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Front Side Door Adjustment

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WARNING: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.
Fig 1: Locating Door Lock Striker
G04844652Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Remove the door lock striker. Refer to FRONT SIDE DOOR LOCK STRIKER REPLACEMENT .
  2. For up, down, forward, or rearward adjustment, loosen the hinge to hinge pillar bolts.
  3. Move the door within the door opening to achieve the best alignment and operation.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Tighten all of the hinge fasteners that were loosened.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the hinge fasteners to 25 N.m (18 lb ft). 

  5. Install the striker to the approximate proper position.
  6. Adjust the door striker. Refer to FRONT SIDE DOOR LOCK STRIKER ADJUSTMENT .
  7. Inspect the door weatherstrips for proper fit.