Renault Clio: Alternator: Removal - Refitting

K4J, and STANDARD HEATING - K4M, and STANDARD HEATING

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).

• Remove the air inlet duct.
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
• Remove:
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front left-hand wheel arch liner partially (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting),
  • the bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting),
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5).

• Disconnect the electrical connections from the alternator (1).
• Undo the strut mounting bolt on the cylinder block (2).
• Remove the strut mounting bolt on the alternator (3).
• Separate the mounting strut from the alternator.
• Remove the front right-hand air deflector.

II - REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the upper mounting bolt from the alternator.
• Undo the lower alternator mounting bolt.
• Remove the alternator with its lower mounting bolt through the front of the vehicle.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Push in the rings (1) to make fitting easier.

II - REFITTING PART CONCERNED

• Refit the alternator.
• Torque tighten the alternator mounting bolts (21 N.m).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Reconnect the alternator electrical connections.
• Refit:
• Refit the front right-hand air deflector,
  • the new accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
  • the bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front left-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting).
• Reconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
• Refit the air inlet duct.

D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764, and STANDARD HEATING

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 Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand deflector,
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5).

• Disconnect the alternator's electrical connections (1)

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the alternator mounting bolts,
  • the alternator.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Press in the rings (2) using pliers or a vice to make the fitting operation easier.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the alternator.
• Torque tighten the alternator mounting bolts (25 N.m).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Connect the alternator electrical connections.
• Refit:
  • the front right-hand deflector,
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764, and AIR CONDITIONING

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 Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand deflector,
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
  • the air conditioning compressor mounting bolts.
• Fit the air conditioning compressor on the radiator front cross member.

Note: Do not drain the air conditioning circuit.

• Disconnect the alternator's electrical connections (1).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the alternator mounting bolts,
  • the alternator.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Press in the rings using pliers or a vice to make the fitting operation easier.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the alternator.
• Torque tighten the alternator mounting bolts (25 N.m).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Connect the alternator electrical connections.
• Refit:
  • the air conditioning compressor (see Compressor: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 62A, Air conditioning),
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
  • the front right-hand deflector,
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

K4J or K4M, and AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).

• Remove the air inlet duct.
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
• Remove:
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front left-hand wheel arch liner partially (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting),
  • the bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting),
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5).

• Disconnect the electrical connections from the alternator (1).
• Undo the strut mounting bolt on the cylinder block (2).
• Remove the strut mounting bolt on the alternator (3).
• Separate the mounting strut from the alternator.
• Remove the front right-hand air deflector.

• Remove the air conditioning compressor mounting bolts.
• Fit the air conditioning compressor on the front radiator cross member.

Note: This operation does not require the air conditioning system to be drained.

II - REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the upper mounting bolt from the alternator.

• Undo the lower alternator mounting bolt.
• Remove the alternator with its lower mounting bolt through the front of the vehicle.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Push in the rings (1) to make fitting easier.

II - REFITTING PART CONCERNED

• Refit the alternator.
• Torque tighten the alternator mounting bolts (21 N.m).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Reconnect the alternator electrical connections.
• Refit the air conditioning compressor.
• Torque tighten the air conditioning compressor mounting bolts (21 N.m).
• Refit:
  • Refit the front right-hand air deflector,
  • the new accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
  • the bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front left-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting).
• Reconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
• Refit the air inlet duct.

K9K

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Remove the front engine cover.

• Remove the air filter inlet air pipe (1).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the front section of the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the headlights (see ) (MR 392, 80B, Headlights) or (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80C, Xenon bulbs),
  • the frontal impact cross member (see Front impact cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the intercooler (see 12B, Turbocharging, Intercooler: Removal - Refitting, 12B-21),
  • the front end panel (see Front end panel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 42A, Upper front structure),
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5).

• Remove the bolt (2) from the intercooler inlet and outlet pipes.

• Disconnect the connector (3) from the inlet air pressure sensor.
• Undo the clip (4) from the intercooler outlet air pipe.
• Remove:
  • the intercooler outlet air pipe,
  • the clips (5) from the intercooler inlet air pipe,
  • the nut (6) from the intercooler inlet air pipe,
  • the intercooler inlet air pipe.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect the alternator connector (7).
• Remove the nut (8) from the alternator positive terminal.
• Disconnect the alternator positive terminal wire.

