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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Suzuki 🢒 2009 🢒 XL-7 FWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Front Side Door Check Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.


    Object Number: 1378580 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door lower speaker. Refer to Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement .
  3. Remove the check link bolts at the hinge pillar.

    4. Object Number: 1378581 Size: SH
  4. Remove the check link nuts from the door frame.
  5. Remove the check link from the door through the speaker opening.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1378581 Size: SH
  1. Install the check link to the door frame.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the nuts to the check link and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) .

    3. Object Number: 1378580 Size: SH
  3. Install the check link bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) .
  4. Install the front door lower speaker. Refer to Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement .
  5. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .