Renault Clio: Hydraulic unit with ESP: Removal - Refitting

LEFT-HAND DRIVE

WARNING

Prepare for brake fluid outflow, to prevent damage to the mechanical parts and bodywork around the braking system.

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).
• Fit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the outflow of brake fluid.

F4R or K9K

• Remove:
  • the wiper arms (see Wiping arm: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 85A, Wiping - Washing),
  • the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 56A, Exterior equipment),
  • the scoop under the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 56A, Exterior equipment).

M4R

• Remove the intake distributor (see Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 12A, Fuel mixture).

• Remove the two soundproofing clips (1).
• Move the soundproofing aside to access the hydraulic unit.

K4J or K4M

• Remove the lifting eye (2).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

D4F or K4J or K4M or M4R

• Disconnect the hydraulic unit computer connector (3) by lifting the lug (4).
• Remove the brake pipe unions on the hydraulic unit.
• Loosen the nuts (5) mounting the hydraulic unit on its mounting.

F4R or K9K

• Disconnect the hydraulic unit computer connector (3) by lifting the lug (4).
• Remove the brake pipe unions on the hydraulic unit.
• Loosen the nuts (5) mounting the hydraulic unit on its mounting.

• Remove the hydraulic unit.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the hydraulic unit.
• Torque tighten the nuts mounting the hydraulic unit on its mounting (8 Nm).
• Refit the six brake pipe unions on the hydraulic unit.
• Torque tighten the brake pipe unions on the hydraulic assembly (14 Nm).
• Connect the hydraulic unit computer connector.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

K4J or K4M

• Refit the lifting eye.

F4R or K9K

• Refit:
  • the scoop under the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 56A, Exterior equipment),
  • the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 56A, Exterior equipment),
  • the wiper arms (see Wiping arm: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 85A, Wiping - Washing).

• Remove the pedal press tool on the brake pedal.
• Bleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General information, Braking circuit: Bleed, 30A-4).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

RIGHT-HAND DRIVE

WARNING

Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the surrounding components.

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).
• Position a pedal press on the brake pedal to limit the outflow of brake fluid.
• Remove:
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the air filter unit (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 12A, Fuel mixture).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Lift the lock at the bottom of the hydraulic unit computer connector (1).
• Disconnect the computer connector from the hydraulic unit.
• Remove:
  • the brake pipe unions (2) on the hydraulic unit,
  • the nuts (3) on the hydraulic unit support,
  • the hydraulic unit.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the hydraulic unit,
  • the nuts on the hydraulic unit support.
• Torque tighten the nuts on the hydraulic unit support (8 Nm).
• Finger tighten the brake pipe unions on the hydraulic unit.
• Torque tighten the brake pipe unions on the hydraulic assembly (14 Nm).
• Connect the computer connector on the hydraulic unit.
• Lower the hydraulic unit computer connector lock.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the air filter unit (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 12A, Fuel mixture),
  • the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove the pedal press from the brake pedal.
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Bleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General information, Braking circuit: Bleed, 30A-4).

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