YH4
GRAND
VITARA
BODY SERVICE
9-17
1. Stopper pin
1. Rags
2. Wooden piece
1. Upper hinge
mounting bolts
2. Lower hinge
mounting bolt
3. Door
4. Body
1. Front door hinge
2. Upper hinge nut (rear door)
3. Rear door hinge
BODY STRUCTURE
FRONT DOOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1) Remove front fender. Refer to “FRONT FENDER” in this section.
2) Disconnect door harness lead wires at each coupler.
3) Remove stopper pin.
4) Support door panel using a jack with a piece of wood placed be-
tween jack and panel, as shown.
5) Remove door assembly by loosening hinge mounting bolts.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install door assembly, noting follow-
ing point.
NOTE:
When replacing door, coat replacement door inside with wax
for proper anticorrosion treatment.
Refer to “UNDERCOATING / ANTI-CORROSION COMPOUND
APPLICATION AREA” in this section.
Tighten door hinge bolts (and nut) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
(a): 27 N
.
m (2.7 kg-m, 19.5 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N
.
m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
Adjust door latch striker position by referring to “FRONT DOOR
LOCK INSTALLATION” section so that door is positioned correctly.
Adjust front door cushion so that door contacts body when closed.
After installation, open and close the door to check looseness.
Replace door open stopper pin when there is looseness.
When weatherstrip is hardened, water leak may develop.
In such case, replace it with new one.
Summary of Contents for Grand Vitara 1998
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