Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Clutch System

Clutch cable

In this manual: Clutch System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
27steps
~162min
4/5difficulty
0102030405026.520N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 27

Components and Component Location

Components

[Kappa 1.0 MPI/FFV, Kappa 1.2 MPI]
1. Clutch pedal assembly 2. Clutch cable

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Loosen the clutch cable adjusting nut (A), then disconnect the clutch cable.
  3. Loosen the bolts (A) and remove the clutch cable bracket.

    Tightening torque: 19.6–26 N·m

  4. Loosen the bolt and remove the clutch cable bracket from the battery tray.

    Tightening torque: 7.8–11.8 N·m

  5. Remove the clutch cable bracket using a screwdriver.
  6. Remove the battery. G 1.0 MPI KAPPA (See Engine Electrical System - Battery) G 1.2 MPI KAPPA (See Engine Electrical System - Battery) F 1.0 KAPPA FFV (See Engine Electrical System - Battery)
  7. Remove the ECM. G 1.0 MPI KAPPA (See Engine Control/Fuel System - Engine Control Module (ECM)) G 1.2 MPI KAPPA (See Engine Control/Fuel System - Engine Control Module (ECM)) F 1.0 KAPPA FFV (See Engine Control/Fuel System - Engine Control Module (ECM))
  8. Loosen the clutch cable bracket nut.
  9. Remove the emergency pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Emergency Pad Lower Panel")
  10. Depress the clutch pedal, then remove the clutch cable (A).
  11. Loosen the nuts (A) and remove the clutch pedal.

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–14.7 N·m

Installation

  1. Tighten the clutch cable bracket nut.
  2. Tighten the nuts (A), then install the clutch cable and clutch pedal bracket.

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–14.7 N·m

  3. Install the clutch cable (A).
  4. Insert the cable damper into the clutch bracket hole.
  5. Install the clutch cable bracket.

    Tightening torque: 19.6–26 N·m

  6. Install the cable end onto the clutch release lever hook.
  7. Connect the cable end to the clutch release lever hook by lifting the clutch pedal in the direction (A).
  8. Tighten the adjusting nut (A) to the position (B).
  9. Depress the clutch pedal fully several times.
  10. Adjust the clutch pedal free play to the standard value.

    Standard free play: 25–35 mm (0.9843–1.378 in)

  11. Install the lower emergency panel. (Refer to Body - "Lower Emergency Panel")
  12. Install the ECM. G 1.0 MPI KAPPA (See Engine Control/Fuel System - Engine Control Module (ECM)) G 1.2 MPI KAPPA (See Engine Control/Fuel System - Engine Control Module (ECM)) F 1.0 KAPPA FFV (See Engine Control/Fuel System - Engine Control Module (ECM))
  13. Install the battery. G 1.0 MPI KAPPA (See Engine Electrical System - Battery) G 1.2 MPI KAPPA (See Engine Electrical System - Battery) F 1.0 KAPPA FFV (See Engine Electrical System - Battery)

Adjustment

  1. Tighten the adjusting nut (A) to the position (B).
  2. Depress the clutch pedal fully several times.
  3. Adjust the clutch pedal free play to the standard value.

    Standard free play: 25–35 mm (0.9843–1.378 in)

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