Renault Clio: Clutch master cylinder: Removal - Refitting

LEFT-HAND DRIVE

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

K4J or K4M or K9K

• Remove:
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting),
  • the air filter box (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Fit a hose clamp on the connection between the brake fluid reservoir and the master cylinder.

JH3 or JR5

• Remove the bleed plug (1).
• Fasten the clip (2) to lock the clutch control pipe.
• Remove clip (3).
• Pull out the clutch control pipe one notch to free the bleed hole.

TL4

• Press on the clip (5) and pull the clutch control pipe.

Note: Expect some brake fluid to run out.

• Connect a transparent pipe between the bleed hole and an empty container placed under the bleed hole.
• Depress the clutch pedal with your hand (to drain the master cylinder and the clutch pipe).

• Uncouple the clutch pedal master cylinder ball joint (6) in the passenger compartment.
• Place a cloth under the master cylinder.

• Lift the master cylinder clip (7).
• Uncouple the pipe from the master cylinder.
• Disconnect the pipe (8) between the master cylinder and the brake fluid reservoir.
• Fit plugs to the openings.

• Remove the master cylinder by turning it one quarter of a turn clockwise (bayonet type mounting) using the (9) (Emb. 1596).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

• Check the condition of the seals.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the master cylinder by turning it one quarter of a turn anti-clockwise (bayonet type mounting) using tool (Emb. 1596).

Note: The master cylinder has a foolproofing device, it only fits in one position.

WARNING

Do not use the branching pipe as a support when fitting the master cylinder.

• Remove the plugs from the openings.
• Refit the pipe to the master cylinder.
• Press the master cylinder clip.
• Refit the pipe between the master cylinder and the brake fluid reservoir.

Note: Lubricate both ends of the supply pipe with brake fluid to facilitate fitting on the brake fluid reservoir take-off pipe.

• Refit the clutch pedal master cylinder ball joint in the passenger compartment.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Bleed the clutch control (see 37A, Mechanical component controls, Clutch circuit: Bleed, 37A-100).

K4J or K4M or K9K

• Refit:
  • the air filter box (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting),
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).

• Check that the clutch system is operating correctly.

RIGHT-HAND DRIVE

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

K4J or K4M or K9K

• Remove the air inlet duct.

• Remove the soundproofing clips (1).
• Move the soundproofing to one side to access the master cylinder.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Fit a hose clamp on the connection between the brake fluid reservoir and the master cylinder.

JH3 or JR5

• Remove the bleed plug (2).
• Fasten the clip (3) to lock the clutch control pipe.
• Remove clip (4).
• Pull out the clutch control pipe one notch to free the bleed hole.

TL4

• Press clip (5) and pull the clutch control pipe out one notch.

Note: Expect some brake fluid to run out.

• Connect a transparent pipe between the bleed hole and an empty container placed under the bleed hole.
• Depress the clutch pedal with your hand (to drain the master cylinder and the clutch pipe).

• Disconnect the master cylinder ball joint (6) from the clutch pedal in the passenger compartment.
• Place a cloth under the master cylinder.

• Lift up the master cylinder clip (7).
• Uncouple the pipe from the master cylinder.
• Disconnect the pipe (8) between the master cylinder and the brake fluid reservoir.
• Fit plugs into the openings.

• Remove the master cylinder by turning it one quarter of a turn clockwise (bayonet type mounting) using the (Emb. 1596 (9) ).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

• Check the condition of the seals.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the master cylinder by turning it one quarter of a turn anti-clockwise (bayonet type mounting) using the (Emb. 1596) (9).

Note: The master cylinder has a foolproofing device, it only fits in one position.

WARNING

Do not use the branching pipe as a support when fitting the master cylinder.

• Remove the plugs from the openings.
• Refit the pipe to the master cylinder.
• Press the master cylinder clip.
• Refit the pipe between the master cylinder and the brake fluid reservoir.

note: Lubricate both ends of the supply pipe with brake fluid to facilitate fitting on the brake fluid reservoir take-off pipe.

• Refit the clutch pedal master cylinder ball joint in the passenger compartment.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Bleed the clutch control (see 37A, Mechanical component controls, Clutch circuit: Bleed, 37A-100).
• Reposition the soundproofing.
• Refit the soundproofing clips.
• Check that the clutch system is operating correctly.

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