Clutch Switch: Service and Repair

Clutch Switch

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

INSTALLATION

CLUTCH SWITCH
1) Move the clevis pin of push rod to left and right, retain it at the position where it moves smoothly, and measure the clutch pedal stroke.





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

CLUTCH START SWITCH
1) Fully depress the clutch pedal and hold it.
2) Install so that gap (A) of the clutch pedal plate and clutch start switch is 2.9 mm (0.11 in), and tighten the lock nut.





3) Connect the connector to the clutch start switch.
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) If the clutch start switch does not operate properly (or it does not stop at the specified position), replace it with a new part.





2) Check the clutch switch for continuity. If the continuity is not at the standard value, replace the switch.
1) Disconnect the connector from clutch switch.
2) Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the switch.
^ Clutch switch








^ Clutch start switch








3) Connect the connector to the clutch switch.
3) Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal not depressed. If the engine starts, adjust the clutch switch and inspect the clutch start circuit.
4) Make sure that engine starts with clutch pedal fully depressed. If the engine does not start, adjust the clutch switch and inspect the clutch start circuit.

ADJUSTMENT
1) Loosen the lock nut of the clutch start switch.
2) Fully depress the clutch pedal and hold it.
3) Adjust the gap (A) of the clutch pedal plate and the clutch start switch to be 2.9 mm (0.11 in).





4) Tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque:
8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)