Clutch Switch: Service and Repair

Clutch Switch

REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
3) Disconnect the connector from the clutch switch.
4) Remove the clutch switches.

INSTALLATION

CLUTCH SWITCH
1) Install so that the gap between the clutch switch and clutch pedal stopper is 0 mm (0 in).
Tightening torque: 8 N-m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)





2) Measure the stroke of the clutch pedal.
Clutch pedal standard full stroke: A 130 - 135 mm (5.12 - 5.31 in)





3) If the clutch pedal stroke is out of specification, adjust the stroke.
4) Connect the clutch switch connector.

CLUTCH SWITCH (CLUTCH START)
1) Fully depress the clutch and hold it.
2) Set the clearance of clutch pedal plate and clutch switch to 3 - 3.5 mm (0.12 - 0.14 in) and tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque: 8 N-m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)





3) Connect the clutch switch connector.
4) Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal not depressed.
5) Make sure that engine starts with clutch pedal fully depressed.

INSPECTION
1) Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal not depressed. Inspect the adjustment of clutch switch and check the clutch start circuit when the engine starts.
2) Make sure that engine starts with clutch pedal fully depressed. Inspect the adjustment of clutch switch and check the clutch start circuit when the engine does not start.
3) Check the clutch switch for continuity. If the resistance is not at the standard value, replace the switch.
1) Disconnect the clutch switch connector.
2) Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the switch.
^ Clutch switch








^ Clutch switch (Clutch start)








ADJUSTMENT
1) Loosen the lock nut of clutch switch (clutch start).





2) Fully depress the clutch and hold it.
3) Adjust the gap of the clutch pedal plate and the clutch switch to be 3 - 3.5 mm (0.12 - 0.14 in).





4) Tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque: 8 N-m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)