2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Head light

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GRAND
VITARA
8B-4 LIGHTING SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS
NOTE:
Fuse name (ª º) in the table below is shown on the fuse box cover (Hard Top Model) or the junction box
(Canvas Top Model).
HEADLIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Only one light does not
light
Bulb blown

Headlight L or R fuse blown

Socket, wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Repair
Headlights do not light
Headlight L and R fuses blown

Lighting and dimmer switch faulty

Defective light relay

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuses to check for short
Replace switches
Replace light relay
Repair
Only one beam (ªHiº or
ªLoº) does not light
Bulb blown

Lighting or dimmer switch faultyReplace bulb
Replace switch
HEADLIGHTS WITH LEVELING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Both headlights do not
move
ªTURN / BACKº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªTRNº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)

Leveling switch faulty

Supply voltage too lowReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Recharge or replace battery
One of headlights (either
Right or Left) does not
move
Socket, wiring or grounding faulty

Actuator faulty

Vehicle body around headlight deformed

Headlight ass'y itself deformedRepair
Replace actuator
Repair body
Replace headlight ass'y
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Flash rate high or one side
only flashes
Incorrect bulb

One of light bulbs burnt out

Turn signal / hazard warning relay faulty

Open circuit or high resistance existing
Replace bulb
Replace
Replace relay
Repair
Oen circuit or high resistance existing
between turn signal / hazard warning
switch and lights on one side

Wiring or grounding faulty
Re air
Repair
No flashing
ªTURN / BACKº and / or ªHAZARDº fuse(s)
blown (Hard Top Model)
ªTRNº and / or ªHAZº fuse(s) blown
(Canvas Top Model)

Open circuit or high resistance existing
between battery and switch

Turn signal / hazard relay faulty

Combination switch or hazard switch faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse(s) to check for
short
Check bulb and check circuit
Replace relay
Replace switch
Repair
Flash rate low
Supply voltage too low

Turn signal / hazard relay faultyCheck charging system
Replace relay

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VITARA
Terminal
Wire ColorSwitch Position
Terminal
Switch Position
Wire Color
HEAD
OFFHI
PASS SMALL
8B-6 LIGHTING SYSTEM
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH (IN COMBINATION SWITCH)
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect combination switch lead wire coupler.
3) Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. If check result is not as specified, replace switch.
Lighting Switch
ELTH
WGR
OFF
SMALL
HEAD
Dimmer & Passing Switch
EDHLHUHF
W/BR/WRR/B
Passing (PASS)
Low Beam
High Beam (HI)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
For vehicle without air bag system, refer to Section 3C COMBINA-
TION SWITCH, and for vehicle with air bag system, refer to Section
3C1 CONTACT COIL AND COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove front grille.
3) Disconnect harness and couplers from headlight assembly.
4) Remove three bolts and pull headlight assembly off vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Make sure to follow HEADLIGHT AIMING WITH SCREEN and aim
headlight after installation.

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LH steering vehicle shown
X-X:Horizontal center line of headlight bulbs
A-A:Vertical center line of left headlight bulb
B-B:Vertical center line of right headlight bulb1. Screen
2. For right / left adjustment
3. For up / down adjustment
(for vehicle without leveling system)
4. For up / down adjustment
(for vehicle with leveling system)
5. Headlight leveling actuatorHOT
SPOT LH. HEADLIGHT RH. HEADLIGHT
LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-7
BULB REPLACEMENT
WARNING:
Don't touch when the bulb is hot.
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect harness from bulb.
3) Remove socket cover and bulb.
4) Replace bulb and install in reverse removal procedure.
HEADLIGHT AIMING WITH SCREEN
NOTE:

Unless otherwise obligated by local regulations, adjust
headlight aiming according to following procedure.

After replacing headlight, be sure to perform its aiming.

When inspecting and adjusting headlight with leveling sys-
tem, make sure to set the leveling switch to ª0º position with
IG switch ON.
Before adjustment, make sure the following.
a) Place vehicle on a flat surface in front of blank wall as below
ahead of headlight surface.
Clearance ªaº: 10 m (32.8 ft)
b) Adjust air pressure of all tires to a specified value respectively.
c) Bounce vehicle body up and down by hand to stabilize suspen-
sion.
d) Carry out one driver aboard.
Driver's weight: 75 kg (165 lb)
Adjustment
1) Check to see if hot spot (high intensity zone) of each main (low)
beam axis falls as illustrated.
Clearance ªHº: Approx. 130 mm (5.15 in.)
2) If headlight aiming is not set properly, align it to specification by
adjusting aiming screw and aiming gear.

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8B-8 LIGHTING SYSTEM
HEADLIGHTS WITH LEVELING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
LEVELING SWITCH
INSPECTION
To check the switch operation, substitute it with a new one. If proper
operation is obtained, it means the switch is defective.
Replace it with a new one.
LEVELING ACTUATOR
INSPECTION
All headlight system couples connected including leveling actuator
and switch, and at Ignition switch ON, listen to the leveling actuator
sound on both actuators according to the movement of the leveling
switch. If no sound is heard with the movement of the leveling
switch, replace headlight assembly.

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VITARA
LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-11
REAR FOG LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH
INSPECTION
Check for continuity between terminals at each switch position
shown below. Hold the switch button (ON or OFF) pushed in during
checking switch.
NOTE:
Rear fog light lights up only when headlights (low or high
beams) or front fog lights (if equipped) are ON.
Rear fog lights turns OFF automatically when headlights or
front lights are turned OFF.

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VITARA
Hole to hole distance
ªa ± gº : 276 mm (10.87 in.)
ªa ± kº : 1000 mm (39.37 in.)
ªb ± b'º : 1302 mm (51.26 in.)
ªb ± gº : 730 mm (28.74 in.)
ªc ± c'º : 668 mm (26.30 in.)
ªc ± eº : 414 mm (16.30 in.)
ªc ± gº : 406 mm (15.98 in.)
ªc ± jº : 1029 mm (40.51 in.)
ªc ± kº : 1000 mm (39.37 in.)
ªd ± d'º : 1302 mm (51.26 in.)
ªd ± eº : 189 mm (7.44 in.)
ªd ± c'º : 1016 mm (40.00 in.)
ªd ± gº : 672 mm (26.46 in.)
ªd ± kº : 968 mm (38.11 in.)
ªe ± e'º : 1456 mm (57.32 in.)ªf ± f'º : 1550 mm (61.02 in.)
ªf ± hº : 299 mm (11.77 in.)
ªf ± jº : 811 mm (31.93 in.)
ªg ± kº : 854 mm (33.62 in.)
ªh ± h'º : 1339 mm (52.72 in.)
ªh ± j'º : 1504 mm (59.21 in.)
ªh ± jº : 677 mm (26.65 in.)
ªh ± kº : 927 mm (36.50 in.)
ªi ± i'º : 1344 mm (52.91 in.)
ªi ± jº : 391 mm (15.39 in.)
ªi ± kº : 760 mm (29.92 in.)
ªj ± j'º : 1348 mm (53.07 in.)
ªj ± kº : 676 mm (26.61 in.)
ªl ± jº : 961 mm (37.83 in.)
ªl ± kº : 1018 mm (40.08 in.)
a. Front bumper installation clip hole
b (b'). Front bumper installation hole
c (c'). Headlight installation hole
d (d'). Headlight installation resin nut hole
e (e'). Headlight installation hole
f (f'). Front fender installation hole
g. Center member installation hole
h (h'). Fender installation reference hole
i (i'). Fender installation hole
j (j'). Fender installation reference hole
k. Garnish installation clip hole
l. Mounting installation hole
9-26 BODY SERVICE
BODY DIMENSIONS
4 door model, 2 door model

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VITARA
1. Spot light
2. Head lining
3. Sunvisor assemblies
4. Room light
5. Trim
6. Assist grips
1. Sliding roof motor
2. Mounting screw
1. Motor assy
2. Hole (body)
3. Hole (cam)
9-66 BODY SERVICE
SLIDING ROOF MOTOR / RELAY
REMOVAL
1) Remove head lining, refer to HEAD LINING REMOVAL in this
section.
2) Disconnect coupler and remove sliding roof motor assembly by
removing 3 screws.
CAUTION:
After removing sliding motor assembly, do not move
guide and link.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting following point.
Before installing, connect coupler and push the CLOSE side of the
slide switch.

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BODY SERVICE 9-73
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4. Assistant grip
5. Rear room light
6. Inner trim
1. Roof harness
2. Rear washer hose
3. Adhesive tape
Front 1. Room light
2. Sunshade assembly
3. Spot light
IWATA
CAMI
HEAD LINING
REMOVAL
1) Remove spot light and sliding roof switch (if equipped).
2) Remove sunshade assembly.
3) Remove room light and spacer.
4) Remove assistant grips.
5) Remove inner trims covering head lining and door opening trim.
6) Remove rear speaker cover (if equipped).
7) Disconnect rear washer hose and roof harness from body.
8) Remove head lining.
NOTE:
Adhesive double coated tape is used to attach rear part of
head lining. Detach head lining from roof after removing all
above parts.
INSTALLATION
1) Set roof harness and washer hose to head lining with tape.
2) Clean roof where adhesive tape of head lining will be attached.
3) Peel off release liner of adhesive tape on head lining and install
it to body.
4) Install assistant grips a, b, c and d in that order.