Renault Clio: Exhaust fuel injector cooler: Removal - Refitting
K9K, and 772

REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02, Lifting equipment).
- Apply the discharge procedure for the exhaust injector fuel supply
system (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust fuel injector: Removal - Refitting,
19B-66).
- Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
- Remove:
- the engine cover,
- the engine undertray,
- the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery),
- the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery),
- the diesel injector from the catalytic pre-converter (see 19B,
Exhaust, Exhaust fuel injector: Removal - Refitting, 19B-66).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Place a (Ms. 583) or a hose clamp on the hoses (1)
of the catalytic pre-converter diesel injector cooler.
- Release the clips (2) using the (Mot. 1448).
- Disconnect the diesel injector cooler hoses on the
catalytic pre-converter.
Note:
Be prepared for the escape of coolant.
- Remove:
- the catalytic pre-converter diesel injector cooler nuts (3),
- the diesel injector cooler on the catalytic pre-converter,
- the seal from the diesel injector cooler on the catalytic
pre-converter, then discard it.
Note:
Be prepared for the escape of coolant.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- If replacing, torque tighten the diesel injector cooler
studs (on the catalytic pre-converter9 N.m).
- Refit:
- the diesel injector cooler on the catalytic pre-converter
fitted with a new seal,
- the diesel injector cooler nuts on the catalytic pre-converter.
- Torque tighten the diesel injector cooler nuts on
the catalytic pre-converter (25 N.m).
- Connect the diesel injector cooler inlet and outlet
hoses to the catalytic pre-converter.
- Fit the clips using the (Mot. 1448).
- Remove the hose clamps from the catalytic pre-converter
diesel injector cooler hoses.
II - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit:
- the diesel injector on the catalytic pre-converter (see 19B,
Exhaust, Exhaust fuel injector: Removal - Refitting, 19B-66),
- the battery tray (see Battery tray: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery),
- the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
- Perform the following operations:
- top up the coolant level in the expansion bottle,
- bleed the cooling system .
- Connect the Diagnostic tool
- Run command AC 237 : fuel pump relay.
- Wait for the command to end, then lift the vehicle
and check that there are no leaks on the injection circuit:
deal with any leaks.
- Refit:
- the engine undertray,
- the engine cover.
READ NEXT:
I - PARTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE REPAIR
1 - Parts always to be replaced:
the exhaust trunking (if fitted)
the seal or sealing ring on the connection between the
catalytic converter or catalytic
K4J or K4M
IMPORTANT
Catalytic converters contain ceramic fibres: these
are contained within a closed unit, and cannot disperse.
Cutting or drilling catalytic converters is prohibited.
REMOVAL
I - R
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02, Lifting equipment).
Remove the engine undertray.
Cut the exhaust
SEE MORE:
IMPORTANT
Before carrying out any work on or near a safety
system component, lock the airbag computer
using the Diagnostic tool. When this function is
activated, all the trigger lines are disabled and
the airbag instrument panel warning light is lit
when the ignition is switched on.
IMPORTANT
Handl
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88A, Wiring harness, Wiring: Precautions
for the repair, 88A-5).
WARNING
To prevent damage to the wiring harness when
refitting, observe the original routing.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PR
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