2002 Suzuki Vitara Service and Repair Manual

Standardizing on the 127-horsepower 2.0L DOHC four, the 2002 Vitara dropped the 1.6L along with the JS and JX trims. JLS models are rear-wheel drive and JLX models four-wheel drive, each available as a two-door soft-top convertible or four-door with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. One engine simplifies ordering, yet body and drivetrain still change many specifications, so this factory service and repair manual gives 2002 procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and maintenance schedules for every combination.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible
• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• JLS
• JLX

Known issues on the 2002 Vitara. No recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Vitara. Owners have filed seven complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system and the suspension. Fuel system, suspension and brake procedures in this manual cover the areas owners have reported.