2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA front door

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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

3


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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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6. Door trim
7. Door hinge
8. Door open stop
9. Door sealing cover
10. Window regulator handle (if equipped) 1. Door glass
2. Weatherstrip
3. Opening weatherstrip
4. Window regulator
5. Glass run
9-2 BODY SERVICE
GLASS, WINDOWS AND MIRROR
FRONT DOOR GLASS

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1. Screws
1. Bolts
1. Door sealing cover
2. Adhesive1, (a)
9-4 BODY SERVICE
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install door glass noting following
points:

Tighten glass attaching screws to specified torque. Tighten front
screw first, then rear screw.
Tightening Torque
(a): 2.5 N
.m (0.25 kg-m, 1.8 lb-ft)

When window becomes hard to raise and lower, adjust screws to
correct tilted glass as shown in figure.

Adjust equalizer of window regulator so that measurement A and
B are equal.

Secure door sealing cover with adhesive.

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1. Window regulator lubrication point 1. Regulator mounting bolts
2. Regulator motor mounting nuts
3. Hole
BODY SERVICE 9-5
FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR
REMOVAL
1) Remove door glass, referring to steps 1) to 9) of FRONT DOOR
GLASS REMOVAL in this section.
2) Disconnect power window motor lead wire at coupler and loosen
clamp.
3) Loosen regulator mounting bolts, nuts and take out regulator
through hole as shown in left figure.
INSPECTION
1) Check regulator sliding and rotating parts for greasing.
2) Check rollers for wear and damage.
3) Check wire for damage.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install window regulator noting the
following point.

Tighten bolts and nuts according to the order (a, b, c / 1, 2, 3, 4)
shown in left figure.

When installing glass, check that the top part of the glass contacts
the glass run evenly and that the glass moves up and down
smoothly.
If the glass is tilted with respect to the glass run, make a fine ad-
justment with the screws.

Install door window regulator handle (if equipped) so that it has
an angle as shown in figure when glass is fully closed.

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1. Glass
2. Screw
1. Glass run
2. Center sash
3. Partition glass
1. Screw
2. Partition glass
3. Center sash
1. Door outer
weatherstrip
2. Screw
1. Door sealing
cover
2. Adhesive
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BODY SERVICE 9-13
5) Remove outer weatherstrip.
CAUTION:
Using a tape-wrapped putty knife (or tape-wrapped
screwdriver), pry off weatherstrip. Use of an unwrapped
tool will cause damage to painting.
6) Remove glass fitting screws. Then down door glass.
7) Detach rear part of glass run from center sash.
8) Remove door center sash (by removing two screws with door
glass lowered all the way down).
9) When remove partition glass, slide to front to remove it.
10) Take out glass.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal sequence to install door glass.
However, be careful of following points.

Securely seal door sealing cover with adhesive.

When weatherstrip is hardened, water leak may develop. In such
case, replace it with new one.

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9-14 BODY SERVICE
1. Door window
regulator attaching
nuts
2. Hole
1. Window regulator lubrication points
1. Door sealing
cover
2. Adhesive
REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR
REMOVAL
1) Remove door glass, refer to steps 1) to 10) of REAR DOOR
GLASS REMOVAL in this section.
2) Disconnect power window motor lead wire at coupler and clamp.
3) Remove door window regulator attaching nuts (6 pcs.), and take
out regulator through hole as shown in left figure.
INSPECTION
1) Check regulator sliding and rotating parts for greasing.
2) Check rollers for wear and damage.
3) Check wire for damage.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal sequence to install door window regulator noting
following points.

Tighten regulator base nuts according to the order (a, b, c) shown
in figure.

Adjust door window regulator according to following procedure.
a. Loosen three nuts, two screws and two bolts.
b. Raise window fully.
c. Tighten three regulator rail nuts according to the order (d, e,
f) shown in figure and two center sash bolts A.
d. Lower window.
e. Tighten two screws B to specified torque. Tighten front screw
first, then rear.
Tightening Torque for glass attaching screws
2.5 N
.m (0.25 kg-m, 1.8 lb-ft)
f. Check that the glass moves up and down smoothly and that
the top part of the glass contacts the glass run evenly.

Securely seal door sealing cover with adhesive.

Install door window regulator handle (if equipped) so that it has
an angle as shown when glass is fully closed.

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BODY SERVICE 9-17
1. Stopper pin
1. Rags
2. Wooden piece
1. Upper hinge
mounting bolts
2. Lower hinge
mounting bolt
3. Door
4. Body
1. Front door hinge
2. Upper hinge nut (rear door)
3. Rear door hinge
BODY STRUCTURE
FRONT DOOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Remove front fender. Refer to ªFRONT FENDERº in this section.
2) Disconnect door harness lead wires at each coupler.
3) Remove stopper pin.
4) Support door panel using a jack with a piece of wood placed be-
tween jack and panel, as shown.
5) Remove door assembly by loosening hinge mounting bolts.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install door assembly, noting follow-
ing point.
NOTE:
When replacing door, coat replacement door inside with wax
for proper anticorrosion treatment.
Refer to ªUNDERCOATING / ANTI-CORROSION COMPOUND
APPLICATION AREAº in this section.

Tighten door hinge bolts (and nut) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
(a): 27 N
.m (2.7 kg-m, 19.5 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

Adjust door latch striker position by referring to ªFRONT DOOR
LOCK INSTALLATIONº section so that door is positioned correctly.

Adjust front door cushion so that door contacts body when closed.

After installation, open and close the door to check looseness.
Replace door open stopper pin when there is looseness.

When weatherstrip is hardened, water leak may develop.
In such case, replace it with new one.