Renault Clio: Fuel tank: Draining

K9K, and 750 or 752 or 764 or 766 or 768

IMPORTANT

during this operation, it is essential to:

• beware of fuel splashes when disconnecting the union,
• protect sensitive areas from fuel outflow.

IMPORTANT

Wear gloves during this operation.

IMPORTANT

Wear goggles with side protectors for this operation.

I - OIL SERVICE

• Remove:
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the front section of the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).

• Remove:
  • the nuts (1) from the fuel filter guard,
  • the fuel filter guard.

• Disconnect the fuel inlet pipe (2) from the fuel filter.
• Make preparations for fuel outflow.

• Connect the rubber pneumatic pump vacuum pipe (3) onto the fuel supply pipe.
• Activate the pneumatic pump.
• Let the fuel flow out until it the flow is intermittent.

II - REFITTING

• Connect the fuel supply pipe to the fuel filter pipe.
• Refit the fuel filter guard.
• Torque tighten the fuel filter protector nuts (21 Nm).
• Refit:
  • the front section of the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres).

D4F or K4J or K4M or M4R

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.

I - DRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Disconnect the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

K4J or K4M or M4R - D4F, and 784

• Remove the front engine cover.

K4J

• Disconnect the fuel supply union (1) from the injector rail.
• Fit a " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).

K4M

• Disconnect the fuel supply union (2) from the injector rail.
• Fit a " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).

D4F

• Disconnect the fuel supply union (3) from the injector rail.
• Fit a " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).

M4R

• Disconnect the fuel supply union (4) from the injector rail.
• Fit a " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).

II - FUEL TANK DRAINING PROCEDURE

• Connect a pneumatic transfer pump for fuels to the " T " union output.
• Drain the fuel tank.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Disconnect the pneumatic transfer pump for fuels.
• Remove the " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).
• Connect:
  • fuel supply union ,
  • the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

K4J or K4M or M4R - D4F, and 784

• Refit the engine cover.

F4R

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.

DRAINING

• Disconnect the battery (see ) (80A, Battery).
• Remove the front engine cover.
• Disconnect the fuel supply pipe union from the injector rail.

• Fit a " T " union (Mot. 1311-08) (1).

• Connect a pneumatic transfer pump for fuels on the " T " union outlet.
• Drain the fuel tank.

REFITTING

• Disconnect the pneumatic transfer pump for fuels from the " T " union outlet.
• Remove the " T " union (Mot. 1311-08).
• Connect:
  • the fuel supply union on the injector rail,
  • the battery (see ) (80A, Battery).
• Refit the engine cover.

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