Kia Forte BD Quiz
Clutch System

Clutch Master Cylinder

In this manual: Clutch System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
17steps
~102min
4/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location

Components

[Gasoline 1.6]

1. Clutch Pedal Assembly
2. Clutch Pedal Lever
3. Ignition Switch and Clutch Switch		 4. Clutch Master Cylinder
5. Reservoir Hose
6. Clutch Tube

[Gasoline 2.0]

1. Clutch Pedal Assembly
2. Clutch Pedal Lever
3. Ignition Switch and Clutch Switch
4. Clutch Master Cylinder		 5. Reservoir Hose
6. Clutch Tube
7. Clutch Adjuster

[Diesel 1.6 / Gasoline 1.6 T-GDI]

1. Clutch Pedal Assembly
2. Clutch Pedal Lever
3. Ignition Switch and Clutch Switch
4. Clutch Master Cylinder		 5. Reservoir Hose
6. Clutch Tube
7. Clutch Adjuster

Repair Procedures

Removal

[Gasoline 1.6]

  1. Disconnect the push rod (A) from the clutch pedal.

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    G 1.6 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    G 1.6 MPI (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

  4. Remove the engine control module (ECM).

    G 1.6 MPI (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Engine Control Module"). (ECM)")

  5. Remove the lock pin (A), then remove the clutch tube (B).

  6. Disconnect the reservoir hose (C).

  7. Remove the master cylinder (A) by turning it clockwise.

[Gasoline 2.0 / Diesel 1.6 / Gasoline 1.6 T-GDI]

  1. Disconnect the push rod (A) from the clutch pedal.

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    G 2.0 MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

    D 1.6 TCI-NEW-U (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

    G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

  3. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    G 2.0 MPI (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

    D 1.6 TCI-NEW-U (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

    G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")

  4. Remove the engine control module (ECM).

    G 2.0 MPI (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Engine Control Module"). (ECM)")

    D 1.6 TCI-NEW-U (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Engine Control"). Module (ECU)")

    G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Engine Control"). Module (ECU)")

  5. Remove the fuel filter. [For vehicles with diesel engine]

    (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "Fuel Filter")

  6. Remove the lock pin (A), then remove the clutch adjuster (B).

  7. Disconnect the reservoir hose (C).

    [Gasoline 2.0]

    [Diesel 1.6 / Gasoline 1.6 T-GDI]

  8. Remove the master cylinder (A) by turning it clockwise.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  2. After installation, fill the reservoir with brake fluid and bleed air from the clutch release cylinder.

    (Refer to Concentric Slave Cylinder Assembly - "Adjustment") [Gasoline 1.6 / Diesel 1.6 / Gasoline 1.6 T-GDI]

    (Refer to Clutch Release Cylinder - "Adjustment") [Gasoline 2.0]

Test yourself

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