• Remove the alternator upper bolt (9).
• Loosen the alternator lower bolt (10).
• Remove the alternator with its lower bolt.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Refit the rings (11) using pliers or a vice.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the alternator with its lower bolt.
• Screw in the alternator bolts, without tightening them.
• Torque tighten the alternator bolts (21 Nm).
• Connect the wire to the alternator positive terminal.
• Refit the alternator positive terminal nut.
• Connect the alternator connector.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the intercooler air inlet pipe,
  • the nut to the intercooler inlet air pipe,
  • the clips to the intercooler inlet air pipe,
  • the intercooler outlet air pipe.
• Torque tighten the intercooler outlet air pipe clip (5.5 Nm).
• Connect the inlet air pressure sensor connector.
• Remove:
  • the intercooler inlet and outlet pipe bolts,
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
  • the front end panel (see Front end panel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 42A, Upper front structure),
  • the frontal impact cross member (see Front impact cross member: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 41A, Front lower structure),
  • the intercooler (see 12B, Turbocharging, Intercooler: Removal - Refitting, 12B-21),
  • the headlights (see ) (MR 392, 80B, Headlights) or (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80C, Xenon bulbs),
  • the bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front section of the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Refit:
  • the air filter inlet air pipe,
  • the engine cover.

M4R

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
• Remove the engine cover.
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
• Remove:
  • the air resonator in the front end panel (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air resonator: Removal - Refitting, 12A-10),
  • the right-hand headlight ,
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5).

• Disconnect the alternator's electrical connections (1)

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the alternator mounting bolts (2).

• Remove the alternator using a screwdriver.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Push in the rings (3), using pliers or a vice to make the fitting operation easier.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the alternator.
• Tighten to torque the alternator mounting bolts (25 Nm).

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Connect the alternator electrical connections.
• Refit:
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
  • the right-hand headlight ,
  • the air resonator in the front end panel (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air resonator: Removal - Refitting, 12A-10).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
• Refit the engine cover.

F4R

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 Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the bolt (1) mounting the air conditioning pipe on the reinforcing bracket.
  • the bolt (2) mounting the reinforcing bracket on the injector holder plate,
  • the bolts (3) mounting the reinforcing bracket on the alternator,
  • the reinforcing bracket.

• Disconnect the alternator connector (4).
• Remove:
  • the wiring harness nut (5) on the alternator,
  • the lower mounting bolt (6) from the alternator,
  • the upper mounting bolt (7) from the alternator,
  • the alternator.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Refit the rings using pliers or a vice to facilitate fitting.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the alternator,
  • the alternator upper mounting bolt,
  • the alternator lower mounting bolt.
• Torque tighten the alternator mounting bolts (25 Nm).
• Refit the nut to the wiring harness (5) on the alternator.
• Connect the alternator connector (4).
• Refit:
  • the reinforcing bracket,
  • the bolt (3) mounting the reinforcing bracket on the alternator.
  • the bolt (2) mounting the reinforcing bracket on the injector holder plate,
  • the bolt (1) mounting the air conditioning pipe on the reinforcing bracket.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

D4F, and 784 or 786

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Disconnect the battery (see ) (80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • 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),
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5).

• Remove the bolt (1) from the turbocharger air outlet pipe on the inlet distributor.

• Separate the clip (2) of the turbocharger air outlet pipe.

Note: If the clip (3) is removed from the flexible heat shield (4), the latter must be replaced.

• Move aside the turbocharger air outlet pipe.

• Loosen the clip (5) on the intercooler intermediate pipe.
• Remove:
  • the intercooler (see 12B, Turbocharging, Intercooler: Removal - Refitting, 12B-21),
  • the front impact cross member (see Front impact cross member: Removal - Refitting) (41A, Front lower structure).

AIR CONDITIONING

• Disconnect the air conditioning compressor clutch connector.
• Detach the air conditioning pipe from the body between the compressor and expansion valve.
• Remove the air conditioning compressor bolts.
• Position the air conditioning compressor on the radiator mounting cross member.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect the alternator wiring connector (6).
• Remove:
  • the alternator wiring nut (7),
  • the alternator bolts,
  • the alternator.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Clean the alternator pulley V-grooves to remove any deposits.

• Press in the rings (8) using pliers or a vice to make the fitting operation easier.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the alternator,
  • the alternator bolts.
• Torque tighten the alternator bolts (25 N.m).
• Refit the alternator wiring nut.
• Connect the alternator wiring connector.

III - FINAL OPERATION

AIR CONDITIONING

• Refit:
  • the air conditioning compressor ,
  • the air conditioning compressor bolts.
• Torque tighten the air conditioning compressor bolts (25 N.m).
• Attach the air conditioning pipe to the body between the compressor and expansion valve.
• Connect the air conditioning compressor clutch connector.
• Refit:
  • the turbocharger air outlet pipe,
  • the clip of the turbocharger air outlet pipe,
  • the turbocharger air outlet pipe bolt on the inlet manifold,
  • the front impact cross member (see Front impact cross member: Removal - Refitting) (41A, Front lower structure),
  • the intercooler (see 12B, Turbocharging, Intercooler: Removal - Refitting, 12B-21),
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
  • 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).
• Connect the battery (see ) (80A, Battery).

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