1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA back door

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1. ªUPPERº or ªLOWERº mark
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-23
3) Visually check pump drive belt for cracks and wear.
4) Check belt for tension, referring to item 1-1.
If necessary, have belt adjusted or replaced.
ITEM 6-16
All Hinges, Latches and Locks Inspection
Doors
Check that each door of front, rear and back doors opens and
closes smoothly and locks securely when closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch or repair door
lock system.
Engine hood
Check that secondary latch operates properly (check that second-
ary latch keeps hood from opening all the way even when pulling
hood release handle inside vehicle.). Also check that hood opens
and closes smoothly and properly and hood locks securely when
closed.
If any malfunction is found, lubricate hinge and latch, or repair hood
lock system.
ITEM 6-17
Air Conditioning Filter (if equipped)
Inspection
1) Remove air conditioning filter from cooling unit referring to Sec-
tion 1B.
2) Check filter for dirt. Replace excessively dirty filter.
3) Blow off dust by compressed air from air outlet side of filter.
4) Install filter to cooling unit referring to Section 1B.
Replacement
Replace air conditioning filter with new one referring to Section 1B.

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LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-5
CLEARANCE, TAIL AND LICENCE PLATE LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
All lights do not light
ªTAILº fuse blown

Lighting switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Repair
Some lights do not light
up
Bulb(s) blown

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb(s)
Repair
BACK-UP LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Back-up lights do not
light
ªTURN / BACKº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªTRNº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Bulb blown

 
  
 switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace bulb
Replace switch
Repair
Back-up lights remains
ON
Back-up light switch or shift switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Repair
BRAKE LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Brake lights do not light
up
ªSTOP / HORNº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªSTPº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Bulb(s) blown

Brake light switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace bulb(s)
Adjust or replace switch
Repair
Brake lights stay on
Brake light switch faultyAdjust or replace switch
Only one light does not
light
Bulb blown

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Repair
REAR FOG LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Rear fog light does not
come on
ªFOGº fuse blown

Rear fog light switch faulty

Lighting switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

Bulb blownReplace fuse to check for short
Replace fog light switch
Replace switch
Repair
Replace bulb
INTERIOR LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Interior light (s) does (do)
not light up
Bulb(s) blown

ªDOMEº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªDOMº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Wiring or grounding faulty

Door switch faulty

Interior light switch faultyReplace bulb(s)
Replace fuse to check for short
Repair
Replace switch
Replace light assy
Front spot lights do not
light up
Bulb(s) blown

Wiring or grounding faulty

Spot light switch faultyReplace bulb(s)
Repair
Replace light assy

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8D-4 WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS
LH steering vehicleRH steering vehicle
Type 1
Type 2
Power Door Lock Controller (Canvas Top Model)
Power Door Lock SwitchBack Door Actuator
(except Canvas Top
Model)
Rear Door Actuator
Front Door Actuator
Fuse box
Power Door Lock and Keyless Entry (if equipped)
Controller (Hard Top Model)Keyless Entry Transmitter
(If keyless entry is equipped)
The illustration shows LH steering vehicle.
And RH steering vehicle is symmetrical.
POWER DOOR LOCK AND KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED) SYSTEM

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8D-8 WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS
POWER DOOR MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM
TroublePossible causeCorrection
All power mirrors do not
operate
ªCIGARº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªCIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Power door mirror switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Repair
One power mirror does
not operate
Power door mirror switch faulty

Actuator (power door mirror motor) faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Replace actuator
Repair
DOOR MIRROR HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
The surface of mirror is
not defrosted although
door mirror heater
switch is ON
ªREAR DEFGº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªDEFº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Door mirror heater switch faulty

Door mirror heater faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Replace outside mirror
Repair
POWER SLIDING ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Sliding roof does not
operate (sliding roof
motor runs OK)
Foreign object stuck in sliding roof rail

Misinstallation of sliding roof rail

Conflicts of sliding roof parts

Misinstallation of sliding roof drive cableRemove or clean stuck object
Install correctly
Fix conflicts
Install correctly
Sliding roof does not
operate (sliding roof
motor does not run)
ªSUN ROOFº fuse blown

Sliding roof switch faulty

Sliding roof motor ass'y faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Replace motor
Repair
FRONT SEAT HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Both seat back and
cushion do not become
hot although seat heater
switch is LO / HI position
ªSEAT HTRº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªS / Hº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Seat heater switch faulty

Seat heater circuit in seat back and / or seat
cushion faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Replace heater front back and /
or heater front cushion
Repair
Only seat back does not
become hot although seat
heater switch is HI
position
Seat heater circuit in seat back faulty
(Hard Top Model)

Seat heater circuit in seat back and / or seat
cushion faulty (Canvas Top Model)

Seat heater switch faulty

Wiring faultyReplace heater front back
Replace heater front back
and / or heater front cushion
Replace switch
Repair
Only seat cushion does
not become hot although
seat heater switch is HI
position
Seat heater circuit in seat back and / or seat
cushion faulty (Hard Top Model)

