Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Repair Instructions

Front Door Assembly Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Body, Cab and Accessories · General safety (00)

Removal
1)Remove front door trim.icon 
2)Disconnect door harness connectors from door.
3)Remove door open stopper bolt (1).
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4)Support door panel (1) using a jack (2) with rags (3) and a piece of wood (4) placed between jack and door panel as shown in figure.
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5)Remove bolts (2) and remove front door (1).
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6)Remove door hinge after removing front fender if necessary. icon 
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. icon 
•Apply sealant “A” to mounting face of door hinge (1) and apply grease “B” to rotating part of door hinge (1).
“A”: Sealant 99000–31110 (SUZUKI Bond No.1215)
“B”: Grease 99000–25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)
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•Tighten front door hinge bolts and door open stopper bolt to specified torques. icon 
•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
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•Adjust door striker position. icon 
•After installation, open and close the door to check if it can be closed smoothly and securely.