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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2010OUTBACK SPORT F4-2.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMCLUTCH SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHC
Clutch Switch: Service and Repair
2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
Clutch Switch
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
3) Disconnect the connector of clutch switch.
4) Remove the clutch switches.
INSTALLATION
CLUTCH SWITCH
1) Move the clevis pin of push rod to left and right, retain it at the position where it moves smoothly, and measure the clutch pedal stroke.
2) If the clutch pedal stroke is out of specification, adjust the stroke.
3) Connect the clutch switch connector.
CLUTCH START SWITCH
1) Fully depress the clutch pedal and hold it.
2) Install the clutch pedal plate and clutch switch so that the gap between them is 3 - 3.5 mm (0.12 - 0.14 in), and then tighten the lock nut.
3) Connect the clutch switch connector.
4) Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal not depressed.
5) Make sure that engine starts with clutch pedal fully depressed.
INSPECTION
1) If the clutch switch does not operate properly (or if it does not stop at the specified position), replace it with a new part.
2) Check the clutch switch for continuity. If the resistance is not at the standard value, replace the switch.
1) Disconnect the clutch switch connector.
2) Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the switch.
^ Clutch switch
^ Clutch start switch
3) Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal not depressed. If the engine starts, adjust the clutch switch and check the clutch start circuit.
4) Make sure that engine starts with clutch pedal fully depressed. If the engine does not start, adjust the clutch switch and check the clutch start circuit.
ADJUSTMENT
1) Loosen the lock nut of clutch start switch.
2) Fully depress the clutch pedal and hold it.
3) Adjust the gap of the clutch pedal plate and the clutch switch to be 3 - 3.5 mm (0.12 - 0.14 in).
4) T1ghten the lock nut.
Tightening torque:
8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
3) Disconnect the connector of clutch switch.
4) Remove the clutch switches.
INSTALLATION
CLUTCH SWITCH
1) Move the clevis pin of push rod to left and right, retain it at the position where it moves smoothly, and measure the clutch pedal stroke.
2) If the clutch pedal stroke is out of specification, adjust the stroke.
3) Connect the clutch switch connector.
CLUTCH START SWITCH
1) Fully depress the clutch pedal and hold it.
2) Install the clutch pedal plate and clutch switch so that the gap between them is 3 - 3.5 mm (0.12 - 0.14 in), and then tighten the lock nut.
3) Connect the clutch switch connector.
4) Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal not depressed.
5) Make sure that engine starts with clutch pedal fully depressed.
INSPECTION
1) If the clutch switch does not operate properly (or if it does not stop at the specified position), replace it with a new part.
2) Check the clutch switch for continuity. If the resistance is not at the standard value, replace the switch.
1) Disconnect the clutch switch connector.
2) Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of the switch.
^ Clutch switch
^ Clutch start switch
3) Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal not depressed. If the engine starts, adjust the clutch switch and check the clutch start circuit.
4) Make sure that engine starts with clutch pedal fully depressed. If the engine does not start, adjust the clutch switch and check the clutch start circuit.
ADJUSTMENT
1) Loosen the lock nut of clutch start switch.
2) Fully depress the clutch pedal and hold it.
3) Adjust the gap of the clutch pedal plate and the clutch switch to be 3 - 3.5 mm (0.12 - 0.14 in).
4) T1ghten the lock nut.
Tightening torque:
8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.