Front Door Lock Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Reverse removal procedure noting the following points.

Apply grease to sliding parts and rotation parts of door lock assembly.
: Grease 99000-25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)
Tighten each screw to specified torque referring to FRONT DOOR LOCK COMPONENTS .
Move door latch striker (2) up or down to align its center with the center of groove (3) on door lock assembly (1) as shown in figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Latch Striker And Door Lock Assembly
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Move door latch striker (1) to adjust front door panel surface (2) flat with rear door panel surface (3) as shown in figure.
Tightening torque

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

Fig 2: Moving Door Latch Striker
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