We remove the clutch pedal when a creak appears when the pedal is moved due to wear of the plastic bushings
Also removed when replacing the return spring
Removing the clutch pedal
Preparing the car for work. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
To do the job, you need tools: a 13 wrench, a TORX T40 wrench, screwdrivers.
Under the instrument panel in the passenger compartment, depress the latch and disconnect the wiring harness block from the clutch pedal travel start sensor.
We press the latch and disconnect the wiring harness block from the clutch pedal end travel sensor.
Prying on the retainer
Remove the rod end of the clutch release master cylinder from the pedal axis
We unscrew the two nuts securing the clutch pedal to the body on the right
Unscrew one nut on the left
Remove the clutch pedal
Turn the clutch start switch 90˚
Remove the sensor from the hole in the clutch pedal bracket.
We also remove the clutch pedal end travel sensor
Unscrew the clutch pedal axle nut, holding the axle from turning with a screwdriver
Remove the axle from the holes of the pedal and bracket
Remove the remote sleeve from the pedal
Remove the plastic bushings from the holes
Installing the clutch pedal
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
Lubricating the pedal axle.
Tighten the nuts securing the clutch pedal assembly plate to a torque (21 Nm).
Be sure to pull on the sensor rods to select the adjustment gap.
Clutch pedal travel sensors automatically adjust based on pedal position.
Install the sensors in their sockets (Fig. 13).
Turn the sensor a quarter of a turn clockwise.
Connect the clutch pedal sensor connectors.
Removing, adjusting and installing the clutch pedal travel sensor
Handle the clutch pedal travel sensor with care.
Stem movement is only allowed when adjusting dimension X (see fig. 14).
Disconnect the clutch pedal travel sensor connector.
Turn the clutch pedal travel sensor 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
Remove the clutch pedal travel sensor.
The clutch pedal travel sensor must be replaced if the stem has been separated from the sensor or if more than three changes of the X dimension were required for adjustment.
Measure the X dimension of the protrusion of the stem.
If the X dimension is less than 17mm, adjust it by gently pulling on the stem end.
The X dimension must be between 17 mm (min) and 18 mm (max).
Press the clutch pedal with your hand.
Install the clutch pedal travel sensor on the pedal assembly.
Lock the clutch pedal travel sensor by turning it 1/4 turn clockwise.
When returning the clutch pedal to its original position, support it with your hand.
The clutch pedal travel sensor adjusts automatically depending on the position of the pedal.
Clicking through fixed positions can be heard during automatic adjustment.
Connect the connector.
