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Clutch System

Clutch Switch

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
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
010203040503.93N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Specifications

Specifications

Item Specifications
Operating Voltage 12.5 V DC
Operating Force Initial position: 0.25 ± 0.15 N (0.025 ± 0.015 kgf, 0.056 ± 0.034 lbf)
Full position: 0.8 ± 0.2 N (0.08 ± 0.02 kgf, 0.579 ± 0.014 lbf·ft)
Operating Temperature -40°C to 80 °C

Description and Operation

Description

  • The ignition lock switch is installed on the clutch pedal.
  • The ignition lock switch operates when the clutch pedal is depressed.
  • If the clutch pedal is not depressed, the engine will not start.

Repair Procedures

Inspection

Component Inspection
  1. Remove the clutch switch and ignition lock switch.
  2. Turn the switch lever in the direction of the arrow to check the operating point (A).

Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the emergency pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Emergency Pad Lower Panel")
  3. Disconnect the connector of the clutch switch and ignition lock switch (A).
  4. Loosen the bolts (A) and remove the ignition lock switch and clutch switch.

    Tightening torque: 2.0–3.9 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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