Renault Clio: Fuel tank: Draining
K9K, and 750 or 752 or 764 or 766 or 768
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2319.jpg)
IMPORTANT
during this operation, it is essential to:
- beware of fuel splashes when disconnecting the
union,
- protect sensitive areas from fuel outflow.
IMPORTANT
Wear gloves during this operation.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for this operation.
I - OIL SERVICE
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2320.jpg)
- Remove:
- the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
- the front section of the front right-hand wheel arch
liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2321.jpg)
- Remove:
- the nuts (1) from the fuel filter guard,
- the fuel filter guard.
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2322.jpg)
- Disconnect the fuel inlet pipe (2) from the fuel filter.
- Make preparations for fuel outflow.
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2323.jpg)
- Connect the rubber pneumatic pump vacuum pipe
(3) onto the fuel supply pipe.
- Activate the pneumatic pump.
- Let the fuel flow out until it the flow is intermittent.
II - REFITTING
- Connect the fuel supply pipe to the fuel filter pipe.
- Refit the fuel filter guard.
- Torque tighten the fuel filter protector nuts (21
Nm).
- Refit:
- the front section of 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).
D4F or K4J or K4M or M4R
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2324.jpg)
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.
I - DRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION
- Disconnect the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
K4J or K4M or M4R - D4F, and 784
- Remove the front engine cover.
K4J
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2325.jpg)
- Disconnect the fuel supply union (1) from the injector
rail.
- Fit a " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).
K4M
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2326.jpg)
- Disconnect the fuel supply union (2) from the injector
rail.
- Fit a " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).
D4F
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2327.jpg)
- Disconnect the fuel supply union (3) from the injector
rail.
- Fit a " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).
M4R
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2328.jpg)
- Disconnect the fuel supply union (4) from the injector
rail.
- Fit a " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).
II - FUEL TANK DRAINING PROCEDURE
- Connect a pneumatic transfer pump for fuels to
the " T " union output.
- Drain the fuel tank.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
- Disconnect the pneumatic transfer pump for fuels.
- Remove the " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).
- Connect:
- fuel supply union ,
- the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
K4J or K4M or M4R - D4F, and 784
F4R
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2329.jpg)
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.
DRAINING
- Disconnect the battery (see ) (80A, Battery).
- Remove the front engine cover.
- Disconnect the fuel supply pipe union from the injector
rail.
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2330.jpg)
- Fit a " T " union (Mot. 1311-08) (1).
![Renault Clio. Fuel tank: Draining](images/books/2116/renault_clio_fuel_tank_draining_2331.jpg)
- Connect a pneumatic transfer pump for fuels on
the " T " union outlet.
- Drain the fuel tank.
REFITTING
- Disconnect the pneumatic transfer pump for fuels
from the " T " union outlet.
- Remove the " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).
- Connect:
- the fuel supply union on the injector rail,
- the battery (see ) (80A, Battery).
- Refit the engine cover.
READ NEXT:
K9K
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02, Lifting equipment).
Drain the fuel tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel t
K9K, and 772
IMPORTANT
During this operation, be sure to:
beware of fuel splashes when disconnecting the
union,
protect sensitive areas from fuel outflow.
IMPORTANT
Wear gloves during this opera
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M 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 operati
SEE MORE:
K9K, and 764 or 772
WARNING
Before starting work on the vehicle, make sure you
have:
a new blanking plug kit (part no. 77 01 476 857),
cleaning wipes (part no. 77 11 211 707),
cleaning product (part no. 77 11 224 188).
WARNING
Parts always to be replaced:
all the high-pressure pipes which ha
Adjusting the steering wheel height and depth
Pull lever 1 and place the steering
wheel in the required position; push the
lever beyond the point of resistance to
lock the steering wheel in place.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only
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