Front Door: Service and Repair
FRONT DOOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFront Door Assembly Components:
Reference: Front Door Assembly Components
Removal
1. Remove front fender referring to Front Fender Removal and Installation.
2. Disconnect door harness lead wires at each coupler.
3. Remove door open stopper (1).
4. Support door panel (1) using a jack (2) with rags (3) and a piece of wood (4) placed between jack (2) and panel (1) as shown.
5. Remove door assembly (1) by loosening hinge mounting bolts (2).
Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install door assembly noting the following instructions.
^ When replacing door, coat replacement door inside with wax for proper anti-corrosion treatment. Refer to Sealant Application Areas.
^ Tighten front door hinge bolts, nuts and door open stopper bolt to specified torque referring to Front Door Assembly Components.
^ Apply sealant to contact face A of hinge (1) and apply grease to rotating part B of hinge (1).
Specified sealant and grease.
"A" : Sealant 99000 31110 (SUZUKI Bond No.1215)
"B" : Grease 99000 25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)
^ When door open stopper (1) is installed, be careful make sure punch mark (2) comes to the top.
Door open stopper installing direction
Left side door: L punch mark is upward
Right side door: R punch mark is upward
^ Adjust door latch striker position referring to Front Door Lock Assembly Removal and Installation.
^ After installation, open and close the door to check looseness.