Seat heater circuit in seat cushion
(Canvas Top Model)

Seat heater switch faulty

Wiring faultyReplace heater front back
and / or heater front cushion
Replace heater front cushion
Replace switch
Repair

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Operation
Terminal Front Door
Rear Door
Back Door (except Canvas Top Model)
LOCK
UNLOCK
LOCK
UNLOCK
LOCK
UNLOCK
8D-22 WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS
POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
1) Disconnect power door lock actuator coupler.
2) Connect 12 V battery positive and negative terminals to the door
lock actuator terminals shown below and check operation.
If it does not operate as specified in table below, replace door
lock actuator.
UNLOCKLOCK
2

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9
BODY SERVICE 9-1
GLASS, WINDOWS AND MIRRORS9- 2 . . . . .
Front Door Glass 9- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Door Window Regulator 9- 5. . . . . . . . . .
Windshield 9- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Glass 9-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Window Regulator 9-14. . . . . . . . . .
Quarter Window 9-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back Door Glass 9-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BODY STRUCTURE9-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Door Assembly 9-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Assembly 9-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back Door / Rear Gate Assembly 9-19. . . . . . . .
Hood 9-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Fender 9-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Bumper 9-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Bumper 9-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Under Body Dimensions 9-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body Dimensions 9-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTRUMENTATION AND DRIVER
INFORMATION9-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 9-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SEAT9-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seat 9-34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Seat 9-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PAINT AND COATINGS9-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Corrosion Treatment 9-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Metal Replacement Parts Finishing 9-37. . . . .
Plastic Parts Finishing 9-58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECURITY AND LOCKS9-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Door Lock Assembly 9-59. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Lock Assembly 9-61. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back Door / Rear Gate Lock Assembly 9-62. . .
Key Coding 9-63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SUNROOF / CONVERTIBLE TOP9-64 . . . . . . . . .
Sliding Roof (if equipped) 9-64. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canvas Top And Topbow Frames 9-71. . . . . . .
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR TRIM9-72 . . . . . . .
Floor Carpet 9-72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head lining 9-73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof Trim (2 Door Model) 9-75. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Moldings (if equipped) 9-77. . . . . . . . . . . .
Splash Guard (if equipped) 9-78. . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof Rail (if equipped) 9-79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof Molding 9-79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Under Box 9-80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 9
BODY SERVICE
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System

Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional
activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may
result in severe injury.

Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ªLOCKº position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).

When body servicing, if shock may be applied to air bag system component parts, remove those parts
beforehand. (Refer to Section 10B.)
NOTE:
Fasteners are important attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of vital components and
systems, and / or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of the same part
number of with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary.
Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute a design. Torque values must be used as spe-
cified during reassembly to assure proper retention of these parts.
CONTENTS

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9-16 BODY SERVICE
1. Molding
2. Glass
3. Fastener
1. Molding
2. Glass
3. Primer
4. Adhesive
5. Fastener
1. Door sealing cover
BACK DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to ªWINDSHIELDº section as removal and installation proce-
dures and cautions are basically the same. However, note the fol-
lowing.
NOTE:

Before applying primer to glass edge, install molding ac-
cording to installing position shown in figure.

Observe following precautions when applying adhesive
along glass edge.
±Adhesive should be applied evenly especially in height.
±Be careful not to damage primer.
±Press glass against body quickly after adhesive is applied.
Height ªbº : 15 mm (0.59 in.)
Width ªcº : 8 mm (0.31 in.)
Width ªdº : 16 mm (0.63 in.)
Clearance ªeº : 1 mm (0.04 in.)

When replacing back door, coat replacement door inside
with wax for proper anticorrosive treatment. Refer to ªUN-
DER COATING / ANTI-CORROSION COMPOUND APPLICA-
TION AREAº in this section.

Apply sealing compound to peripheral of door hem area and
reinstall door sealing cover.

When weatherstrip is hardened and water leaks have devel-
oped, replace it.

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BODY SERVICE 9-19
1. Back door panel assy
2. Back door window glass
3. Back door hinge
4. Back door / Rear gate balancer unit
1. Back door hinge
2. Back door
3. Body
BACK DOOR / REAR GATE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Remove back door trim, and door / rear gate sealing cover, refer
to steps 1) to 4) of BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY in this sec-
tion.
2) Remove wire harness connector inside the back door / rear gate.
3) Remove back door / rear gate balancer (first at its door-side and
next at its body-side), as shown.
WARNING:
Handling of Back Door / Rear Gate Balancer (Damper)

Do not disassemble balancer because its cylinder is
filled with gas.

The gas itself is harmless but it may issue out of the
hole together with chips generated by the drill.
Therefore, be sure to wear goggle.

When discarding removed back door / rear gate balanc-
er (damper), use a 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in.) drill to
make a hole as shown.

Handle balancer carefully. Do not scar or scratch ex-
posed surface of its piston rod, and never allow any
paint or oil to stick to its surface.

Do not turn piston rod with balancer fully extended.
5) Remove back door / rear gate hinge bolts and back door / rear
gate.