Renault Clio: Coolant temperature sensor: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Engine And Peripherals / Cooling / Coolant temperature sensor: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the engine cover,
  • the air intake sleeve.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor connector (1).
• Unclip the retaining clip (2) on the coolant temperature sensor.
• Remove the coolant temperature sensor (3).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always replace the coolant temperature sensor O-ring.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the coolant temperature sensor.
• Secure the coolant temperature sensor with the retaining clip.
• Connect the coolant temperature sensor connector.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Fill the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling).
• Refit:
  • the air intake sleeve,
  • the engine cover.

K9K

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Remove:
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the engine cover.

• Remove:
  • the air filter inlet air pipe (1),
  • the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
  • the engine undertray.
• Drain the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling).
• Clean the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling).

• Disconnect the vacuum pipe (2) from the vacuum pump.
• Remove the clip (3) from the coolant hose using the (Mot. 1448) or (Mot. 1202-01) or (Mot. 1202-02).
• Disconnect the coolant hose.
• Unclip the coolant hose (4).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor connector (5).
• Remove:
  • the coolant temperature sensor retaining clip (6),
  • the coolant temperature sensor (7),
  • the coolant temperature sensor O-ring.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• The coolant temperature sensor O-ring must always be replaced.
• Connect the coolant temperature sensor connector.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the coolant temperature sensor,
  • the coolant temperature sensor retaining clip.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Connect the coolant hose.
• Fit the coolant hose clip using the (Mot. 1448) or (Mot. 1202-01) or (Mot. 1202-02).
• Clip the coolant hose.
• Connect the vacuum pipe to the vacuum pump.
• Refit:
  • the engine undertray,
  • the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
  • the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the air filter inlet air pipe,
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
• Perform the following operations:
  • fill the engine cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A- 16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling),
  • bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling).
• Refit the engine cover.

D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
• Remove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17) (80A, Battery).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor connector.
• Remove the coolant temperature sensor.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always replace the coolant temperature sensor O-ring.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the coolant temperature sensor O-ring,
  • the coolant temperature sensor.
• Connect the coolant temperature sensor connector.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).
• Fill the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).
• Bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling).

F4R

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove the engine undertray.
• Perform the following operations:
  • drain the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16),
  • flush out the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A- 16).

• Remove the air inlet duct (A) :
  • unclip it from the front end panel,
  • turn it and disconnect it.
• Disconnect the duct (B) :
  • air resonator side,
  • air filter unit side.
• Remove:
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Unclip the breather pipe from the gearbox.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor connector (1).
• Remove the coolant temperature sensor (2).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the coolant temperature sensor fitted with a new seal.
• Tighten to torque the coolant temperature sensor (33 N.m).
• Connect the coolant temperature sensor connector.

II - FINAL OPERATION

• Clip the breather pipe to the gearbox.
• Connect the duct (B) :
  • to air filter unit,
  • to the air resonator.
• Refit:
  • the air inlet duct (A),
  • the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Connect the battery ( (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Perform the following operations:
  • fill the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling),
  • bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling).
• Check that there are no leaks.
• Refit the engine undertray.

D4F, and 784 or 786

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the engine undertray,
  • the engine cover,
  • the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Throttle valve: Removal - Refitting, 12A-33).
• Drain the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor connector (1).
• Remove the coolant temperature sensor.
• Remove:
  • the coolant temperature sensor,
  • the coolant temperature sensor O-ring.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always replace the coolant temperature sensor O-ring.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the coolant temperature sensor O-ring,
  • the coolant temperature sensor.
• Torque tighten the coolant temperature sensor (23 N.m).
• Connect the coolant temperature sensor connector.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit:
  • the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Throttle valve: Removal - Refitting, 12A-33),
  • the engine cover.
• Connect the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Fill and bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16) (MR 392, 19A, Cooling).
• Refit the engine undertray.

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