Suzuki Grand Vitara JB627. Manual - part 394

9F-4 Security and Locks: 

Keyless Entry System Operation Inspection

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NOTE
When preforming the this inspection, make sure to have any of the door once opened / closed after the 
ignition key has been removed from the ignition key cylinder.

 

1) Confirm that power door lock system operates normally, refer to “Power Door Lock System Operation Inspection”.
2) All doors are closed and unlocked.
3) Check the following operation:

a) Push “lock” button (1) on transmitter (2) or remote controller once, and check all doors lock and hazard waning 

lights flash once.

b) Push “unlock” button (3) on transmitter (2) or remote controller twice, and check all doors unlock and hazard 

waning lights flash twice and interior light turns on several seconds with the interior light switch in the middle 
position.

If malfunction is found, go to “Keyless Entry System Symptom Diagnosis (If Equipped)”.

Door Lock Function of Keyless Start System Symptom Diagnosis (If Equipped)

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Proceed to “Keyless Start System Symptom Diagnosis in Section 10E” in case that doors cannot be locked and 
unlocked by operating the request switch at the outside door handle.

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Security and Locks:  9F-5

Repair Instructions

Front Door Lock Assembly Components

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Front Door Lock Assembly Removal and 
Installation

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Removal

1) Remove door mirror trim (1), front door inner garnish 

(2) (3 door model only) and door trim screw cover 
(3).

2) Remove door trim (4) after removing door trim screw 

(5) and clips.

(a)

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(b)

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1. Front door latch assembly 

: Apply lithium grease 99000-25011 to sliding and rotating parts and spring if any.

4. Latch striker

7. Inside handle bezel

2. Outside handle assembly

: Apply lithium grease 99000-25011 to sliding part.

5. Shim

: 5.0 N

⋅m (0.5 kgf-m, 4.0 lb-ft)

3. Outside handle frame

: Apply lithium grease 99000-25011 to sliding part and spring.

6. Key cylinder

: 10 N

⋅m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.5 lb-ft)

[A]: 5 door model

[B]: 3 door model

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[B]

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9F-6 Security and Locks: 

3) Disconnect door illumination light lead wire and 

power window switch and mirror switch lead wire at 
coupler.

4) Remove door sealing cover (1).

5) Raise window all the way up.
6) Remove door sash (1).

7) Remove key cylinder mounting bolt (1), and then 

remove key cylinder (2).

8) Disconnect door opening control rod (1) from outside 

handle.

9) Disconnect door lock motor lead wire at coupler.

10) Remove door latch screws (2) and remove door lock 

assembly (3).

Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install front door lock 
assembly noting the following instructions.
• Apply grease to sliding parts of door latch assembly.

:  Grease 99000–25011 (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 lb-ft)

• 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 
lb-ft)

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3. Shaft

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(a)

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(a)

“A”

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Security and Locks:  9F-7

• 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.

Front Door Lock Assembly Inspection

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• Check that door open and closes smoothly and 

properly.

• Check that door stops in the secondary latched 

position properly (preventing door from opening 
freely) and that door closed completely in the fully 
latched position.

• Adjust door latch striker position, if necessary.

Power Door Lock Switch Inspection

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Check for continuity between terminals at each switch 
position. If check result is not as specified, replace 
switch.

[A]: Front door (5 door model)
[B]: Rear door (5 door model) or front door (3 door model)

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1. Power door lock switch

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