2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Interior

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HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-3
BODY VENTILATION
The body ventilation system of this vehicle has a fresh air intake located at the cowl top panel. When fresh air intake
control lever is at FRESH AIR position, ventilating air is drawn into the interior from the cowl center garnish and
drawn out from the ventilator outlet provided at each side body outer panel (both right and left side).
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
TroublePossible causeRemedy
Heater blower won't
work even when its
switch is ON.Blower fuse blown
Blower resistor faulty
Blower motor faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short.
Check resistor.
Replace motor.
Repair as necessary.
Incorrect temperature
output.Control cables broken or binding
Air damper broken
Air ducts clogged
Heater radiator leaking or clogged
Heater hoses leaking or cloggedCheck cables.
Repair damper.
Repair air ducts.
Replace radiator.
Replace hoses.
When mode control
switch is changed,
air outlet port is not
changed.Mode control switch faulty
Mode actuator faulty
Fuse blown
Wiring or grounding faulty
Air damper broken
Air ducts cloggedCheck and replace as necessary.
Check and replace as necessary.
Replace fuse to check for short.
Repair as necessary.
Repair damper.
Repair air ducts.

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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-9
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection

A large rattling noise is heard at
idle or sudden acceleration.
Loosen pulley mounting bolt.

Worn or broken bearings.
Retighten bolt.

Replace bearings.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM TENSION PULLEY
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection

Clattering noise is heard from
pulley.

Pulley cranks upon contact.
Worn or damaged bearings.

Cracked or loose bracket.
Replace bearings.

Replace or retighten bracket.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM EVAPORATOR
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection

Whistling sound is heard from
evaporator.
Depending on the combination of
the interior / exterior
temperatures, engine rpm and
refrigerant pressure, the
refrigerant flowing out of the
expansion valve may, under
certain conditions, make a
whistling sound.
At times, slightly decreasing
refrigerant volume may stop this
noise.

Inspect expansion valve and
replace if faulty.
ABNORMAL NOISE FROM BLOWER MOTOR
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection

Blower motor emits a chirping
sound in proportion to its speed of
rotation.

Fluttering noise or large droning
noise is heard from blower motor.
Worn or damaged motor brushes
or commutator.

Leaves or other debris
introduced from fresh air inlet to
blower motor.
Repair or replace blower motor.

Remove debris and make sure
that the screen at fresh air inlet is
intact.

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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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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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9-36 BODY SERVICE
Sealer is applied to the specific joints of a vehicle dur-
ing production. The sealer is intended to prevent dust
from entering the vehicle and serves also as an anti-
corrosion barrier. The sealer is applied to the door and
hood hem areas and between panels. Correct and re-
seal the originally sealed joints if damaged. Reseal
the attaching joints of a new replacement panel and
reseal the hem area of a replacement door or hood.
Use a quality sealer to seal the flanged joints, overlap
joints and seams. The sealer must have flexible char-
acteristics and paintability after it's applied to repair
areas.
For the sealer to fill open joints, use caulking material.
Select a sealer in conformance with the place and
purpose of a specific use. Observe the manufactur-
er's label-stand instructions when using the sealer.
In many cases, repaired places require color painting.
When this is required, follow the ordinary techniques
specified for the finish preparation, color painting and
undercoating build-up.
Rust proof wax, a penetrative compound, is applied
to the metal-to-metal surfaces (door and side sill in-
sides) where it is difficult to use ordinary undercoating
material for coating. Therefore, when selecting the
rust proof wax, it may be the penetrative type.
During the undercoating (vinyl coating) application,
care should be taken that sealer is not applied to the
engine-related parts and shock absorber mounting or
rotating parts. Following the under coating, make
sure that body drain holes are kept open.
he sequence of the application steps of the anti-corro-
sion materials are as follows:
1) Clean and prepare the metal surface.
2) Apply primer.
3) Apply sealer (all joints sealed originally).
4) Apply color in areas where color is required such
as hem flanges, exposed joints and under body
components.
5) Apply anticorrosion compound (penetrative wax).
6) Apply undercoating (rust proof material).
PAINT AND COATINGS
ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT
WARNING:
Standard shop practices, particularly eye
protection, should be followed during the per-
formance of the below-itemized operations to
avoid personal injury.
As rust proof treatment, steel sheets are given corro-
sion resistance on the interior and / or exterior.
These corrosion resistance steel sheet materials are
called one of two-side galvanized steel sheets.
It is for the sake of rust protection that these materials
are selected and given a variety of treatments as de-
scribed blow.
1) Steel sheets are treated with cathodic electroprim-
er which is excellent in corrosion resistance.
2) Rust proof wax coatings are applied to door and
side sill insides where moisture is liable to stay.
3) Vinyl coating is applied to body underside and
wheel housing inside.
4) Sealer is applied to door hem, engine compart-
ment steel sheet-to-steel sheet joint, and the like
portions to prevent water penetration and resulting
in rust occurrence.
In panel replacement or collision damage repair, leav-
ing the relevant area untreated as it is in any operation
which does disturb the above-mentioned rust proof
treatment will cause corrosion to that area. Therefore,
it is the essential function of any repair operation to
correctly recoat the related surfaces of the relevant
area.
All the metal panels are coated with metal condition-
ers and primer coating during vehicle production. Fol-
lowing the repair and / or replacement parts installa-
tion, every accessible bare metal surface should be
cleaned and coated with rust proof primer. Perform
this operation prior to the application of sealer and
rust proof wax coating.

