CLUTCH SYSTEM > Clutch Switch
INSTALLATION
1. CLUTCH SWITCH
1. Install the clutch switch.
2. Move the clevis pin of push rod to left and right, retain it at the position where it moves smoothly, and measure the clutch pedal stroke.
Clutch pedal full stroke A:
130 — 135 mm (5.12 — 5.31 in)
Tightening torque:
T: 8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

3. If the clutch pedal stroke is out of specification, adjust the stroke. Clutch Pedal > ADJUSTMENT">
4. Connect the clutch switch connector.
5. Thereafter, install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Knee airbag module
7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
2. CLUTCH START SWITCH
1. Remove the snap pin and clevis pin connecting the clutch pedal and operating rod.

(A) | Clevis pin |
(B) | Snap pin |
(C) | Push rod |
(D) | Lock nut |
2. Install the clutch start switch so that the clutch switch turns on when the clearance between clutch pedal stopper and clutch pedal is within the specification described below.
Clearance A:
6.3 — 8.6 mm (0.25 — 0.34 in)
Tightening torque:
8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

NOTE:
• Using a plate of the same thickness for the clearance facilitates the adjustment operation.
• Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a tester, check the position where the switch turns on.
Check the following figure for the terminal layout of the harness connector.

• When performing adjustment by the clearance between clutch start switch and clutch pedal plate, perform installation according to the following gap.
Clearance B:
8.6 — 9.0 mm (0.34 — 0.35 in)

3. Connect the clutch start switch connector.
4. Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal not depressed.
5. Make sure that engine starts with clutch pedal depressed.
6. Thereafter, install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Knee airbag module
7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
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