Front Door Lock Assembly Removal And Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2003 Suzuki XL-7, and 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
To install front door lock, reverse removal procedure, noting the following.
- Door latch striker.
Move door latch striker (2) up or down so its center aligns with the center of groove "A" on the door, as shown.
NOTE: Striker should be moved vertically and placed level. Do not adjust door lock.Tightening torque
Door latch striker screw (a): 13 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
- Move door latch striker (1) sideways to adjust door (3) surface flush with body (2) surface, as shown.
In order to correctly obtain door latch striker position in the fore-and-aft direction, increase or decrease number of shims (5) inserted between body and striker to adjust it.
NOTE:
Apply oil or grease to striker joints periodically.
Front door latch striker position
"a": 10.9 - 12.9 mm (0.43-0.51 in.)
"b": 3.4 - 5.4 mm (0.13 - 0.21 in.)