Renault Clio: Plugs: Removal - Refitting

D4F, and 740 - D4F, and 784 or 786

Spark plug electrode gap

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

D4F, and 784

• Remove the turbocharger air outlet pipe bolt (2) from the inlet distributor.
• Remove the turbocharger air outlet pipe clip (3) from the turbocharger.

Note: If the clip (4) is removed from the heat resistant protector, the latter must be replaced.

• Move aside the turbocharger air outlet pipe.

D4F, and 740

• Remove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

WARNING

To disconnect the spark plug leads, pull on the extensions and not on the leads.

• Disconnect the spark plug ignition wiring harnesses (5).
• Remove the spark plugs using the (Ele. 1933) equipped with the (Ele. 1382-01).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Check and, if necessary, correct the spark plug electrode gaps using a set of feeler gauges.

• It is essential to apply a bead of FLUOSTAR 2L (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products) with a diameter of 2 mm to the inner edge of the high tension caps on the spark plug and ignition coil side.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the spark plugs.
• Torque tighten the spark plugs (23 N.m) using the (Ele. 1933) fitted with the (Ele. 1382-01).

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Connect the ignition wiring harnesses to the spark plugs.

D4F, and 784

• Refit the turbocharger air outlet pipe.
• Clip the turbocharger air outlet pipe onto the turbocharger.
• Refit the turbocharger air outlet pipe bolt on the inlet distributor.

D4F, and 740

• Refit the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).

F4R

Spark plug electrode gap

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove:
  • the engine cover (if fitted),
  • the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the spark plugs using the tool (Ele. 1382) with the grey sleeve.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Check and, if necessary, correct the spark plug electrode gaps using a set of feeler gauges.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the spark plugs.
• Torque tighten the spark plugs (28 N.m) using (Ele.1382) fitted with the grey sleeve.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit:
  • the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2),
  • the engine cover (if fitted).

M4R

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove:
  • the engine cover,
  • the inlet manifold (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, 12A-45),
  • the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the spark plugs using the tool (Ele. 1382) with the red sleeve equipped with the tool (Ele.1382-01).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the spark plugs.
• Torque tighten the spark plugs (17.5 N.m) using the tool (Ele. 1382) with the red sleeve equipped with the tool (Ele. 1382-01).

II - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit:
  • the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2),
  • the inlet manifold (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, 12A-45),
  • the engine cover.

K4J or K4M

Spark plug electrode gap

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the spark plugs using (Ele. 1382) (1).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Check and, if necessary, correct the electrode gap for each spark plug.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the spark plugs.
• Torque tighten the spark plugs (28 N.m) using (Ele.1382) fitted with the grey sleeve.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2).

D4F, and 740 - D4F, and 742 or 764

Spark plug electrode gap

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

D4F, and 740 - D4F, and 742 or 764

• Remove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).

WARNING

To disconnect the spark plug leads, pull on the extensions and not on the leads.

• Disconnect the spark plug wiring.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the spark plugs using the (Ele. 1933) (1) equipped with the (Ele. 1382-01) (2).

REFITTING

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Check and, if necessary, correct the spark plug electrode gaps using a set of feeler gauges.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the spark plugs.
• Torque tighten the spark plugs (23 N.m) using the (Ele. 1933) fitted with the (Ele. 1382-01).

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Apply a bead of FLUORSTAR 2L grease (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products) 2 mm in diameter on the internal perimeter of the high-tension caps at the spark plug end.
• Connect the spark plug wiring.

D4F, and 740 - D4F, and 742 or 764

• Refit the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).

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