Back Door/Rear Gate Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki XL-7 and 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Reverse removal procedure to install back door/rear gate noting the following points:

Secure wiring harness (1).

Fig 1: Securing Wiring Harness
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Secure back door/rear gate sealing cover (1).
NOTE: Use adhesive (2) to seal sealing cover (1) to back door/rear gate.

Fig 2: Sealing Back Door/Rear Gate Sealing Cover
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Adjust back door/rear gate latch striker position by referring to BACK DOOR/REAR GATE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION so that back door/rear gate is positioned correctly.
Adjust back door/rear gate cushion so that back door/rear gate contacts body when closed.