Renault Clio: Master cylinder - front right-hand calliper brake pipe: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Mechanical Component Controls / Master cylinder - front right-hand calliper brake pipe: Removal - Refitting

LEFT-HAND DRIVE, and WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK 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).
• Remove:
  • the engine cover,
  • the engine undertray,
  • the air filter unit air inlet pipe,
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the battery protective shield (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the air filter box (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 12A, Fuel mixture),
  • the air filter box outlet air pipe.

• Remove the clips (1) from the soundproofing.
• lift away the upper section of the soundproofing.
• Remove the front right-hand wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Loosen the brake pipe nut (2) on the master cylinder.

• Loosen the brake pipe nut (3) on the brake hose.

WARNING

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

• Unclip the brake pipe at (4).
• Remove the brake pipe.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the brake pipe.
• Screw on:
  • the brake pipe nut on the master cylinder,
  • the brake pipe nut on the brake hose.
• Tighten to torque:
  • the brake pipe nut on the master cylinder (17 Nm),
  • the brake pipe nut on the brake hose (14 Nm).
• Attach the brake pipe.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Bleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General information, Braking circuit: Bleed, 30A-4).
• Refit:
  • the front right-hand wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1),
  • the upper section of the soundproofing,
  • the soundproofing pad clips,
  • the air filter box air outlet pipe,
  • the air filter box (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 12A, Fuel mixture),
  • the battery protective shield (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery),
  • the air filter unit air inlet pipe,
  • the engine undertray,
  • the engine cover.

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