Removal and Installation

Front Door Lock Assembly Removal and Installation

Front Door Lock Components

Removal

1) Remove door trim and sealing cover referring to Step 1) to 7) of Front Door Glass Removal and Installation Front Door Glass Removal and Installation.

NOTE:
Perform this work with front door glass fully closed.

2) Remove lock (1) in direction of arrow "1" and then move door lock open rod (2) in direction of arrow "2" to remove it from outside door handle (3).
3) Disconnect door lock connector (4) from front door lock assembly (5).
4) Remove door lock screws (7).
5) Remove inside door handle (6) by moving it in directions of arrow "3" and "4".
6) Remove inside door handle wire clip (8).
7) Remove inside door handle and door lock assembly as a unit.





8) Remove door lock wires (1) from inside door handle (2) by pulling them in arrow direction to remove.






Installation

Reverse removal procedure noting the following points.

- Apply grease to sliding parts and rotation parts of door lock assembly.

Grease: 99000-25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)

- Tighten each screw to specified torque referring to Components Front Door Lock Components.
- Move door latch striker (2) up or down to align its center with the center of groove (3) on door lock assembly (1) as shown in figure.





- Move door latch striker (1) to adjust front door panel surface (2) flat with rear door panel surface (3) as shown in figure.

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