Clutch Switch: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CLUTCH SWITCH (WITH CRUISE CONTROL)
1. Install the clutch switch and clutch pedal stopper so that the gap between them is 0 mm (0 in).
  1. Tightening torque: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
  Fig 1: Installing Clutch Switch & Clutch Pedal Stopper
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Measure stroke of clutch pedal.
  1. Specified clutch pedal full stroke: A 130 - 135 mm (5.12 - 5.31 in)
  Fig 2: Measuring Stroke Of Clutch Pedal
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
3. If the clutch pedal stroke is out of specification, adjust the stroke. Refer to ASSEMBLY .
4. Connect clutch switch connector.
CLUTCH SWITCH (STARTER INTERLOCK)
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Install the clutch pedal plate and clutch pedal so that the gap between them is 3 - 3.5 mm (0.12 - 0.14 in), and then tighten the lock nut.
  1. Tightening torque: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
    
    Fig 3: Installing Clutch Pedal Plate & Clutch Pedal
    Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
3. Connect the clutch switch connector.
4. Confirm that the engine does not start when the clutch pedal is released.
5. Confirm that the engine starts when the clutch pedal is fully depressed.