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Clutch Switch: Service and Repair

Clutch Switch

REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
2) Disconnect the connector from clutch switch.
3) Remove the clutch switch.

INSTALLATION





1) Move the clevis pin of the push rod right and left and hold where it moves smoothly, then measure stroke of clutch pedal.
Specified clutch pedal full stroke:
A 130 - 135 mm (5.12 - 5.31 inch)
Tightening torque:
T: 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft. lbs.)

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

INSPECTION





1) If the clutch switch does not operate properly (or if it does not stop at the specified position), replace with a new one.
Specified position:
L 2+1 5/0 mm (0.079+0.059/0 inch)
2) Check the clutch switch continuity. If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
1) Disconnect the clutch switch connector.
Measure the resistance between 1 and 2 of clutch switch terminal.
Terminals/Specified resistance
When clutch pedal depressed: 1 - 2/Less than 1Ohms
Terminals/Specified resistance
When clutch pedal not depressed: 1 - 2/More than 1 M Ohms





Clutch switch (Starter interlock)





Clutch switch (With cruise control)

2) If not as specified, replace the clutch switch.