2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Adjust

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VITARA
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.

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9-20 BODY SERVICE
1. Sealing cover
2. Adhesive
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install back door / rear gate noting
following points.

Secure wiring harness.

Secure back door / rear gate sealing cover.
NOTE:
Use adhesive to seal sealing cover to back door / rear gate.

Adjust back door / rear gate latch striker position by referring
ªBACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY INSTALLATIONº so that back
door / rear gate is positioned correctly.

Adjust back door / rear gate cushion so that back door / rear gate
contacts body when closed.

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BODY SERVICE 9-21
1. Hood lock
2. Hood lock bolts
3. Match marks
1. Hood cushion
HOOD
REMOVAL
1) Remove window washer hose from hood.
2) Remove four mounting bolts to detach hood.
ADJUSTMENT

Fore-and-aft and right-and-left adjustment.
Loosen four mounting bolts for adjustment.

Hood lock adjustment
When installing hood lock, bring bolt at intersection point of match
marks and move it in vertical direction for adjustment, if neces-
sary.
Tightening Torque
(a): 10 N
.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 lb-ft)

Vertical adjustment
If only one side (right or left) of hood is not level with front fender,
make it level by tightening or loosening hood cushion.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install hood.
INSPECTION
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.

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1. Side body
2. Fender
3. Pad
1. Side body
2. Pad
3. Knife
9-22 BODY SERVICE
1. Front fender
2. Front fender lining
3. Fender attaching bolts
4. Fender lining attaching screws
FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL
1) Remove front bumper.
2) Remove fender splush guard (H25 engine).
3) Remove front fender lining.
4) Remove front fender.
INSTALLATION
1) Remove pad from side body and (or) fender, using care not to
damage painted surface.
2) Attach new pad cutting appropriately size temporarily and adjust
height with a knife so that fender becomes flush with side body.
3) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
NOTE:
If paint on fender bolt is peeled off, be sure to apply paint
again.

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1. (a)
1. (a)
1
11
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
1. Bolt
BODY SERVICE 9-33
INSTRUMENTATION AND DRIVER INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING:
See WARNING at the beginning of this section.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system. Refer to ªDisabling Air Bag Systemº in
Section 10B.
3) Remove console box.
4) Remove glove box and column hole cover.
5) Disconnect wires and cables from heater unit and blower motor
assembly.
6) Remove steering column assembly. Refer to Section 3C1.
7) Disconnect speedometer connector and remove speedometer
assembly. If equipped with air bag, disconnect wire coupler at
SDM and air bag ground terminal for air bag.
8) Remove engine hood opener.
9) Disconnect couplers which need to be disconnected for removal
for instrument panel.
10) Remove instrument panel mounting screws.
11) Remove instrument panel mounting bolt.
12) Remove instrument panel.
CAUTION:
For vehicle with Air Bag, instrument panel could not be re-
moved with SDM coupler connected and ground terminal
installed.
Use care not to damage Air Bag harness.
INSTALLATION
1) Install instrument panel by reversing removal procedure, noting
the following items.

When installing each part, be careful not to catch any cable or
wiring harness.

When installing steering column assembly, refer to ªAIR BAG
STEERING COLUMN INSTALLATIONº in Section 3C1.
2) Adjust control cables. (Refer to Section 1A ªHEATER CON-
TROL CABLESº.)
3) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªEnabling Air Bag Systemº in
Section 10B.

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1. Seat cushion
2. Seat back
3. Reclining assy (RH side)
4. Reclining assy (LH side)
5. Seat adjuster (RH outside)
6. Seat adjuster (RH inside)
7. Seat adjuster (LH outside)
8. Seat adjuster (LH inside)
Tightening Torque
(a): 35 N
.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
1. Cover
2. Coupler(b)
9-34 BODY SERVICE
SEAT
FRONT SEAT
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect lead wire(s) at coupler (if equipped). Remove four
mounting bolts fixing front seat to seat rail to remove front seat.
2) Disassemble and repair seat as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install front seat.
Torque to specifications, as shown.
Tightening Torque
(a): 35 N
.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft)

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9-60 BODY SERVICE
1. Door latch
2. Door latch striker
3. Shaft
1. Door latch striker
2. Body
3. Door4. Front side
5. Shim
INSTALLATION
To install front door lock, reverse removal procedure, noting follow-
ing.

Door latch striker.
Move door latch striker up or down so its center aligns with the
center of groove ªAº on the door, as shown.
NOTE:
Striker should be moved vertically and placed level. Do not
adjust door lock.
Tightening Torque
(a): 13 N
.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)

Move door latch striker sideways to adjust door surface flush with
body surface, as shown.
In order to correctly obtain door latch striker position in the fore-
and-aft direction, increase or decrease number of shims inserted
between body and striker to adjust it.
Dimension ªaº: 10.9 ± 12.9 mm (0.43 ± 0.5 in.)
ªbº: 3.4 ± 5.4 mm (0.13 ± 0.21 in.)
NOTE:
Apply oil or grease to striker joints periodically.