Renault Clio: Cooling radiator: Removal - Refitting

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

D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764, and STANDARD HEATING

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 air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the expansion bottle valve,
  • the engine undertray.
• Drain the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Flush the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Attach the cooling radiator to the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure).
  • the engine fuse box cover,
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101).
• Disconnect the fan unit connector.
• Unclip the wiring harness on the fan assembly.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Detach the cooling radiator from the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the cooling radiator,
  • the front end panel rubber pads.

Stripping the cooling radiator

• Remove the expansion bottle hose clamps using (Mot. 1448).
• Using the (Car. 1363), remove:
  • the radiator expansion bottle bottom hose,
  • the radiator expansion bottle top hose.
• Remove the radiator fan unit.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

Rebuilding the cooling radiator

• Refit:
  • the radiator fan unit,
  • the radiator expansion bottle top hose,
  • the radiator expansion bottle bottom hose,
• Refit the expansion bottle hose clamps using (Mot.1448).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the front end panel rubber pads,
  • the cooling radiator.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Connect the fan unit connector.
• Clip the wiring harness onto the fan assembly.
• Refit:
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101),
  • the engine fuse box cover,
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • 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).
• Refit:
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the engine undertray.
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).

D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764, and AIR CONDITIONING

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 air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the expansion bottle valve,
  • the engine undertray.
• Drain:
  • the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16),
  • the refrigerant circuit (see Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling) (MR 392, 62A, Air conditioning).
• Flush the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Attach the cooling radiator to the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the engine fuse box cover,
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101).
• Unclip the wiring harness of the pressure switch on the condenser.

• Remove:
  • the pressure switch from the condenser,
  • the air conditioning compressor clutch connector,
  • the mounting bolts (1) securing the air conditioning pipe unions to the condenser,
  • the fan assembly connector.
• Disconnect the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Insert plugs in the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Unclip the fan unit wiring harness.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Detach the cooling radiator from the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the cooling radiator,
  • the front end panel rubber pads.

Stripping the cooling radiator

• Remove:
  • the dehydration canister clamp bolts,
  • the dehydrator reservoir.
• Remove the expansion bottle hose clamps using (Mot. 1448).
• Using the (Car. 1363), remove:
  • the radiator expansion bottle bottom hose,
  • the radiator expansion bottle top hose.
• Remove the radiator fan unit.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

Rebuilding the cooling radiator

• Refit:
  • the radiator fan unit,
  • the radiator expansion bottle top hose,
  • the radiator expansion bottle bottom hose,
• Refit the expansion bottle hose clamps using (Mot.1448).
• Refit:
  • the dehydrator reservoir,
  • the dehydration canister clamp bolts.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the front end panel rubber pads,
  • the cooling radiator.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Clip the wiring harness onto the fan assembly.
• Remove the caps from the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Replace the seals on the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Refit:
  • the fan unit connector,
  • the air conditioning compressor clutch connector,
  • the pressure switch from the condenser,
  • the air conditioning pipe unions,
  • the air conditioning pipe union mounting bolts on the condenser.
• Torque tighten the air conditioning pipe union mounting bolts on the condenser (8 N.m).
• Clip the pressure switch wiring harness on the condenser.
• Refit:
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101),
  • the engine fuse box cover,
  • the battery cover,
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).
• Refill:
  • the refrigerant circuit (see Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling) (MR 392, 62A, Air conditioning),
  • the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Refit:
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the engine undertray.
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).

K4J or K4M, and STANDARD HEATING

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 fuse box cover,
  • 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 front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).
• Drain the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Flush the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Attach the cooling radiator to the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101),
  • the air resonator (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air resonator: Removal - Refitting, 12A-10).
• Disconnect the blower assembly connector.
• Unclip the fan unit wiring harness.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Detach the cooling radiator from the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the cooling radiator,
  • the front end panel rubber pads.

Stripping the radiator

• Using the (Mot. 1448), remove:
  • the radiator expansion bottle bottom hose clamps,
  • the radiator expansion bottle top hose clamp.
• Using the (Car. 1363), remove:
  • the expansion bottle bottom hose on the radiator,
  • the expansion bottle top hose on the radiator,
• Remove the radiator fan unit.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

Rebuilding the cooling radiator

• Refit:
  • the radiator fan unit,
  • the expansion bottle top hose on the radiator,
  • the expansion bottle bottom hose.
• Using the (Mot. 1448), refit:
  • the radiator expansion bottle top hose clamp.
  • the radiator expansion bottle bottom hose clamp.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the front end panel rubber pads,
  • the cooling radiator.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Connect the fan assembly connector.
• Clip the wiring harness onto the fan assembly.
• Refit:
  • the air resonator (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air resonator: Removal - Refitting, 12A-10),
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101),
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
  • the battery tray (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the engine fuse box cover,
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Fill the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Refit the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).

