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: Clutch cable


mismo42
12-15-2001, 12:52 AM
How hard is it to replace the clutch cable? Could someone explain the process real quick? I love having a "rare" car, but it sucks not having repair manuals available like other cars...

JimR
12-15-2001, 01:32 AM
http://www.se-r.net/transaxle_clutch/change_clutch_cable.html

With a clear view, you can see the path the cable takes from the clutch lever on the tranny case to the pedal. Replacement is not hard, but it can be a pain.

Working with the pedal side under the dashboard is mostly by feel because of the tight space. Make it a little easier on yourself and take out the driver's seat (four bolts and a wire connector will free it).

paNX2K&SE-R
12-15-2001, 04:08 AM
It depends. Do you have cruise? I'm speaking with b13 experience only so others may be different. If you have cruise (like in my NX) it is a bitch b/c the unit is in the way and you have to remove it. You need to get inside the fender liner to reach the nuts. You have to jack the car up and loosen and move the fender liner to access the nuts. After that the cable is a 15min operation. I didn't even remove the seat it didn't get in my way. On a car without cruise this is total cake.

Matt Ostlund
93NX
91SE-R DET

eric96ser
12-15-2001, 08:43 AM
What do you mean there aren't any manuals? You can get a FSM or a Haynes manual.

mismo42
12-15-2001, 11:54 AM
thanks guys! unfortunately I do have cruise :( I guess I'll get to it and do it myself.

NismoNx2000
12-17-2001, 11:03 AM
I have cruise control in my car, and my buddy Nismoser and i replaced the clutch cable without any problems really. Your gonna have to remove the battery, the battery tray, the fuse box next to the battery, and any resonators still connected to your air intake system, depending on ur setup. I have a cone intake directly fit to the maf, so i was able to get in there without having the little resonator in the way, and also the big airbox was outta there. Remove anything associated with the intake, you will need that room to get to the cable. I didnt have to jack my car up at all, we just worked under the hood and my boy nismoser did the work under the dash where the pedal is, *** im a bit to tall to fit under there. pull the old cable out as soon as you unclip it from the pedal and also unhook it front the clutch mechanism it mounts to underneatht the batter try which you would have removed. pull it out and install the new on in the same order, just reversed. Se-r net has a pretty good explanation of this, but you will see how its done as you go along. It took us first timers about an hour. Enjoy!