Renault Clio: Pump - sender: Removal - Refitting

K9K, and 772

IMPORTANT

During this operation, be sure 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.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see 02A, Lifting equipment, Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
• Drain the fuel tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel tank: Draining, 19C-8).
• Remove the fuel tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting, 19C-1).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the nut from the pump - sender using the (Mot. 1397).
• Let the fuel in the pump - sender flow out.
• Remove the pump - sender, being careful with the float.

WARNING

Refit the pump - sender nut as soon as the pump - sender has been removed to prevent any deformation of the fuel tank.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Replace the pump - sender O-ring seal and nut.

• Refit the pump - sender by positioning the mark (1) on the sender opposite the mark (2) on the tank.
• Position the nut for the sender.
• Tighten the pump - sender nut using the (Mot. 1397) until the mark on the nut (3) lines up with the mark (2) on the tank and the mark (1) on the pump - sender.

II - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the fuel tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting, 19C-1).

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