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Change Car Clutch

Technical 3h30–9h00 ~350–900£
Estimated time 3h30–9h00
Estimated labour cost ~350–900£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Accent 1995-2000 2
  • 1.5i 12V Petrol (G4EK)
  • 1.5i 16V Petrol (G4FK)
Accent 1999-2005 7
  • 1.3 12V SOHC Petrol (G4EA)
  • 1.3 12V SOHC Petrol (G4EA)
  • 1.5 12V Petrol (G4EB)
  • 1.5 16V Petrol (G4EC)
  • 1.5 16V Petrol (G4FK)
  • 1.5 CRDi 12V Diesel (D3EA)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (G4ED)
Accent 2006-2011 3
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (G4EE)
  • 1.5 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FA)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (G4ED)
Accent 2011-2019 4
  • 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4FA)
  • 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC)
  • 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FC)
  • 1.6 TCi-UII Diesel (D4FB)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 3h30
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 5h00

What is a Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent 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.

4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Accent 1995-2000 1995-2000 1.5i 12V Petrol (G4EK), 1.5i 16V Petrol (G4FK) Petrol
Accent 1999-2005 1999-2005 1.3 12V SOHC Petrol (G4EA), 1.3 12V SOHC Petrol (G4EA), 1.5 12V Petrol (G4EB), 1.5 12V Petrol (G4EK), 1.5 16V Petrol (G4EC), 1.5 16V Petrol (G4FK), 1.5 CRDi 12V Diesel (D3EA), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4ED) Diesel, Petrol
Accent 2006-2011 2006-2011 1.4 16V Petrol (G4EE), 1.5 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FA), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4ED) Diesel, Petrol
Accent 2011-2019 2011-2019 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4FA), 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC), 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 TCi-UII Diesel (D4FB) Diesel, Petrol