Clutch Switch: Adjustment

Loosen the clutch switch mounting lock nut (Starter interlock).

Fig 1: Loosening Clutch Switch Mounting Lock Nut

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1. Lock nut
2. Clutch switch (Starter interlock)

Fully depress the clutch pedal.

Adjust the clutch pedal plate and clutch switch so that the gap between them is 3 - 3.5 mm (0.12 - 0.14 in).

Fig 2: Adjusting Clutch Pedal Plate

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1. Plate
2. Clutch switch (Starter interlock)
3. 3 - 3.5 mm (0.12 - 0.14 in)

Tighten the lock nut.

Tightening torque: 

8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)