Renault Clio: Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting

D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or K9K or M4R - S85

IMPORTANT

During this operation, be sure to:

• be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting the union.

IMPORTANT

Wear goggles with side protectors for this operation.

IMPORTANT

Wear latex gloves during the operation.

WARNING

To prevent impurities from entering the circuit, plugs must be fitted to the openings of all the fuel circuit components exposed to the open air.

WARNING

To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the areas on which fuel is likely to run.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Drain the fuel tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel tank: Draining, 19C-8).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).
• Raise the rear bench seat.

S85

• Remove the rear loading trim (see Rear loading trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).

• Open the inspection flap.

• Disconnect the connector (1) from the " fuel sender module " .
• Remove:
  • the rear right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the rear right-hand wheel arch liner (see Rear wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection).

• Remove the bolt (2) from the fuel tank filler neck.

• Remove the clip (3) from the fuel tank filler neck.
• Separate the filler neck from the fuel tank.

• Disconnect the anti-discharge pipe (4) from the fuel tank.

D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R

• Disconnect the pipes connected to the fuel vapour absorber.
• Remove the fuel vapour absorber.

• Remove the rubber mounting bush bolt (5) from the expansion chamber on the body.

• Remove the rubber mounting bush bolt (6) from the silencer on the body.
• Position the exhaust pipe resting on the rear axle.
• Remove the heat shield.

• Undo the brake pipe strut bolt (7) on the rear axle.
• Remove the brake pipe strut (8) on the rear axle.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Fit a component jack under the fuel tank.

• Remove the bolts (9) from the fuel tank.
• Gently lower the fuel tank.
• Unclip the fuel supply pipes from the fuel tank.
• Disconnect the fuel sender module fuel union.
• Remove the fuel tank by turning it around the exhaust pipe (this operation requires two people).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always fit a new clip to the filler neck - fuel tank connecting hose.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the fuel tank by turning it around the exhaust pipe (this operation requires two people).
• Connect the fuel sender module fuel union.
• Connect the fuel supply pipes to the fuel tank.
• Torque tighten the fuel tank bolts (21 N.m).
• Remove the component jack.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the brake pipe strut (8) on the rear axle.
• Tighten the brake pipe strut bolt (7) on the rear axle.
• Refit the heat shield.
• Torque tighten:
  • the silencer rubber mounting bush bolt on the body (21 N.m),
  • the expansion chamber rubber mounting bush bolt on the body (21 N.m).

D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R

• Refit the fuel vapour absorber.
• Connect the pipes connected to the fuel vapour absorber.

• Connect the anti-discharge pipe (4) to the fuel tank.
• Fit the filler neck on the fuel tank.
• Refit the new fuel tank filler neck clip (3).
• Torque tighten the fuel tank filler neck bolt (21 N.m).
• Refit:
  • the rear right-hand wheel arch liner (see Rear wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
  • the rear right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres).
• Connect the connector (1) for the " fuel sender " module.
• Close the inspection flap.
• Refit the rear bench seat.

S85

• Refit the rear loading trim (see Rear loading trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).

• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).

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