Renault Clio: Silencer: Removal - Refitting
D4F or K4J or K4M or K9K or M4R
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
- Cut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Precautions for the repair, 19B-19) (see )
(MR 392, 19A, Exhaust).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Remove:
- the bolt (1) mounting the silencer on the rubber
mounting bush support,
- the silencer.
Note:
If the rubber mounting bushes are damaged,
mark the position of the support on the body,
then replace the " support - rubber mounting
bush " assembly.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Fit:
- the silencer,
- the sleeve (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions
for the repair, 19B-19) (MR 392, 19A,
Exhaust).
- Torque tighten:
- the rubber mounting bush support bolts on the
silencer (8 Nm),
- the exhaust sleeve (25 Nm) while lifting the exhaust
pipe to ensure correct alignment.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
- Make sure that all the exhaust pipe heat shields are
in place and properly secured.
- Make sure that there is no contact with the underbody.
WARNING
Make sure:
- that the sleeve " nut-bolt tightening " assembly
is vertical, with the nut facing downwards, to
prevent any risk of underbody contact,
- position the new component in such a way that
the marks on the area to be cut are aligned,
- that the two marks are flush with the two ends
of the sleeve,
- that an old sleeve is not reused.
- that the bolts securing the rubber mounting
bushes to the exhaust pipe have been replaced
with new ones.
F4R
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
- Remove the diffuser on the rear bumper (see Aerodynamic
diffuser: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior
protection).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Cut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions for the
repair, 19B-19) in the designated area to be cut (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
List and location of components, 19B-1).
- Fit a component jack under the silencer.
WARNING
If removing the support from the rubber mounting
bush on the body, mark its position on the body
beforehand, using a pen.
F4R, and 830
- Remove:
- the rubber mounting bushes (1) using the tool Mot.1857,
- the silencer.
F4R, and 832
- Remove:
- the rubber mounting bushes (2) using the tool Mot.1857,
- the silencer.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Fit the silencer and hold it with a component jack.
- If removing the supports from the rubber mounting
bushes, fit the mounting bolts of the rubber mounting
bush supports on the body without tightening them.
- Fit the retaining rubber mounting bushes of the silencer.
Note:
Lubricate inside the holes of the rubber mounting
bush using brake cleaner (see ) to fit it more easily
on the support on the body and on the
silencer.
- Fit the exhaust trunking (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions for the
repair, 19B-19).
- Adjust the silencer in relation to the rear bumper in
order to align the splines horizontally.
- Torque tighten the bolts of the rubber mounting
bush supports on the body (21 N.m) if they were
removed.
II - FINAL OPERATION
- Check that the exhaust pipe heat shields are in
place and properly attached.
- Check that there are no leaks.
WARNING
Check that the exhaust pipe is not touching the
body.
Check that all the heat shields are present.
- Refit the diffuser on the rear bumper (see Aerodynamic
diffuser: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior
protection).
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
- Cut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Precautions for the repair, 19B-19) in the
designated area to be cut (see ) (19A, Exhaust).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Remove the silencer bolts (1) on the rubber mounting
bush support.
- Unclip the silencer from the rubber mounting bush at (2).
- Remove the silencer.
Note:
If the rubber mounting bushes are damaged,
mark the position of the support on the body,
then replace the " support - rubber mounting
bush " assembly.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the silencer.
- Clip the silencer onto the rubber mounting bush.
- Fit a new After-Sales sleeve between the expansion chamber and the
silencer (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions for the repair, 19B-19).
WARNING
Position the " nut and bolt securing the sleeve "
assembly so that the assembly cannot come into
contact with the underbody.
- Tighten to torque:
- the rubber mounting bush support bolts on the
silencer (8 N.m),
- the exhaust sleeve (25 N.m) whilst supporting the
exhaust pipe.
II - FINAL OPERATION
- Check:
- that all the exhaust pipe heat shields are in place
and properly attached,
- that there is no contact with the underbody,
- that there are no leaks.
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IMPORTANT
During this operation, be sure to:
be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting the
union.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or K9K 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
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WITHOUT SPORT SEATS, and DOCUMENTATION PHASE 1
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove:
the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and
mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal -
Refitting, 75A-33),
the seat base trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
Remove:
the engine undertray,
the radiator mounting cross member bolt on the
right-hand side,
the sub-frame tie-rod bolt on the left-hand side.
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