Clutch System

Clutch Pedal

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
0102030405025.519N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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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

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

  2. Remove the airbag lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "Under Cover Panel")

  3. Remove the clutch master cylinder.

    (Refer to Clutch System - "Matser Clutch Cylinder").

  4. Disconnect the ignition and clutch switch connector (A).

  5. Remove the clutch pedal assembly (A) after loosening the mounting nuts (B).

    Tightening torque: 16.7–26 N·m

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

A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.