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When the welding or heating operation causes the
original galvanization or other anticorrosive materials
to be burnt, the interior and under-body panel sur-
faces must be cleaned.
Removal of residues of the burning should be carried
out carefully when the relevant place has boxtype
construction or has shape which limits the access to
the interior surfaces. In general, the following method
can be used satisfactorily for the removal of those res-
idues.Scrape the accessible places. If a standard putty knife
or scraper does not fit to the elevant place, consider
to use a more flexible scraper to a place narrowly en-
closed by sheet metals.
A jet of compressed air can remove most residues,
and is effective to limited areas.
However, this type of operation absolutely requires
eye protection.
BODY SERVICE 9-37
The metal service replacement parts (or assemblies)
are coated with electro-deposition primer.
For the proper adhesion of a paint, the following finish
process (refinish steps) becomes necessary.
1) Use wax or grease-removing solvent to clean the
part.
2) Use a wet or dry sand-paper (No. 400) to polish the
panel lightly. Do not polish it forcibly to produce any
scratch. Clean the part again.
3) If factory-applied primer coating is cut through to
the bare metal, apply metal conditioner to the bare
metal exposed to open air. As for method of use of
the metal conditioner, follow directions on the con-
tainer.
4) Apply primer-surfacer to the part completely dry
before starting sand-paper polishing. As for drying
time, follow directions advised on the primer-sur-
facer container.
5) Use a wet or dry sand-paper (No. 400) and water
to polish the panel lightly.
6) Wash the part again.
7) Apply color, coating to the part.
8) Different paints demand different drying methods.
Hence, follow directions advised on the pertinent
paint container.9) When lacquer coating (quick-drying paint coat-
ing) is applied, dry coated surface and polish it
with compound.
In the case of the melamine or acrylic coating,
compound polishing can be omitted after drying.
10) If the case of lacquer coating, wax should not be
applied to coated surface until the surface has
dried completely (for approx. two months).
Before replacing exterior parts or assemblies, check
paint conditions of all the covered or hidden interior
surfaces. If any rust scale is found at these places,
proceed as follows:
1) Use a proper wire brush, adhesive or liquid rust re-
moving agent to remove rust. As for the method of
use, follow directions advised for respecitve mate-
rials.
2) If necessary, wash parts with detergent, rinse, and
dry them.
3) Before installing exterior body parts, apply anticor-
rosive compound to all cleaner surfaces of exterior
body parts. Also, apply anticorrosive compound to
inner surfaces of exterior body parts to be
installed.
METAL REPLACEMENT PARTS FINISHING

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9-72 BODY SERVICE
1. Front floor carpet
2. Luggage floor carpet
3. Dash panel insulation
1. Dash side trim
2. Front side sill scuffs
3. Center pillar inner lower trim
4. Rear side sill scuff5. Fastener
6. Side sill scuff
7. Rear quarter lower trim
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR TRIM
FLOOR CARPET
FRONT FLOOR CARPET
REMOVAL
1) Remove front seats and rear seat cushions.
2) Remove seat belt lower anchor bolt.
3) Remove dash side trims, front side sill scuffs (4 door model),
center pillar inner lower rims (4 door model), rear side sill scuffs
(4 door model), side sill scuffs (2 door model) and rear quarter
lower trim.
4) Remove parking brake lever cover, console box and console
box front extension.
5) Remove front floor carpet.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal sequence to install front floor carpet, noting fol-
lowing point.

When tightening seat belt anchor bolt, refer to Section 10A
ªFRONT SEAT BELTº for tightening torque.
LUGGAGE FLOOR CARPET
Luggage floor carpet is fixed to floor with clips.
REMOVAL
Detach clips, using care not to pull up carpet with force and break
clips. And remove inner trim.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal sequence to install luggage floor carpet.