K4J or K4M, and AIR CONDITIONING

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 fuse box cover,
  • the battery tray (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the expansion bottle valve.
• Drain:
  • the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16),
  • the refrigerant circuit (see Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling) (MR 392, 62A, Air conditioning).
• Flush the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Attach the cooling radiator to the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101),
  • the air resonator (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air resonator: Removal - Refitting, 12A-10).
• Unclip the wiring harness of the pressure switch on the condenser.

• Remove:
  • the pressure switch from the condenser,
  • the air conditioning compressor clutch connector,
  • the mounting bolts (1) securing the air conditioning pipe unions to the condenser,
  • the fan assembly connector.
• Disconnect the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Insert plugs in the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Unclip the wiring harness on the fan assembly.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Detach the cooling radiator from the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the cooling radiator,
  • the front end panel rubber pads.

Stripping the radiator

• Using the (Mot. 1448), loosen:
  • the clamp of the bottom hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
  • the clamp of the top hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
• Using the (Car. 1363), remove:
  • the bottom hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
  • the top hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
• Remove:
  • the radiator fan assembly,
  • the dehydrator reservoir.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

Rebuilding the cooling radiator

• Refit:
  • the dehydrator reservoir,
  • the radiator fan unit
  • the top hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
  • the bottom hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the front end panel rubber pads,
  • the cooling radiator.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Clip the wiring harness onto the fan assembly.
• Remove the caps from the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Replace the seals on the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Refit:
  • the fan assembly connector,
  • the air conditioning compressor clutch connector,
  • the pressure switch from the condenser,
  • the air conditioning pipe unions,
  • the mounting bolts of the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Torque tighten the air conditioning pipe union mounting bolts on the condenser (8 N.m).
• Clip the pressure switch wiring harness on the condenser.
• Refit:
  • the air resonator (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air resonator: Removal - Refitting, 12A-10),
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101),
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
  • the battery tray (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the engine fuse box cover,
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Refill:
  • the refrigerant circuit (see Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling) (MR 392, 62A, Air conditioning),
  • the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Refit the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).

K9K, and AIR CONDITIONING

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 expansion bottle valve,
  • the engine undertray,
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).
• Drain the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Drain the refrigerant circuit (see Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling) (MR 392, 62A, Air conditioning).
• Flush the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Attach the cooling radiator to the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the intercooler (see 12B, Turbocharging, Intercooler: Removal - Refitting, 12B-21),
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101).
• Unclip the wiring harness of the pressure switch on the condenser.

• Remove:
  • the pressure switch from the condenser,
  • the air conditioning compressor clutch connector,
  • the mounting bolts (1) securing the air conditioning pipe unions to the condenser,
  • the fan assembly connector.
• Disconnect the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Insert plugs in the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Unclip the fan unit wiring harness.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Detach the cooling radiator from the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the cooling radiator,
  • the front end panel rubber pads.

Stripping the cooling radiator

• Remove:
  • the mounting bolts of the dehydration canister clamp,
  • the dehydrator reservoir.
• Using the (Mot. 1448), remove:
  • the clamp of the bottom hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
  • the clamp of the top hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
• Using the (Car. 1363), remove:
  • the bottom hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
  • the top hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
• Remove the radiator fan unit.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

Rebuilding the cooling radiator

• Refit:
  • the dehydrator reservoir,
  • the dehydration canister mounting bolts,
  • the radiator fan unit,
  • the top hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
  • the bottom hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator.
• Using the (Mot. 1448), refit:
  • the clamp of the top hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
  • the clamp of the bottom hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the rubber pads on the front end panel,
  • the cooling radiator.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Clip the wiring harness onto the fan assembly.
• Remove the plugs from the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Replace the seals on the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Refit:
  • the fan assembly connector,
  • the air conditioning compressor clutch connector,
  • the pressure switch from the condenser,
  • the air conditioning pipe unions,
  • the intercooler (see 12B, Turbocharging, Intercooler: Removal - Refitting, 12B-21),
  • the air conditioning pipe union mounting bolts on the condenser.
• Torque tighten the air conditioning pipe union mounting bolts on the condenser (8 N.m).
• Clip the pressure switch wiring harness on the condenser.
• Refit:
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101),
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure).
• Refill:
  • the refrigerant circuit (see Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling) (MR 392, 62A, Air conditioning),
  • the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Refit:
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).
  • the engine undertray,
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).

K9K, and STANDARD HEATING

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 expansion bottle valve,
  • the engine undertray,
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).
• Drain the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Flush the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Attach the cooling radiator to the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the intercooler (see 12B, Turbocharging, Intercooler: Removal - Refitting, 12B-21),
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101).
• Disconnect the fan unit connector.
• Unclip the wiring harness on the fan assembly.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Detach the cooling radiator from the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the cooling radiator,
  • the front end panel rubber pads.

Stripping the cooling radiator

• Using the (Mot. 1448), remove:
  • the clamp of the bottom hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
  • the clamp of the top hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
• Using the (Car. 1363), remove:
  • the bottom hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
  • the top hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator.
• Remove the fan assembly of the radiator.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

Rebuilding the cooling radiator

• Refit:
  • the radiator fan unit,
  • the top hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
  • the bottom hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator.
• Using the (Mot. 1448), refit:
  • the clamp of the top hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator,
  • the clamp of the bottom hose of the expansion bottle on the radiator.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the front end panel rubber pads,
  • the cooling radiator.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Connect the fan unit connector.
• Clip the wiring harness onto the fan assembly.
• Refit:
  • the expansion bottle (see 19A, Cooling, Expansion bottle: Removal - Refitting, 19A-101),
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the intercooler (see 12B, Turbocharging, Intercooler: Removal - Refitting, 12B-21).
• Fill the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Refit:
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the engine undertray.
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).

M4R

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 front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).
• Drain:
  • the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16),
  • the refrigerant circuit (see Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling) (MR 392, 62A, Air conditioning).

• Attach the radiator to the front end panel.

• Remove:

  • the front end panel air resonator (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air resonator: Removal - Refitting, 12A-10),

  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure).

• Remove the bolts (1) mounting the air conditioning pipe unions on the condenser.

• Disconnect:
  • the pressostat connector (2) on the condenser,
  • the radiator top hose, using the (Mot. 1448),
  • the fan unit connectors.
• Unclip:
  • the pressostat wiring harness from the condenser (3),
  • the wiring harness from the fan unit.
• Disconnect the air conditioning pipe unions.
• Insert protective plugs in the air conditioning pipe unions.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Detach the cooling radiator from the front end panel.
• Remove:
  • the cooling radiator,
  • the front end panel rubber pads.

Stripping the cooling radiator

• Remove:
  • the mounting bolts of the dehydration canister clamp,
  • the dehydrator reservoir.
• Remove the radiator fan unit.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

Rebuilding the cooling radiator

• Refit:
  • the dehydrator reservoir,
  • the dehydration canister mounting bolts,
  • the radiator fan unit.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the rubber pads on the front end panel,
  • the cooling radiator.

M4R

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Clip the harness onto the fan unit.
• Remove the plugs from the air conditioning pipe unions.
• The air conditioning pipe union seals must be replaced.
• Refit:
  • the fan assembly connector,
  • the air conditioning compressor clutch connector,
  • the pressure switch from the condenser,
  • the air conditioning pipe unions,
  • the bolts mounting the air conditioning pipe unions on the condenser,
  • the radiator hoses using the (Mot. 1448).
• Torque tighten the air conditioning pipe union mounting bolts on the condenser (8 N.m).
• Clip the pressostat wiring harness to the condenser.
• Refit:
  • the front end panel air resonator (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air resonator: Removal - Refitting, 12A-10),
  • the radiator mounting cross member (see Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).
  • the engine undertray,
• Refill:
  • the refrigerant circuit (see Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling) (MR 392, 62A, Air conditioning),
  • the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Bleed the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling system: Draining - Refilling, 19A-16).

F4R

IMPORTANT

The circuits are designed to be pressurised, so be careful at high temperatures (risk of serious burns).

Do not open the bleed screw(s) with the engine running.

WARNING

When carrying out a repair that requires a complete change, it is essential to flush the circuit with clean water, blast compressed air through the circuit to drive out the water, fill and bleed the circuit and then measure the effective protection.

The criteria to be met are:

• protection down to -25

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