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1. Differential to rear axle nut
(a)
(a)
DIFFERENTIAL (REAR) 7F-5
REMOUNTING
1) Clean mating surfaces of rear axle and differential assembly and
apply sealant (Suzuki bond 1215) to axle side evenly.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
2) Install differential assembly to axle and fix it with nuts tightened
to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 55 N
.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
3) Install propeller shaft to joint flange aligning match marks and
torque flange bolts to specification.
Tightening Torque
(a): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
4) Install right and left rear axle shafts and drums.
(Refer to rear axle installation of SECTION 3E and rear brake
drum installation of SECTION 5.)
5) Install wheels.
6) Fill hypoid gear oil as specified and tighten plug to specification.
Lower lift.
UNIT REPAIR
Refer to the same section of UNIT REPAIR MANUAL mentioned in Foreword of this manual.

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8B
LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-1
SECTION 8B
LIGHTING SYSTEM
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).
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions in Servicing8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols and Marks8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Color Symbols8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joint Connector8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Box and Relay8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply Diagram8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights8B- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight with Leveling System (If Equipped) 8B- 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS8B- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights8B- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights with Leveling System (If Equipped) 8B- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lights 8B- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearance, Tail and License Plate Lights 8B- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back-up Lights8B- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Lights8B- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Fog Light (If Equipped)8B- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lights8B- 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE8B- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights8B- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights with Leveling System (If Equipped) 8B- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lights 8B- 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Fog Light (If Equipped)8B-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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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8C
INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION8C- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions in Servicing 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols and Marks 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Color Symbols 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joint Connector 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Box and Relay 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply Diagram 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combination Meter 8C- 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS8C- 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer and VSS 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Meter / Fuel Gauge Unit 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temp. (ECT) Meter and
Sensor 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Light 8C- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake and Parking Brake Warning
Light 8C- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Remainder Warning Buzzer 8C- 5. . . . . . . Seat Belt Warning Light (If Equipped) 8C- 5. . .
Ignition Key Remainder Warning
Buzzer (If Equipped) 8C- 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter and Accessory Socket 8C- 5.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE8C- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition (Main) Switch 8C- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combination Meter 8C- 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer and VSS 8C- 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Meter / Fuel Gauge Unit 8C- 9. . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temp. (ECT) Meter and
Sensor 8C-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Light 8C-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake and Parking Brake Warning
Light 8C-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Key Remainder (If Equipped) /
Light Remainder Warning Buzzer 8C-12. . . . . .
Door Switch 8C-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belt Warning Light (If Equipped) 8C-13. . .
SECTION 8C
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION
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).
CONTENTS

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1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel level meter
4. Water temperature meter
5. Turn signal pilot light (LH)
6. 4WD indicator (if equipped)
7. ABS warning light (if equipped)
8. Immobilizer warning light (if equipped)
9. CHECK ENGINE light
10. Turn signal pilot light (RH)11. AIR BAG warning light (if equipped)
12. O / D OFF light (A / T vehicle only)
13. Fasten seat belt light (if equipped)
14. High beam light
15. Oil pressure warning light
16. Charge warning light
17. Brake and parking brake warning light
18. POWER indicator light (A / T vehicle only)
19. Shift position indicator (A / T vehicle, if equipped)or
CHECK
ENGINEor
ABS
8C-2 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTIONS IN SERVICING
Refer to Section 8.
SYMBOLS AND MARKS
Refer to Section 8.
WIRING COLOR SYMBOLS
Refer to Section 8.
ABBREVIATIONS
Refer to Section 8.
JOINT CONNECTOR
Refer to Section 8.
FUSE BOX AND RELAY
Refer to Section 8.
POWER SUPPLY DIAGRAM
Refer to Section 8.
COMBINATION METER

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1. To door switch (driver side) B / Bl
2. To transmission range switch G / Bl
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) L
3. To transmission range switch G / O
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) 2
4. To transmission range switch Y / G
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) D
5. To transmission range switch O / Bl
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) N
6. To transmission range switch O / G
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) P
7. To transmission range switch R
(A / T vehicle only, if equipped) R
8. To ground B
9. To PCM (A / T vehicle only) W / B
10. To ECT sensor Y / W
11. To fuel level gauge Bl / W
12. To ground B / Y
13. To combination switch G / Y
NOTE:
Terminal arrangement of coupler viewed from harness side.
Coupler A Coupler B Coupler C
Coupler A Coupler B Coupler C
1. Blank ÐÐ
2. Blank ÐÐ
3. To ignition switch B / W
4. Blank ÐÐ
5. To ABS control module Bl / O
(if equipped)
6. To PCM (A / T vehicle only) Gr / Bl
7. To ABS control module Br
(if equipped)
8. To VSS Bl / Y
9. To combination switch G / R
10. To SDM (if equipped) Y / G or Bl
11. To main fuse W / Bl
12. To fuse box W
13. To combination switch R
14. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) V
(if equipped)
15. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) V / Y
16. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) O / B
(if equipped)1. To ground B
2. To ECM (PCM for A / T vehicle) Br
3. To ignition switch (if equipped) V / R
4. To brake fluid level switch R / B
5. To parking brake switch V
6. To seat belt switch (if equipped) Gr / R
7. To generator W / R
8. To oil pressure switch Y / B
9. To combination switch R / Y
10. To ignition switch (if equipped) Bl / R or CHECK
or ENGINE
or ABSif equipped
if equippedif equipped
INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-3

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INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-5
BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Brake warning light does
not light up
Bulb in combination meter blown

ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Printed plate in combination meter
faulty

Parking brake switch faulty

Brake fluid level switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace printed plate
Replace parking brake switch
Replace brake fluid level switch
Repair
LIGHT REMAINDER WARNING BUZZER
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Light remainder warning
buzzer shows no
sounding
ªTAILº fuse blown

Buzzer faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

Driver side door switch faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace buzzer
Repair
Replace door switch
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Seat belt warning light
does not light up
Bulb in combination meter blown

ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Seat belt switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace seat belt switch
Repair
IGNITION KEY REMAINDER WARNING BUZZER (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Ignition key remainder
warning buzzer shows no
sounding
ªDOMEº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªDOMº fuse blown (Canvas Top
Model)

Buzzer faulty

Wiring or grounding faulty

Driver side door switch faulty

Ignition key switch faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace buzzer
Repair
Replace door switch
Replace ignition key switch
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ACCESSORY SOCKET
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Cigarette lighter /
accessory socket shows
no operation
ªCIGARº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªCIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Ignition switch faulty

Cigarette lighter / accessory socket
faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace ignition switch
Replace cigarette lighter / accessory
socket
Repair

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8C-12 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING
LIGHT
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check switch (1) for continuity.
If check result is not as specified, replace switch (reservoir).
OFF position (float up)
No continuity
ON position (float down)Continuity
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check switch (1) for continuity.
If check result is not as specified, replace switch.
OFF position
(parking brake lever released)
No continuity
ON position
(parking brake lever pulled up)Continuity
IGNITION KEY REMAINDER (IF EQUIPPED) /
LIGHT REMAINDER WARNING BUZZER
REMOVAL
1) Remove combination meter (1). Refer to COMBINATION ME-
TER in this section.
2) Remove buzzer unit (2) from combination meter.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation.