Parts for your 2010 Toyota Blade-Clutch kit

2010 Toyota Blade — Is a clutch kit relevant?

Short answer: a clutch kit is not relevant or used on the 2010 Toyota Blade. Technical literature shows the Blade was sold with automatic-type transmissions only — a Super CVT‑i for the four‑cylinder model and a 6‑speed U660E automatic for the Blade Master’s 3.5‑litre V6 — so there’s no conventional manual clutch or clutch kit to service or replace.

That call is backed by factory documentation and parts listings. The Toyota New Car Features (NCF) manual for the E150-series Blade/Auris platform outlines the Super CVT‑i design, which uses a torque converter rather than a friction start clutch. The Aisin U660E automatic used with the 2GR‑FE V6 also relies on a hydraulic torque converter. The Toyota Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) for the E150-series Blade (MY2009–2012) lists CVT and 6‑speed automatic assemblies, but no manual gearbox or clutch assemblies for 2010 production. Period Toyota Japan sales catalogues for Blade likewise specify Super CVT‑i for the 2.4‑litre and a 6‑speed automatic for the V6, with no manual option.

Because there’s no manual gearbox in this model year, there’s no clutch pressure plate, friction disc, or release bearing — the typical bits bundled in a clutch kit. If the car’s experiencing take‑off shudder, flare, or harsh engagement, the cause won’t be a worn manual clutch. Instead, owners should look at transmission health and fluids:

• Super CVT‑i: Use the correct Toyota CVT fluid specified for the unit, many local workshops in Australia and New Zealand recommend fluid service between 60,000–100,000 km in severe use, even when the handbook suggests “lifetime”.
• U660E automatic: Requires Toyota ATF WS, condition and level matter for shift quality.
• Software updates and learned‑values resets can improve behaviour after servicing.

If a 2010 Blade doesn’t move as it should, a proper diagnostic with scan data (transmission temps, slip, and codes) beats guessing at a non‑existent clutch. The right fluid, correct fill procedure, and attention to cooling and mounts generally restore drivability without chasing manual‑clutch problems this model doesn’t have.

Popular questions

Does a 2010 Toyota Blade have a clutch kit?
No. The 2010 Blade was built with a Super CVT‑i (four‑cyl) or a 6‑speed U660E automatic (V6). Both use a torque converter, not a manual clutch. Factory sources (Toyota NCF and EPC for the E150‑series Blade) don’t list a manual transmission or clutch assembly for this year.

What transmission does my 2010 Blade use and which fluid should go in?
The four‑cylinder Blade runs Toyota’s Super CVT‑i and requires the specified Toyota CVT fluid for that unit. The Blade Master V6 uses the Aisin U660E 6‑speed auto and takes Toyota ATF WS. The build plate, VIN data, or a dealer parts lookup can confirm which variant yours is before servicing.

Can a manual conversion be done, and would it need a clutch kit?
Anything’s possible with fabrication, but there’s no factory “bolt‑in” manual for the 2010 Blade. A conversion would be complex and costly (ECU, pedal box, hydraulics, driveshafts, mounts, and compliance). If someone did proceed, a suitable clutch kit would be chosen to match the converted manual gearbox — but that’s outside normal servicing for this model.