TSB-21-42A-009

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TSB-21-42A-009
SUBJECT:
UPDATES TO DOOR HANDLE - SERVICE
MANUAL REVISION
No:
TSB-21-42A-009
DATE:
October 2021
MODEL:
See Below
CIRCULATE TO:
[ ] GENERAL MANAGER
[ X ] PARTS MANAGER
[ X ] TECHNICIAN
[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR
[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER
[ X ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR
[ ] SALES MANAGER
PURPOSE
This TSB provides updated content for the Body section of the affected Service Manual, Door,
Door Handle and Latch Removal and Installation.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
D
2018, 2019, and 2020 Eclipse Cross
AFFECTED SERVICE MANUAL
D
2018, 2019, and 2020 Eclipse Cross Service Manuals, Group 42A-Body -> Door
Please replace the pages in the applicable Eclipse Cross Service Manual, Group 42A-Body
−> Door section as follows:
• 2018 Eclipse Cross Service Manual, Group 42A-Body -> Door -> Door Handle and Latch
Removal and Installation - Attached sheet 5 (2 pages)
• 2019 Eclipse Cross Service Manual, Group 42A-Body -> Door -> Door Handle and Latch
Removal and Installation Attached sheet 5 (2 pages)
• 2020 Eclipse Cross Service Manual, Group 42A-Body -> Door -> Door Handle and Latch
Removal and Installation - Attached sheet 8 (2 pages)
Copyright 2021, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
(5133)
The information contained in this bulletin is subject to change. For the latest version of this document, go to the Mitsubishi
Dealer Link, MEDIC, or the Mitsubishi Service Information website (www.mitsubishitechinfo.com).
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Attached sheet 5 (1/2)
42A-79
BODY
DOOR
DOOR HANDLE AND LATCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1423004602357
Pre-removal operation
x Door Trim Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A,
Door Trim P.52A-37).
x Door Waterproof Film, Door Speaker Bracket, Door
Working Hole Cover Front, Door Working Hole Cover
Rear Removal (Refer to P.42A-83).

Post-installation operation
x Door Inside Handle Play Check (Refer to P.42A-70).
x Door Outside Handle play Check (Refer to P.42A-69).
x Door Waterproof Film, Door speaker bracket, Door
Working Hole Cover Front, Door Working Hole Cover
Rear Installation (Refer to P.42A-83).
x Door Trim Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A,
Door Trim P.52A-37).

4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 N·m

in-lb

7
2

4
N
5
4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 N·m

13
7.5 ± 2.5 N·m
66 ± 22 ft-lb

in-lb

N
13
12
8
2
3
6

in-lb
N
9
10
11
1
14
25 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 2 ft-lb
4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 ft-lb


in-lb
ACH05412 AB
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TSB-21-42A-009
Attached sheet 5 (2/2)
42A-80
BODY
DOOR
6
1
ACH03063
ACH03062
ACH03616AD
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Door inside handle removal
Door inside handle
Door latch assembly removal
steps
Door outside handle cover
Door lock key cylinder (driver's
side) 
Door outside handle
Door outside handle gasket
Door outside handle base
<>
<>
7.
18.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
>>B<<
>>B<<
>>A<<
14.
Door latch assembly removal
steps (Continued)
Door latch and cable assembly
Door latch assembly
Door lock cover
Door inside lock cable
Door inside handle cable
Door outside handle rod
Clip
Door check removal steps
Door check

4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 in-lb
2
4
N
3
12
11
5
7
6

N
12
4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 in-lb
7.5 ± 2.5 N·m
66 ± 22 ft-lb

in-lb
N
8
1
13
9
10
25 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 2 ft-lb
4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 in-lb
ACH05220AB
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TSB-21-42A-009
Attached sheet 8 (1/2)
42A-81
BODY
DOOR
DOOR HANDLE AND LATCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1423004602357
Pre-removal operation
x Door Trim Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A,
Door Trim P.52A-40).
x Door Waterproof Film, Door Speaker Bracket, Door
Working Hole Cover Front, Door Working Hole Cover
Rear Removal (Refer to P.42A-85).

Post-installation operation
x Door Inside Handle Play Check (Refer to P.42A-71).
x Door Outside Handle play Check (Refer to P.42A-70).
x Door Waterproof Film, Door speaker bracket, Door
Working Hole Cover Front, Door Working Hole Cover
Rear Installation (Refer to P.42A-85).
x Door Trim Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A,
Door Trim P.52A-40).


in-lb
8
7

4
N
5
4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 N·m
6

13
7.5 ± 2.5 N·m
66 ± 22 ft-lb

in-lb

2
N
13
12

2
3
4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 N·m
in-lb

N
9
10
11
1
14
25 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 2 ft-lb
4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 ft-lb


in-lb
ACH05412 AB
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TSB-21-42A-009
Attached sheet 8 (2/2)
42A-82
BODY
DOOR
6
1
ACH03063
ACH03062
ACH03616AD
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Door inside handle removal
Door inside handle
Door latch assembly removal
steps
Door outside handle cover
Door lock key cylinder (driver's
side) 
Door outside handle
Door outside handle gasket
Door outside handle base
<>
<>
7.
18.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
>>B<<
>>B<<
>>A<<
14.
Door latch assembly removal
steps (Continued)
Door latch and cable assembly
Door latch assembly
Door lock cover
Door inside lock cable
Door inside handle cable
Door outside handle rod
Clip
Door check removal steps
Door check

4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 in-lb
2
4
N
3
12
11
5
7
6 
7.5 ± 2.5 N·m
N
12
4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 in-lb
66 ± 22 ft-lb

in-lb
N
8
1
13
9
10
25 ± 4 N·m
18 ± 2 ft-lb
4.0 ± 2.0 N·m
35 ± 17 in-lb
ACH05220AB