Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual - part 504

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DOOR INSIDE HANDLE CHECK

M1423001500667

DOOR INSIDE HANDLE KNOB PLAY CHECK

1. Check that the door inside handle knob play meets the 

standard value.

Standard value (B): 
Front driver’s side: 10.0 

− 23.7 mm (0.39 − 0.93 inch) 

[Target value: 17.0 mm (0.67 inch)]
Except Front driver’s side: 5.0 

− 18.7 mm (0.2 − 0.74 

inch) [Target value: 12.0 mm (0.47 inch)]

2. Check the door inside handle and door latch assembly, and 

replace them if they are out of the standard value.

DOOR INSIDE HANDLE LOCK KNOB STROKE 
CHECK

1. Remove the door trim assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A 

− 

Door Trim 

P.52A-15

).

2. Check that the stroke of the door inside handle lock knob 

meets the standard value.

Standard value (B): 13.7 

− 15.0 mm (0.54 − 0.59 inch) 

[Target value: 14.7 mm (0.58 inch)]

AC605583

A

A

B

AC

Section A – A

AC605584

A

B

AC

A

Section A – A

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3. If it is outside the standard value, adjust the stroke of the 

inside handle lock knob by using the outer cable end, which 
connects the inside handle lock knob to the inside lock 
cable.

CONFIGURATION FUNCTION

M1429007800222

Using the ETACS system of scan tool MB991958, 
the following function can be programmed. The pro-
grammed information is held even when the battery 
is disconnected.

AC605585 AC

Clip

Outer cable end

Inside lock 

cable

Door inside handle

Adjustment 
item (scan tool 
MB991958 
M.U.T.-III 
display)

Adjustment item

Adjusting contents 
(scan tool MB991958 
display)

Adjusting contents

Auto door 
unlock by P 
position

Auto door unlock by 
P position function 
<Vehicles with 
TC-SST>

Disable

No function (default)

Always enabled

Always with function

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DOOR ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1423002200885

Post-installation Operation
• Door Fit Adjustment (Refer to 

P.42A-111

).

AC607387

8

9

2

1

6

5

3

4

7

AE

26 ± 6 N·m
19 ± 5 ft-lb

26 ± 6 N·m
19 ± 5 ft-lb

25 ± 4 N·m
19 ± 3 ft-lb

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 9 in-lb

<Front door>

5, 6

Front door assembly removal 
steps 

•

Cowl side trim (Refer to GROUP 
52A, Trim 

P.52A-11

.)

•

Bottom cover assembly 
<Passenger’s side> (Refer to 
GROUP 52A,  Glove Box  

P.52A-6

.)

1.

Wiring harness connector 
connection

2.

Door check connecting bolt

3.

Front door assembly

Front door hinge removal steps 

3.

Front door assembly

4.

Fender protector rear

5

Front door upper hinge

6.

Front door lower hinge
Striker removal steps 

>>A<<

7.

Striker
Damper removal 

8.

Damper
Door switch removal 

•

Center piller trim lower (Refer to 
GROUP 52A - Interior Trim 

P.52A-11

.)

9.

Door switch

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< STRIKER INSTALLATION

Align the center of the striker and latch within 

±1.5 mm (0.06 

inch), and install.

AC607388

7

5

2

3

1

6

8

AC

<Rear door>

26 ± 6 N·m
19 ± 5 ft-lb

26 ± 6 N·m
19 ± 5 ft-lb

25 ± 4 N·m
19 ± 3 ft-lb

18 ± 7 N·m
13 ± 5 ft-lb

18 ± 7 N·m
13 ± 5 ft-lb

20 ± 5 N·m
15 ± 3 ft-lb

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 9 in-lb

3

2

4, 5

4

Door assembly removal steps 

1.

Wiring harness connector 
connection

2.

Door check connecting bolt

3.

Door assembly
Rear door hinge removal steps 

•

Center pillar trim lower (Refer to 
GROUP 52A, Trim 

P.52A-11

.)

3.

Door assembly

4.

Rear door upper hinge

5.

Rear door lower hinge
Striker removal 

>>A<<

6.

Striker
Damper removal 

7.

Damper
Door switch removal steps 

8.

Door switch

Rear door hinge removal steps 

AC006126AC

Striker center

Striker

Latch center

Latch

+1.5 mm

(0.06 in)

-1.5 mm

(0.06 in)