Renault Clio: M4R
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply the safety and
cleanliness instructions and operation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see Engine: Precautions for the repair).
WARNING
It is strictly forbidden to apply any pressure to the
engine oil sump. Damage to the sump will irreparably
damage the engine by:
- blocking the strainer,
- raising the oil level above maximum, with a risk of
engine racing.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove the " engine and gearbox " assembly (see
10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Engine
- gearbox assembly: Removal - Refitting, 10A-161).
M4R, and 700
- Disconnect the manual gearbox from the engine
(see Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting) (21A,
Manual gearbox).
M4R, and 701
- Disconnect the automatic gearbox from the engine
(see Automatic gearbox: Removal - Refitting)
(23A, Automatic transmission).
- Place the engine on the component support (see Engine support equipment:
Use).
- Drain the engine (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling, 10A-12).
- Remove the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and
front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5).
M4R, and 700
- Immobilise the flywheel by fitting the tool (Mot. 919-
02) (1) on the cylinder block.
M4R, and 701
- Immobilise the drive plate by fitting the tool (Mot.919-02) (2) on the cylinder block.
- Remove:
- the crankshaft accessories pulley (see 11A, Top
and front of engine, Crankshaft accessories
pulley: Removal - Refitting, 11A-31),
- the (Mot. 919-02),
- the crankshaft seal on the timing side (see 10A,
Engine and cylinder block assembly, Crankshaft
seal on timing end: Removal - Refitting, 10A-1),
- the timing chain (see 11A, Top and front of engine,
Timing chain: Removal - Refitting, 11A-170),
- the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Throttle
valve: Removal - Refitting, 12A-33),
- the inlet distributor (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet
distributor: Removal - Refitting, 12A-45),
- the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal
- Refitting, 17A-2),
- the rocker cover (see 11A, Top and front of engine,
Rocker cover: Removal - Refitting, 11A-183),
- the timing sprockets (see Timing sprocket: Removal - Refitting),
- the injector rail (see 13B, Diesel injection, Injector
rail: Removal - Refitting, 13B-64),
- the camshafts (see 11A, Top and front of engine,
Camshaft: Removal - Refitting, 11A-247).
II - REMOVAL OF CYLINDER HEAD
- Remove the cooling hose (3).
- Remove:
- the cylinder head bolts using a 1/2" female torx
socket (12.7 mm square drive),
- the cylinder head.
- Remove the cylinder head gasket (4) from the cylinder
block.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
WARNING
Protect the oilway so that foreign bodies do not
enter the oil pipes in the cylinder head.
Failure to follow this instruction could lead to the
blocking of the oilways, resulting in a rapid deterioration
of the camshaft.
WARNING
Do not scrape the joint faces of the aluminium,
any damage caused to the joint face will result in
a risk of leaks.
- Use SUPER CLEANING AGENT FOR JOINT FACES
(see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for
the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products) to clean:
- the cylinder block gasket face,
- the cylinder head joint face.
- Remove the residue using a plastic spatula.
- Finish cleaning the joint faces using a GREY ABRASIVE
PAD (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables
for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products).
WARNING
To ensure proper sealing, the gasket surfaces
must be clean, dry and not greasy (avoid any finger
marks).
- Use SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts
and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables
- Products) to clean:
- the cylinder block gasket face,
- the cylinder head joint face.
- Parts always to be replaced:
- the cylinder head gasket,
- the cylinder head bolts.
II - OPERATION FOR REFITTING THE CYLINDER
HEAD
- Position piston 1 at Top Dead Centre.
- Check for the cylinder head centring dowels on the
cylinder block.
- Refit:
- the new cylinder head gasket on the cylinder block,
- the cylinder head,
- the new cylinder head bolts.
Note:
Do not retighten the cylinder head bolts after
applying this procedure.
- Tighten in order and to torque the cylinder head
bolts (40 N.m).
- Tighten to angle and in order the cylinder head bolts
(100
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitt
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal
SEE MORE:
D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
Remove:
the front right-hand whe
Accessing the mounting points
Open the doors to access the mounting
points 1.
If original roof bars, approved
by our Technical
Department, are supplied
with screws, only use these
screws for attaching the roof bars to
the vehicle.
Precautions during use
Handling t
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