Renault Clio: Input shaft lip seal: Removal - Refitting
JH3 or JR5
- Replace the lip seal after opening the gearbox (see
Technical Note 3661A, gearbox JH - JR).
TL4

REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove:
- the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual
gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-12),
- the clutch thrust bearing (see 20A, Clutch, Clutch
thrust bearing: Removal - Refitting, 20A- 11).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Drill a hole in the seal, using a 2.5 mm drill bit.
WARNING
Do not scratch the shaft or mating face.

- Fit a bolt in seal (1).
- Extract the seal (1) using pliers.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED

- Fit a new seal with its protector using the (Bvi.1601).
- Remove the protector.
II - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit:
- the clutch thrust bearing (see 20A, Clutch, Clutch
thrust bearing: Removal - Refitting, 20A- 11).
- the gearbox (see 21A, Manual gearbox, Manual
gearbox: Removal - Refitting, 21A-12).
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JH3 or JR5
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 Batter
TL4
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove:
the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery),
the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery).
SEE MORE:
Locking/Unlocking the doors
from the outside
This is done using the RENAULT Card;
see the “RENAULT Card” information in
Section 1.
In certain cases, the RENAULT card
may not work:
if the RENAULT card battery is weak,
flat, etc.
if equipment operating on the same
frequency as th
LEFT-HAND DRIVE, and CLIMATE CONTROL
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the centre console (see Centre console:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 57A, Interior equipment).
Unclip the trim at (1) and (2) at the base of the dashboard.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
D
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