M/T - Clutch Must Depressed Very Hard to Start Vehicle

30 06 01

Dec. 13, 2006

2002141

30 06 01 Dec. 13, 2006, Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 30 number 98-02 dated May 6, 1998.

Condition





Vehicle Information

Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch, Checking

Technical Background

Production Solution Service

CPP clearance modifications as of VIN 3B_WE201014.

Service

For this condition, perform the following:

^ Remove driver side floor mat.

^ Remove lower A-pillar trim.

^ Remove Carpet protector.





^ Pull driver's side footwell carpet back as shown (to expose sheet metal studs -arrows-).





^ Using the two body studs as a reference, mark, remove and discard a 60mm x 90mm piece of sound deadener in location shown.

^ Reglue remaining deadener to carpet.





^ Remove 2 body studs -arrows-.

^ Reinstall carpet.

^ Loosen CPP switch bracket.





^ Firmly press clutch pedal to floor.

^ Adjust microswitch bracket until distance between shoulder of switch and clutch pedal tab is 2mm to 3mm (metal plunger -arrow- is exposed 2mm to 3mm) and tighten bracket.

^ Depress clutch pedal 2 to 3 times and ensure adjustment of switch is maintained and switch is not broken.

Warranty

Information only

Required Parts and Tools

No Special Tools required.

No Special Parts required. Always see ETKA for the latest part(s) information.