Door Outside Handle Play Check

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Check that the door outside handle assembly play meets the standard value.
Standard value (B) : 0.3 - 5.0 mm (0.01 - 0.2 inch) [Target value: 2.4 mm (0.09 inch)]
Check the door outside handle assembly and door latch assembly, and replace them if they are out of the standard value.

Fig 1: Checking Door Outside Handle Assembly And Door Latch Assembly
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.