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WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS 8D-27
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
INSPECTION
Refer to POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH INSPECTION of POWER
DOOR LOCK SYSTEM (IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS NOT EQUIPPED)
in this section.
KEY CYLINDER SWITCH (DRIVER SIDE)
INSPECTION
Refer to KEY CYLINDER SWITCH (DRIVER SIDE) INSPECTION
of POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM (IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS NOT
EQUIPPED) in this section.
POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
INSPECTION
Refer to POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR INSPECTION of
POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM (IF KEYLESS ENTRY IS NOT
EQUIPPED) in this section.
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8D-28 WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS
TRANSMITTER
REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY
If the transmitter becomes unreliable, replace the battery.
As the battery power is consumed, the operation distance will be
shorter.
1) Put the edge of a coin or a flat blade screw driver in the slot (1)
of the transmitter and pry it open.
2) Replace the battery (lithium disc-type CR2032 or equivalent) so
its terminal faces the ª+º mark of the transmitter.
CAUTION:
Use care not to allow grease or dirt to be attached on the
printed circuit board and the battery.
3) Close the transmitter firmly.
4) Make sure the door locks can be operated with the transmitter.
NOTE:
To prevent theft, be sure to break the transmitter before
discarding it.
Dispose of the used battery properly according to appli-
cable rules or regulations. Do not dispose of lithium bat-
teries with ordinary household trash.
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WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS 8D-29
CODE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
1) Confirm that IG switch is OFF position and all doors are closed.
2) Open driver side door and then turn the IG switch to ON position
within 10 seconds.
3) Turn the IG switch to OFF position within 10 seconds after it is
turned to ON position.
4) Push and release the door switch to turn OFF and ON at three
times by hand within 20 seconds after the IG switch is turned to
OFF position.
5) Within 10 seconds after the door switch is turned to ON, turn the
IG switch to ON position and then OFF position.
6) Push and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on transmitter
at the same time within 20 seconds after IG switch is turned to
OFF position. Hold the buttons for at least 5 seconds. During this
time, the driver side door should lock and unlock once.
7) Push LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on transmitter within 5 seconds
after Step 6), and then confirm that driver side door is locked and
unlocked once.
NOTE:
Two transmitter codes can be registered.
When a new transmitter is registered, the oldest one will
be cleared.
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Terminal
Operation
If mirror heater is not equipped
If mirror heater is equipped
8D-30 WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS
POWER DOOR MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM
INSPECTION
MIRROR SWITCH
1) Remove mirror switch from instrument panel.
2) Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
as shown below.
If check result is not as specified, replace mirror switch.
DOOR MIRROR ACTUATOR
1) Remove garnish from door.
2) Disconnect door mirror coupler.
3) Check that door mirror operates properly when battery voltage
is applied to connector terminals.
Connect battery positive and negative terminal to the door mirror
terminal shown below and check operation.
If it does not operate as specified in table below, replace door
mirror assembly.
VBlYVBlY
Up
Down
Left
Right
NOTE:
When installing door mirror to door, be careful not to pinch
harness between door and door mirror.
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DOOR MIRROR HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
INSPECTION
MIRROR HEATER SWITCH
1) Remove mirror heater switch from instrument panel.
2) Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
as shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace
switch.
MIRROR HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
1) Remove garnish from door.
2) Disconnect door mirror coupler.
3) Check for continuity between terminals ªaº and ºbº.
If not continuity, replace outside mirror.
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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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1. Screws 1. Door outside weatherstrip
2. Screw1. Door inside pull handle bracket
BODY SERVICE 9-3
REMOVAL
1) Remove inside handle bezel.
2) Remove door mirror bezel (if equipped).
3) Remove inside lock knob and door inside pull handle case fitting
screw.
3-1) Remove window regulator handle (if equipped).
To remove regulator handle, pull off snap ring by using a cloth
as shown below.
4) Remove door trim.
With inside handle bezel tilted as shown in figure, turn door trim
90 counterclockwise to remove it.
And disconnect power window switch lead wire at coupler (if
equipped).
5) Remove door inside pull handle bracket.
6) Remove door sealing cover.
7) Remove door outside weatherstrip.
Lower window all the way down. Then, use a tape-wrapped putty
knife (or screwdriver) to pry off weatherstrip.
CAUTION:
Use a tape-wrapped putty knife (or screwdriver) to pry off
weatherstrip. Use of an unwrapped tool will cause dam-
age to painting.
8) Remove glass attaching screws.
9) Take out door glass.
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1. Door trim
2. Inside handle
bezel7. Door hinge
8. Door open stop
9. Door sealing cover
10. Door center sash
11. Partition glass
12. Window regulator handle (if equipped) 1. Door glass
2. Weatherstrip (outside)
3. Glass run
4. Window regulator
5. Partition weather strip
6. Door trim
9-12 BODY SERVICE
REAR DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL
-1) Remove inside handle bezel.
-2) Remove inside lock knob and door inside pull handle case fit-
ting screw.
2-1) Window regulator handle (if equipped).
To remove regulator handle, pull off snap ring by using a cloth
as shown below.
3) Remove door trim with inside weatherstrip.
With inside handle bezel tilted as shown in figure, turn door trim
90 counterclockwise to remove it. And disconnect power win-
dow switch lead wire.
4) Remove door sealing cover.