Front Door Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

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

When replacing door, coat replacement door inside with wax for proper anti-corrosion treatment. Refer to SEALANT APPLICATION AREAS .
Tighten front door hinge bolts, nuts and door open stopper bolt to specified torque referring to FRONT DOOR ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS .
Apply sealant to contact face "A" of hinge (1) and apply grease to rotating part "B" of hinge (1).
Specified sealant and grease.

"A": Sealant 99000-31110 (SUZUKI Bond No. 1215)

"B": Grease 99000-25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)

Fig 1: Identifying Sealant Application Areas
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When door open stopper (1) is installed, be careful make sure punch mark (2) comes to the top.
Door open stopper installing direction

Left side door: L punch mark is upward

Right side door: R punch mark is upward

Fig 2: Identifying Door Open Stopper
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Adjust door latch striker position referring to FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
After installation, open and close the door to check looseness.