Renault Clio: Timing belt: Removal -
Refitting
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal
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 bolts,
the engine u
IMPORTANT
Wear protective gloves during the operation.
WARNING
Never rotate the engine anti-clockwise (timing end).
WARNING
Do not run the engine without the accessories belt
so as not to damage the
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components
(MR 394, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
Remove:
the driver's front
WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the rear axle as
support for the lifting system.
WARNING
To prevent any suspension asymmetry, replace
both of the shock absorbers on the same axle.
WARNING
To prevent the components of the rear axle from
deteriorating (rubber bushes, brake hoses, etc.) do
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