Renault Clio: Ignition: Specifications

D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R

Coils: Removal - Refitting

D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• 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).

• Disconnect:
  • the four spark plug leads,
  • the connector (1) from the ignition coil.

WARNING

To disconnect the spark plug leads, never pull on the leads but by the extensions.

II - REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the ignition coil mounting bolts (2),
  • the ignition coil.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• When refitting spark plug leads, it is essential to apply a bead of FLUORINATED GREASE (PART NUMBER 82 00 168 855) with a diameter of 2 mm around the inner edge of the high-tension caps.

II - REFITTING PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the ignition coil,
  • the ignition coil mounting bolts.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Connect:
  • the four spark plug leads,
  • the ignition coil connector.
• Refit the air filter box (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

K4J or K4M

REMOVAL

OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect the coil connectors (1).
• Be sure to replace any damaged connectors.

• Remove:
  • the coil bolts (2),
  • the coils.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• On the ignition coils, apply a bead of FLUOSTAR 2L , 2 mm in diameter around the inner edge of the high-tension cap.
• If necessary, replace the coil O-rings.

II - REFITTING PART CONCERNED

• Part always to be replaced: coil bolts.
• Refit:
  • the coils,
  • the coil bolts.
• Torque tighten the coil bolts (14 N.m).
• Connect the coil connectors.

M4R

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
• Remove the inlet manifold (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, 12A- 45).

• Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (1).

II - REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the ignition coil mounting bolts (2),
  • the ignition coils.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Apply to the ignition coils a bead of FLUORINATED GREASE, PART NO. 82 00 168 855 with a diameter of 2mm around the inner edge of the high pressure cap.

II - REFITTING THE PART CONCERNED

• Put the ignition coils into position.
• Tighten to torque the ignition coil mounting bolts (7 Nm).

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Connect the ignition coil connectors.
• Refit the inlet manifold (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, 12A-45).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).

F4R

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect:
  • the ignition coil connectors (1),
  • the camshaft dephaser solenoid valve connector.

• Remove:
  • the ignition coil mounting bolts (2),
  • the ignition coils (B), (C) and (D),
  • the camshaft dephaser solenoid valve,
  • the ignition coil (A).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Apply to the four ignition coils a bead of fluorine grease (part no. 82 00 168 855) 2 mm in diameter around the inner edge of the high-tension cap.
• If necessary, replace the ignition coil O-rings.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the cylinder ignition coils (A), (B), (C),and (D),
  • the camshaft dephaser solenoid valve,
  • the ignition coil mounting bolts.
  • Torque tighten the ignition coil mounting bolts (15 Nm).
• Connect:
  • the ignition coil connectors,
  • the camshaft dephaser solenoid valve connector.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

D4F, and 784 or 786

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove the front engine cover.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect:
  • the ignition coil connector (1),
  • the spark plug lead high-tension caps from the ignition coil.

WARNING

To disconnect the spark plug leads, never pull on the leads but by the extensions.

• Remove:
  • the bolts (2) from the ignition coil,
  • the ignition coil.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• It is essential to apply a bead of FLUOSTAR 2L (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (MR 392, 04B, Consumables - Products) with a diameter of 2 mm to the inner edge of the high-tension caps on the spark plug and ignition coil side.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the ignition coil,
  • the ignition coil bolts.
• Torque tighten the ignition coil bolts (10 Nm).
• Check the spark plug leads and ignition coil leads match.
• Connect:
  • the spark plug lead high-tension caps to the ignition coil,
  • the ignition coil connector.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the engine cover.

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