Removal and Installation

Front Door Lock Assembly Removal and Installation

Front Door Lock Assembly Components

Removal

1) Remove door trim and door sealing cover referring to step 1) to 6) of Front Door Glass Removal and Installation Front Door Glass Removal and Installation.
2) Raise window all the way up.
3) Remove door sash (1).






4) Remove key cylinder mounting bolt (1), and then remove key cylinder (2).






5) Disconnect door opening control rod (1) from outside handle.
6) Disconnect door lock motor lead wire at coupler (if equipped).
7) Remove door latch screws (2) and remove door lock assembly (3).






Installation

Reverse removal procedure to install front door lock assembly noting the following instructions.

- Apply grease to sliding parts of door latch assembly.

Grease: 99000-25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)

- Tighten door latch screws to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Door latch screw (a): 5.0 Nm (0.5 kgf-m, 4.0 lbf-ft)





- Move door latch striker (2) up or down so its center aligns with the center of groove "A" on the door lock assembly (1) as shown.
Striker should be moved vertically and placed level.
Do not adjust door lock (1).

Tightening torque
Door latch striker screw (a): 10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.5 lbf-ft)










- Move door latch striker (1) sideways to adjust door outer panel surface (2) flush with rear door outer panel or body outer panel surface (3) as shown.











- Install door trim referring to Front Door Glass Removal and Installation Front Door Glass Removal and Installation.