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Front Door: Service and Repair

Front Door Components


Front Door Components:






Front Door Assembly Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Remove door trim.
2. Disconnect door harness connectors from door.
3. Remove door open stopper bolt (1).







4. Support door panel (1) using a jack (2) with rags (3) and a piece of wood (4) placed between jack (2) and panel (1) as shown in figure.







5. Remove bolts (2) and remove front door (1).







6. Remove door hinge after removing front fender if necessary.

Installation

Reverse removal procedure noting the following points.
- When replacing door, coat inside of replacement door with anti-corrosion wax for proper anti-corrosion treatment.
- Apply sealant to mounting face "A" of door hinge (1) and apply grease to rotating part "B" of door hinge (1).

"A": Sealant 99000-31110 (SUZUKI Bond No.1215)
"B": Grease 99000-25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)







- Tighten front door hinge bolts and door open stopper bolt to specified torques.
- When door open stopper (1) is installed, face proper matching mark (2) upward.
- Right side door: Mark "R" faces upward
- Left side door: Mark "L" faces upward







- Adjust door striker position.
- After installation, open and close the door to check if it can be closed smoothly and securely.