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Clutch Start Switch

  1. Remove the snap pin and clevis pin connecting the clutch pedal and operating rod.
    Fig 1: Clevis Pin, Snap Pin, Push Rod, Lock Nut
    G11578916Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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) 

    Fig 2: Checking Clearance Between Clutch Pedal Stopper And Clutch Pedal
    G08548862Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    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.
      Fig 3: Checking Clutch Switch
      G05003714Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • 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) 

    Fig 4: Checking Clearance Between Clutch Start Switch And Clutch Pedal Plate
    G08548864Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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: 

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7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)