Change Car Clutch Fiat Panda
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 6h00–10h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~600–1000£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Panda 1980-2003 12
Panda 2003-2012 10
Panda 2011-2025 13
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 7h00–9h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 8h00–9h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Front-wheel drive | 7h00 |
What is a Fiat Panda clutch?
The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.
When should you change the Fiat Panda clutch?
The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.
Is it difficult to change the Fiat Panda clutch kit?
Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda 1980-2003 | 1980-2003 | 1000 8V 4x4 Petrol (156A2100), 1000 8V IE Petrol (141C2000), 1000 8V IE Petrol (156A2246), 1000 8V Petrol (156A2000), 1000 8V Petrol (156A3000), 1100 8V IE Petrol (176B2000), 1100 8V Selecta IE Petrol (156C046), 1100 8V Young Petrol (187A1000), 1300D 8V Diesel (156A5000), 34 8V … | Diesel, Petrol |
| Panda 2003-2012 | 2003-2012 | 1.1 8V Petrol (187A1000), 1.2 8V Natural Power, -CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (169A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A1000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A5000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (188A8000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel… | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Panda 2011-2025 | 2011-2025 | 0.9 8V TwinAir 60 Petrol (312A6000), 0.9 8V TwinAir 65 Petrol (312A4000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Natural Power 85, -CNG CNG,Petrol (46337561), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 80 Petrol (312A5000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 85, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 90 Petrol (312A7000), 1.0 6… | 48V (MHEV), CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |