Renault Clio: Hydraulic unit - master cylinder brake pipe: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Front Axle Components / Hydraulic unit - master cylinder brake pipe: Removal - Refitting

LEFT-HAND DRIVE

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Put the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
• Fit a pedal press on the brake pedal.

K4J or K4M or K9K

• Remove the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).

• Remove:
  • the front engine cover (if fitted to the vehicle),
  • the air filter unit (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting).

• Remove the soundproofing clips (1).
• Move the soundproofing to one side in order to see the pipes.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Loosen the hydraulic unit brake pipe unions (2).

• Loosen the master cylinder brake pipe unions (3).
• Remove the brake pipes between the hydraulic unit and master cylinder.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the brake pipes between the hydraulic unit and master cylinder.
• Tighten to torque:
  • the brake pipe unions on the hydraulic unit (14 Nm),
  • the brake pipe unions on the master cylinder (17 Nm).

II - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit:
  • the bulkhead soundproofing material,
  • the soundproofing clips,
  • the air filter unit (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting),
  • the engine cover (if fitted to the vehicle).

K4J or K4M or K9K

• Refit the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).

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

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