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Change Car Clutch

Technical 8h00–12h00 ~800–1200£
Estimated time 8h00–12h00
Estimated labour cost ~800–1200£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Qashqai 2007-2013 8
  • 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K)
  • 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K)
  • 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K)
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (HR16DE)
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (HR16DE)
  • 1.6 dCi Diesel (R9M)
  • 2.0 dCi Diesel (M9R-832)
  • 2.0 Petrol (MR20DE)
Qashqai 2014-2023 6
  • 1.2 DiG-T Petrol (HRA2DDT)
  • 1.3 DIG-T Petrol (HR13DDT)
  • 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K-636)
  • 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K-872)
  • 1.6 dCi Diesel (R9M-410)
  • 1.6 DiG-T Petrol (MR16DDT)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Front-wheel drive 8h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) With area-view camera 12h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) Without area-view camera 10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 9h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 10h00

What is a Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai 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
Qashqai 2007-2013 2007-2013 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K), 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K), 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (HR16DE), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (HR16DE), 1.6 dCi Diesel (R9M), 2.0 dCi Diesel (M9R-832), 2.0 Petrol (MR20DE) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Qashqai 2014-2023 2014-2023 1.2 DiG-T Petrol (HRA2DDT), 1.3 DIG-T Petrol (HR13DDT), 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K-636), 1.5 dCi Diesel (K9K-872), 1.6 dCi Diesel (R9M-410), 1.6 DiG-T Petrol (MR16DDT), 1.7 dCi Diesel (R9N-401) Diesel, Petrol
Qashqai 2021-2025 2021-2025 1.3 DIG-T mHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (HR13DDT) 48V (MHEV), Petrol