Renault Clio: Engine cooling: Parts and consumables for the repair
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Engine And Peripherals / Cooling / Engine cooling: Parts and consumables for the repair
INGREDIENT
Coolant GLACEOL RX (TYPE D)
Note: Ready-to-use coolant or antifreeze must be diluted with distilled water in accordance with the guidelines marked on the container.
Engine cooling: Precautions for the repair
IMPORTANT
The circuits are designed to be pressurized, so be careful at high temperatures (risk of serious burns).
Never remove the cap from the expansion bottle while the engine is hot.
Take care when carrying out a repair under the bonnet, as the radiator fan(s) may start to operate without warning.
Do not open the bleed valve(s) while the engine is running.
Only use recommended coolants: GLACEOL RX (TYPE D).
WARNING
- The coolant helps to keep the engine running properly (heat exchange).
- The system does not operate using pure water.
WARNING
Take care not to damage the cooling unit fins (radiator, condenser, etc.) during handling. When carrying out a repair that requires a complete circuit drain, it is essential to flush the circuit with clean water, blow compressed air through the circuit to eliminate water, fill and drain the circuit and then " measure the effective protection " . The parameters to be observed are:
- protection down to - 25
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Engine cooling system: Check
IMPORTANT
When working in the engine compartment, take
care as the radiator fan(s) may start up unexpectedly
(risk of being cut).
To avoid any risk of serious burns when the engine
is hot:
do not
Engine cooling system: Operating diagram
D4F
D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764
Engine
Cooling radiator
heater matrix
Expansion bottle
Water pump
Thermostat
Bleed screws
5 mm restriction
10 mm restriction
Note:
The rating of the expansio
Cooling system: Draining - Refilling
IMPORTANT
The circuits are designed to be pressurised, so be
careful at high temperatures (risk of serious burns).
Do not remove the cap from the expansion bottle
while the engine is hot.
Take care
SEE MORE:
Front driveshaft gaiter, wheel side: Removal -
Refitting
M4R, and TL4
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the driveshaft on the side concerned (see
29A, Driveshafts, Front right-hand driveshaft:
Removal - Refitting, 29A-9) or (see 29A,
Driveshafts, Front left-hand driveshaft: Removal
- Refitting, 29A-2).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF
Fuel flow: Check
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 leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this operation.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or da
