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Front Door Glass Removal And Installation: Removal

  1. Remove inside handle bezel (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Inside Handle Bezel
    G03266599Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Remove door mirror bezel (if equipped).
  3. Remove inside lock knob and door inside pull handle case fitting screw.
  4. Remove window regulator handle (if equipped). To remove regulator handle, pull off snap ring by using a cloth as shown in figure.
    Fig 2: Removing Window Regulator Handle
    G03266600Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Remove door trim.

    With inside handle bezel tilted as shown in the figure, turn door trim 90 degrees; counterclockwise to remove it. And disconnect power window switch lead wire at coupler (if equipped).

    Fig 3: Removing Door Trim
    G03266601Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove door inside pull handle bracket (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Door Inside Pull Handle Bracket
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  7. Remove door sealing cover.
  8. Remove door outside weather-strip (1).

    Lower window all the way down. Then, use a tape-wrapped putty knife (or screwdriver) to pry off weather-strip.

    CAUTION: Use a tape-wrapped putty knife (or screwdriver) to pry off weather-strip. Use of an unwrapped tool will cause damage to painting.
    Fig 5: Removing Door Outside Weather-Strip
    G03266603Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Remove glass attaching screws (1).
    Fig 6: Removing Glass Attaching Screws
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  10. Take out door glass.