Renault Clio: Oil filter: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Engine And Peripherals / Engine And Cylinder Block Assembly / Oil filter: Removal - Refitting

K9K

WARNING

Always check the oil level using the dipstick.

Correct the engine oil level if necessary before delivering the vehicle to the customer.

Note: When topping up the engine oil, always leave at least 10 minutes before checking the level with a dipstick.

When removing the oil filter, check that the oil filter seal is not still stuck to the cylinder block or oil filter.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Fit a oil recovery tray.
• Separate the turbocharger pressure regulation solenoid valve from the fan assembly (if equipped).

II - OIL FILTER REMOVAL OPERATION

• Position the (Mot. 1329) (1) with an extension piece and a ratchet on the oil filter.
• Remove the oil filter.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Use SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - products) to clean and degrease the joint face of the oil filter on the engine.

WARNING

To ensure proper sealing, the gasket surfaces must be clean, dry and not greasy (avoid any finger marks).

• parts always to be replaced: Oil filter
• Lubricate the new oil filter seal.

II - OIL FILTER REFITTING OPERATION

• Refit the oil filter.
• Tighten the oil filter until the seal makes contact with the engine.
• Tighten the oil filter by hand 3/4 of a turn.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Fit the turbocharger pressure regulation solenoid valve on the fan assembly (if equipped).
• Wipe any oil run-off with a cloth.
• Top up the engine oil with oil recommended by the manufacturer (see Engine oil: Specifications) (Technical Note 6013A, 04A, Lubricants).
• Start the vehicle and wait until the oil pressure warning light goes out on the instrument panel.
• Check for leaks from the oil filter.
• Remove the oil recovery tray.
• Check the oil level using the dipstick.

Note: The level should be between MIN and MAX.

• Adjust the oil level.

D4F

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Remove the engine undertray.
• Drain the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the oil filter using tool (Mot. 1330).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

• Coat the new oil filter sealing ring with engine oil.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Tighten the oil filter until it makes contact.
• Tighten the oil filter by 3/4 of a turn with the (Mot.1330).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Top up the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling).
• Refit the engine undertray.

K4J or K4M

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Drain the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling, 10A-12).

II - REMOVAL OF THE PART CONCERNED

• Fit the (Mot. 1329) (1) with a ratchet on the oil filter.
• Remove the oil filter.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Lubricate the new oil filter seal.

II - REFITTING PART CONCERNED

• Tighten the oil filter until the seal makes contact with the engine.
• Tighten the oil filter three-quarters of a turn by hand.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Top up the engine with oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling,  10A-12).

M4R

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
• Drain the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling, 10A-12).

II - REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Fit at (1) the (Mot. 1654) with a ratchet on the oil filter.
• Remove the oil filter.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Lubricate the new oil filter seal with engine oil.

II - REFITTING THE PART CONCERNED

• Tighten the oil filter until the seal makes contact with the engine.
• Tighten oil filter 3/4 of a turn by hand.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Fill up the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling, 10A-12).

F4R

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Remove:
  • the dipstick,
  • the engine undertray.
• Drain the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling, 10A-12).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the oil filter using the (Mot. 1329) and a ratchet.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

• Lubricate the new oil filter seal.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Fit the new oil filter.
• Tighten the oil filter until it makes contact.
• Tighten the oil filter 3/4 of a turn by hand.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Fill up the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling, 10A-12).
• Start the vehicle in order to check that there are no oil leaks from the oil filter.
• Refit the engine undertray.

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