Front Door Lock Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

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

• Apply grease to sliding parts of door latch assembly.

  : Grease 99000-25010 (SUZUKI Super Grease A) 

• Tighten door latch screws to specified torque.

Tightening torque 

Door latch screw (a): 5.0 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 4.0 lbf-ft) 

Fig 1: Door Latch Screw With Torque Specifications

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• 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.

Tightening torque 

Door latch striker screw (a): 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.5 lbf-ft) 

Fig 2: Aligning Door Latch Striker With Door Lock Assembly

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• 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.

  In order to correctly obtain door lock operation increase or decrease number of shims inserted between body and striker (1) to adjust it.

  Fig 3: Adjusting Door Outer Panel Surface Flush With Rear Door Outer Panel

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