

WARNING: WHEN FIXING THE DEPLOYMENT
DEVICE OF PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT, THE
DEPLOYMENT DEVICE SHOULD BE FIXED AWAY
FROM OTHER PERSON

6. Clear a space on the ground about 183 cm (six feet) in

diameter where the pretensioner seat belt assembly
is to be deployed. A paved, outdoor location where
there is no activity is preferred. If an outdoor location
is not available, a space on the shop floor where there
is no activity and sufficient ventilation is
recommended. Ensure no loose or flammable
objects are within the deployment area.

7. Stretch the SRS deployment harness and pigtail

adapter from the pretensioner seat belt assembly to
its full length.

8. Place a power source near the shorted end of the

SRS deployment harness. Recommended
application: 12 volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A
vehicle battery is suggested.

9. Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be

connected to a power source until the pretensioner
seat belt is to be deployed. The pretensioner seat belt
assembly will immediately deploy the pretensioner
seat belt when a power source is connected to it.

10. Verify that the area around the pretensioner seat belt

assembly is clear of all people and loose or flammable
objects.

11. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend

to deploy the driver air bag. The deployment will be
accompanied by a substantial noise which may
startle the uninformed.

12. Connect the pretensioner seat belt to the pigtail

adapter on the SRS deployment harness.

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NOTE: Ensure that the pigtail adapter is firmly seated into
the pretensioner seat belt assembly connector. Failure to
fully seat the connectors may leave the shorting bar
located in the pretensioner seat belt assembly connector
functioning (shorted) and may result in nondeployment of
the pretensioner seat belt assembly.

13. Separate the two banana plugs on the SRS

deployment harness.

NOTE: When the pretensioner seat belt deploys, the
rapid gas expansion will create a substantial noise. Notify
all people in the immediate area that you intend to deploy
the pretensioner seat belt.

WARNING: DEPLOYMENT HARNESS SHALL
REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE PRETENSIONER SEAT
BELT IS TO BE DEPLOYED. THE PRETENSIONER
SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT.
CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT HARNESS TO
THE POWER SOURCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE
LAST STEP IN THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT
ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED
MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

14. Connect the SRS deployment harness wires to the

power source to immediately deploy the pretensioner
seat belt. Recommended application: 12 volts
minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle battery is
suggested.

15. Disconnect the SRS deployment harness from the

power source.

16. Short the two SRS deployment harness leads

together by fully seating one banana plug into the
other.

17. In the unlikely event that the pretensioner seat belt

assembly did not deploy after following these
procedures, proceed immediately with Steps 21
through 24. If the pretensioner seat belt assembly did
deploy, proceed with Steps 15 through 20.

18.

WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED WHEN HANDING A DEPLOYED
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. AFTER
DEPLOYMENT, THE METAL SURFACES OF THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WILL BE
VERY HOT. ALLOW THE INFLATOR MODULE TO
COOL BEFORE HANDLING ANY METAL PORTION
OF IT. DO NOT PLACE THE DEPLOYED
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEAR ANY
FLAMMABLE OBJECTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR PERSONAL
INJURY.

AFTER A DRIVER PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT
ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN DEPLOYED, THE METAL
CANISTER AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF THE
DRIVER PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
WILL BE VERY HOT. DO NOT TOUCH THE METAL
AREAS OF THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT
ASSEMBLY FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES AFTER
DEPLOYMENT. IF THE DEPLOYED PRETENSIONER

SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST BE MOVED BEFORE
IT IS COOL, WEAR GLOVES AND HANDLE BY THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT OR TRIM COVER.

19. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the pretensioner

seat belt assembly as soon after deployment as
possible. This will prevent damage to the pigtail
adapter or SRS deployment harness due to possible
contact with the hot pretensioner seat belt assembly
canister. The pigtail adapter can be reused. They
should, however, be inspected for damage after each
deployment and replaced if necessary.

20. Dispose of the deployed pretensioner seat belt

assembly through normal refuse channels after it has
cooled for at least 30 minutes.

21. Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.

NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the
unlikely event that the pretensioner seat belt assembly
did not deploy after following these procedures.

22. Ensure that the SRS deployment harness has been

disconnected from the power source and that its two
banana plugs have been shorted together by fully
seating one banana plug into the other.

23. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the pretensioner

seat belt assembly.

24. Remove the undeployed pretensioner seat belt from

the special tool.

WARNING: WHEN STORING A LIVE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OR WHEN
LEAVING A LIVE INFLATOR MODULE UNATTENDED
ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE, ALWAYS PUT
THE PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT HORIZONTAL
PLACE. THIS IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE
SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE
PRETENSIONER SEAT BELT TO SHRINK IN THE
UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY.

25. Temporarily store the pretensioner seat belt

assembly with its deployment device facing up, away
from the surface upon which it rests.

Deployment Inside Vehicle (Pretensioner
Seat Belt Vehicle Scrapping Procedure)

Deployment inside vehicle is proper when the vehicle is to
be destroyed. This includes, but is not limited to, the
following situations:

1. The vehicle has completed its useful life.
2. The vehicle has been damaged beyond repair in a

nondeployment type accident.

3. The vehicle has been stripped or damaged beyond

repair in a theft.

NOTE: The vehicle will be salvaged for component parts
to be used on a vehicle with a different Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) as opposed to being rebuilt
as same VIN. Never use pretensioner seat belt
components from another vehicle.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN
THE ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. NEVER CONNECT DEPLOYMENT WIRES