Renault Clio: Condenser: Removal - Refitting

AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL

Note:

Before removal, use DIALOGYS to check how the condenser is fitted and arranged.

There are 2 possibilities:

• the condenser and cooling radiator cannot be separated,
• the condenser and cooling radiator can be separated.

IMPORTANT

To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply the safety and cleanliness instructions and operation recommendations before carrying out any repair:

• (see 62A, Air conditioning, Air conditioning: Precautions for the repair, 62A-1),
• (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D, Mechanical introduction).

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Drain the refrigerant circuit using the refrigerant charging station (see 62A, Air conditioning, Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling, 62A-10).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection).

WITHOUT DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Remove the headlights (see Halogen headlight: Removal - Refitting) (80B, Headlights).

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Remove the headlights (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting) (80C, Xenon bulbs).

• Remove the front impact cross member (see Front impact cross member: Removal - Refitting) (41A, Front lower structure).

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• Remove the intercooler (see Intercooler: Removal - Refitting) (12B, Turbocharging).

• Remove air deflectors.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

1 - The condenser and the cooling radiator cannot be separated

• Remove the " cooling radiator - condenser " assembly (see Cooling radiator: Removal - Refitting) (19A, Cooling).

2 - The condenser and the cooling radiator can be separated

• Remove:
  • the bolts (1) from the connecting pipes on the dehydrator reservoir,
  • the connecting pipe bolt (2) from the condenser.
• Remove:
  • the connecting pipes on the dehydrator reservoir,
  • the connecting pipe on the condenser.

WARNING

In order to avoid any refrigerant leaks, do not damage (deform, twist, etc.) the pipe.

• Fit plugs into the openings.

WARNING

To prevent moisture from entering the system, place plugs on the cold loop components which are open to the air.

Note: Use blanking plugs for the fuel circuit with part no. 77 01 208 228 or 77 01 476 857 to plug any openings exposed to the open air. They must be clean. Do not use any which have already been used to plug a fuel circuit.

• Disconnect the pressure sensor connector (3).
• Remove:
  • the bolts (4) from the condenser,
  • the condenser.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

WARNING

Do not remove the blanking plugs from each component until the last moment.

Also, do not remove the components from their packaging until they are to be fitted to the vehicle.

• Clean the surface and seal of the pipe using ENGINE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products).

• Use a compressed air nozzle to blow on the surface and the seal of the connecting pipe.
• Lubricate the surface of the connecting pipe and the seal with air conditioning oil (see 62A, Air conditioning, Air conditioning: Parts and consumables for the repair, 62A-2).
• Remove the blanking plugs.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

1 - The condenser and the cooling radiator cannot be separated

• Refit the " cooling radiator - condenser " assembly (see Cooling radiator: Removal - Refitting) (19A, Cooling).

2 - The condenser and cooling radiator can be separated

• Refit:
  • the condenser,
  • the condenser bolts.
• Connect the pressure sensor connector.
• Fit:
  • the connecting pipes on the dehydrator reservoir,
  • the connecting pipe on the condenser.
• Refit:
  • the dehydrator reservoir connecting pipe bolts,
  • the connecting pipe bolt on the condenser.
• Tighten:
  • the dehydrator reservoir connecting pipe bolts,
  • the connecting pipe bolt on the condenser.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the air deflectors.

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• Refit the intercooler (see Intercooler: Removal - Refitting) (12B, Turbocharging).

• Remove the front impact cross member (see Front impact cross member: Removal - Refitting) (41A, Front lower structure).

WITHOUT DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Refit the headlights (see Halogen headlight: Removal - Refitting) (80B, Headlights).

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Refit the headlights (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting) (80C, Xenon bulbs).

• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).
• Fill up the refrigerant circuit using the refrigerant charging station (see 62A, Air conditioning, Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling, 62A-10).

Note: A summary table gives the quantities of refrigerant in the system according to the engine type (see 62A, Air conditioning, Air conditioning: Parts and consumables for the repair, 62A-2).

• Check that the air conditioning system is operating correctly (see 62A, Air conditioning, Air conditioning: Check, 62A-6).
• Check for leaks (see 62A, Air conditioning, Refrigerant circuit: Check, 62A-9).
• Refit:
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres).

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