Clutch Pedal Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important

Be careful not to damage VIN plate when removing or replacing upper trim panel.

1. Remove the screws located under upper trim panel on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
2. Disengage the clips at location by grasping edges of upper trim panel and lighting up.
3. Disengage the hook-and-loop attachments at rear of the upper trim panel by reaching under panel and lighting straight up.
4. Raise the upper trim panel enough to clear VIN plate.




Remove clutch pushrod retainer and remove pushrod from clutch pedal
6. If replacing the clutch pedal assembly:
• Remove the clutch pedal pivot shaft nut.
• Remove the clutch pedal assembly.
7. If replacing the pivot bushings:
• Remove the clutch pedal pivot shaft retainer
• Remove the clutch pedal.
• Remove the clutch pedal bushings.

Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the pivot bushings:
• Install the new bushings.
• Lubricate the inside diameter of bushings.
• Install the clutch pedal onto pivot and install the retainer.
2. If replacing the clutch pedal assembly:
• Install the pedal assembly.
• Install the pivot shaft nut and tighten.
Tighten

Tighten the clutch pedal pivot shaft attachment nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

3. Grease the clutch pedal pushrod pin and install pushrod onto pedal.
4. Install the pushrod retainer.





Important

Be sure upper trim panel is correctly seated on forward edge before installing upper trim panel.

Important

Be careful not to damage VIN plate when removing or replacing upper trim panel.

5. Ensure that the hook-and-loop attachments on upper trim panel are correctly aligned.
6. Position the upper trim panel on retainer assembly.
7. Align the tabs on sides of upper trim panel with openings in windshield garnish molding.
8. Align the clips and clip location.
9. Firmly snap in clips at clip locations.
10. Install the screws on underside of upperside of upper trim panel on passenger's side of vehicle.
Tighten

Tighten the I/P upper trim panel fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).