[Por_sha911]

My driver's side door opens, closes, and locks fine from the outside. Inside everything works BUT the lever has about 1" play before it starts to open the door. It feels like I'm pulling it out way too far before the door opens.
I tried adjusting the release rod between the latch release lever and the inside handle itself but I ran out of adjustment. I hate to take the door apart yet again but I'm thinking that I might end up with a time that I pull on the door lever and it doesn't release.
1) Is it possible that the release cable (#21 on pg 570-6 in Bentleys) has stretched?
2) If so, has anyone replaced one (and have suggestions)? Do I have to take out the glass to replace it?
TIA for any help.