Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 914

1. Loosen the clutch pedal position switch locknut (A), and back off the clutch pedal position switch (B) 

until it no longer touches the clutch pedal (C). 

Fig. 4: Adjusting The Clutch Pedal 

2. Loosen the clutch push-rod locknut (D), and turn the push rod (E) in or out to get the specified height (F), 

stroke (G), free play (H) and disengagement height (I) at the clutch pedal. 

Clutch Pedal Stroke: 130-140 mm (5.12-5.51 in.)  

Clutch Pedal Free Play: 10-18 mm (0.39-0.71 in.) 

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Remove the driver's side floor mat before adjusting the clutch pedal.  

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The clutch is self-adjusting to compensate for wear.  

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If there is no clearance between the master cylinder piston and push rod, 
the release bearing will be held against the diaphragm spring, which can 
result in clutch slippage or other clutch problems.  

 

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Clutch Pedal Height: 191 mm (7.52 in.)  

Clutch Pedal Disengagement Height: 95 mm (3.74 in.)  

3. Tighten the clutch push-rod locknut (D).  

4. With the clutch pedal released, turn the clutch pedal position switch (B) in until it contacts the clutch 

pedal (C).  

5. Turn the clutch pedal position switch (B) in an additional 3/4 to 1 turn.  

6. Tighten the clutch pedal position switch locknut (A).  

7. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.  

8. Release the clutch pedal 9-12 mm (0.35-0.47 in.) from the fully depressed position, and hold it there. 

Adjust the position of the clutch interlock switch (K) so that the engine will start with the clutch pedal in 
this position.  

9. Tighten the clutch interlock switch locknut (J).  

CLUTCH PEDAL REPLACEMENT 

1. Disconnect the clutch pedal position switch connector (A) and clutch interlock switch connector (B). 

 

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Fig. 5: Disconnecting The Connectors 

2. Pry out the lock pin (C), and pull the pedal pin (D) out of the yoke.  

3. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (E) and clutch pedal mounting bolt (F).  

4. Remove the clutch pedal (A).  

5. Install the clutch pedal (A). 

 

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Fig. 6: Removing The Clutch Pedal 

6. Install the clutch pedal mounting bolt (B) and master cylinder mounting nuts (C).  

7. Apply grease to the pedal pin (D), and slide it into the yoke, then install a new lock pin (E).  

8. Connect the clutch pedal position switch connector (F) and clutch interlock switch connector (G).  

9. Adjust the clutch pedal, clutch pedal position switch, and clutch interlock switch (see CLUTCH 

PEDAL, CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH & CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH 
ADJUSTMENT ).  

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the brake fluid from the clutch master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.  

NOTE:

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid 
does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

 

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