Renault Clio: Charge circuit: Specifications
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or K9K or M4R
ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS

Charge circuit: Function
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or K9K or M4R
OPERATION
These vehicles are fitted with a built-in regulator and an
instrument panel warning light which operates as follows:
- when the ignition is switched on, the warning light
comes on,
- the warning light goes out when the vehicle is started,
- if the warning light comes on while the engine is running,
it indicates a battery charge fault.
Charge circuit: Check
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or K9K or M4R
Check the current after 30 minutes of heating at a voltage of 13.5 V.





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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
D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
Remove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mi
SEE MORE:
To avoid all risk of sparks:
Ensure that any electrical consumers
(courtesy lights, etc.) are switched
off before disconnecting or reconnecting
the battery.
When charging, stop the charger
before connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
Do not place metal objects on the
battery t
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Place hose clamps (Ms. 583) on the heater matrix hoses at (1).
Remove:
the heater matrix hose clips,
the heater matrix hoses,
the centre console (see Centre console: Removal
- Refitting) (MR 393, 57A, Interior equipment).
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