RSX L4-2.0L (2005)
Clutch Switch: Adjustments
Clutch Pedal, Clutch Pedal Position Switch, and Clutch Interlock Switch Adjustment
NOTE:
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Check the clutch pedal position switch.
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Check the clutch interlock switch.
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Remove the driver's floor mat before adjusting the clutch pedal.
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The clutch is self-adjusting to compensate for wear.
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If there is no clearance between the master cylinder piston and pushrod, the release bearing will be held against the diaphragm spring, which can
result in clutch slippage or other clutch problems.
1. Loosen the clutch pedal position switch locknut (A), and back off the clutch pedal position switch (B) (or adjusting bolt) until it no longer touches
the clutch pedal (C).
2. Loosen the clutch pushrod locknut (D), and turn the pushrod (E) in or out to get the specified height (F) and stroke (G) at the clutch pedal.
Clutch Pedal Stroke: 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inch)
Clutch Pedal Height: 197 mm (7.76 inch)
3. Tighten the clutch pushrod locknut.
4. With the clutch pedal released, turn in the clutch pedal position switch until it contacts the clutch pedal.
5. Turn in the clutch pedal position switch an additional 3/4 to 1 turn.
6. Tighten the clutch pedal position switch locknut.
7. Loosen the clutch interlock switch locknut (H. and the clutch interlock switch (I).
8. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.
9. Release the clutch pedal 10 - 16 mm (0.39 - 0.63 inch) from the fully pressed position, and hold it there. Adjust the position of the clutch interlock
switch so the engine will start with the clutch pedal in this position.
10. Tighten the clutch interlock switch locknut.
