Kia Picanto: Clutch System / Clutch Release Cylinder
Repair procedures
[Kappa 1.0 T-GDI]
1. | Remove the engine room under cover.
G 1.0 T-GDI KAPPA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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2. | Drain the brake fluid through the bleed plug (A). 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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3. | Loosen the release cylinder bolts (A) and then clutch tube nut (B) after removing release cylinder assembly (C).
Tightening torque:
14.7 - 21.6 N·m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf·m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb·ft) |
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1. | Install in the reverse order of removal. Apply the specified grease to the push rod end. |
Specified grease: CASMOLY L9508
Quantity: 0.4 - 0.8 g |
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1. | Check the clutch release cylinder for fluid leakage. |
2. | Check the clutch release cylinder boot for damage. |
Clutch Release Cylinder Air Bleeding Procedure
Use the specified fluid. Avoid mixing different brands of fluid. |
1. | After disconnecting a cap from the clutch release cylinder air bleeder, insert a vinyl hose in the plug. |
2. | Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.
Specified fluid : SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4) |
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3. | Loosening the plug screw, press and release the clutch pedal about 10 times. |
4. | Tighten the plug (A) during the clutch pedal pressed. Afterwards, raise the pedal with a hand. |
5. | After
pressing the clutch pedal 3 times more, loosen the plug (A) and
re-tighten it with the pedal pressed. Raise it again, then.
Tightening torque:
6.8 - 9.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.0 kgf·m, 5.0 - 7.2 lb·ft) |
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6. | Repeat the step 4 two or three times. (until there is no bubble in the fluid)
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7. | Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid. |
Components and components location
Components
[Kappa 1.0 T-GDI]
1. Clutch pedal assembly 2. Ignition lock and clutch switch 3. Master cylinder 4. Clutch regulator 5. Clutch tube
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Components and components location
Components
[Kappa 1.0 MPI / FFV, Kappa 1.2 MPI]
1. Clutch disc assembly 2. Clutch cover assembly 3. Clutch release bearing 4. Clutch release lever assembl ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Temerature Control Actuator
Description and operation
Description
1. Heater unit includes mode control actuator and temperature control actuator.
2. Temperature
control actuator is located at the heater unit. It ...
If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof control lever located
on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or Engine
Star/Stop button is in ON position. ...