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

Hood Lock Member and Lamp Support Brace Removal and Installation

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

NOTE:
The figure below shows condition where the following parts are removed.
•Front fender icon 
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General Notes
Welding method and number of welding points are the same on both sides. This repair instruction shows procedure for left side.
Removal
1)Unscrew 4 bolts.
2)Remove hood lock member.
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3)Drill out welding spots and remove lamp support brace.
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icon1: This symbol indicates that lamp support brace and apron side member are replaced at the same time.
icon2: This symbol indicates that lamp support brace and front bumper member plate are replaced at the same time.
Installation
NOTE:
•Before conducting any weld, check installation position and condition for installation part(s). icon 
•Perform repair while taking into consideration installation of parts that affect appearance. icon 
1)Install lamp support brace.
2)Conduct resistance spot weld or plug weld.
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icon1: This symbol indicates that lamp support brace and apron side member are replaced at the same time.
icon2: This symbol indicates that lamp support brace and front bumper member plate are replaced at the same time.
3)Install hood lock member.
4)Tighten 4 bolts to specified torque.
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icon: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.5 lbf-ft)