Renault Clio: Filler neck: Removal - Refitting

D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or K9K or M4R

IMPORTANT

During this operation, be sure to:

• be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting the union.

IMPORTANT

Wear goggles with side protectors for this operation.

IMPORTANT

Wear latex gloves during the operation.

WARNING

To prevent impurities from entering the circuit, plugs must be fitted to the openings of all the fuel circuit components exposed to the open air.

WARNING

To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the areas on which fuel is likely to run.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Drain the tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel tank: Draining, 19C-8).
• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02, Lifting equipment).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the rear right-hand wheel,
  • the rear right-hand wheel arch liner.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the earth bolt (2) from the filler neck.

• Disconnect the anti-return pipe.
• Remove the filler pipe clip (1).

• Remove:
  • the filler neck bolts (3),
  • the filler neck.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Always replace the clips with new ones.
• Refit:
  • the filler neck,
  • the filler neck earth bolt
  • the filler neck bolts,
  • the new clip on the filler pipe.
• Torque tighten the filler neck earth bolt (21 Nm) (2).
• Fit the new filler pipe clip.
• Disconnect the anti-return pipe.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the rear right-hand wheel arch liner (see Rear wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the rear right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

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