Front Door Lock Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

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

Apply grease to sliding parts of door latch assembly.
: Grease 99000-25011 (SUZUKI Super Grease A)
Tighten door latch screws to specified torque.
Tightening torque

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

Fig 1: Identifying Door Latch Screws
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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 (1).

Tightening torque

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

Fig 2: Identifying Door Latch Striker Alignment
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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.

Fig 3: Identifying Door Latch Striker And Door Outer Panel Position
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Install door trim referring to FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .