Renault Clio: D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Engine And Peripherals / Top And Front Of Engine / Rocker cover: Removal - Refitting / D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the air filter box (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
  • the intake distributor (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, 12A-45).
• Remove the ignition coil (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2).
• Unclip the rocker cover electric wiring harnesses.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the rocker cover mounting bolts,
  • the rocker cover,
  • the rocker cover gasket.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Clean the gasket faces with DECAPJOINT to dissolve off any part of the gasket still attached.

WARNING

do not allow solvent to drip on the paintwork.

Failure to follow this advice could lead to the blocking of the various oil inlet galleries, which would quickly result in engine damage.

WARNING

Be sure to replace all seals that have been removed.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Apply a bead (1) of SILICONE ADHESIVE SEALANT 77 11 227 484 to camshaft bearings 1 and 5, and around the rear rocker cover mounting bolts.
• Fit the rocker cover with a new gasket.

• Torque tighten in order the rocker cover mounting bolts (10 N.m).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Clip the electric wiring harnesses onto the rocker cover.
• Refit:
  • the ignition coil (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2),
  • the intake distributor (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, 12A-45),
  • the air filter box (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).
• Connect the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

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REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove:
  • the engine undertray bolts,
  • the engine undertray,
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery),
  • the battery tray (see ) (80A, Battery),
  • the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
  • the windscreen wiper arms (see Windscreen wiper arm: Removal - Refitting) (85A, Wiping - Washing),
  • the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (56A, Exterior equipment),
  • the scoop under the scuttle panel grille (see Scoop under the scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (56A, Exterior equipment),
  • the coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2),
  • the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Throttle valve: Removal - Refitting, 12A-33),
  • the inlet manifold (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, 12A-45),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
  • the lower engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mounting, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting, 19D-13),
  • the right-hand suspended engine mounting (see 19D, Engine mounting, Right-hand suspended engine mounting: Removal - Refitting, 19D-22),
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
  • the crankshaft accessories pulley (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Crankshaft accessories pulley: Removal - Refitting, 11A-31),
  • the timing belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Timing belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-48),
  • the camshaft dephaser (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Camshaft dephaser: Removal - Refitting, 11A-234).

• Disconnect the connector (1) from the camshaft position sensor.
• Remove:
  • the bolt (2) from the camshaft position sensor,
  • the camshaft position sensor,
  • the camshaft position sensor seal,
  • the camshaft dephaser solenoid valve,
  • the oil separator (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Oil decanter: Removal - Refitting, 11A-302).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the rocker cover bolts.
• Remove the rocker cover vertically by tapping the lugs (3) with a screwdriver.
• Remove:
  • the rocker cover,
  • the camshaft seals on the timing end.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• parts always to be replaced: Camshaft seal on timing end.
• parts always to be replaced: camshaft sensor seal.

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• Remove the square cam tappet (see ) (Technical Note 6023A, 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly).

WARNING

Do not scrape the joint faces of the aluminium, any damage caused to the joint face will result in a risk of leaks.

IMPORTANT

Wear goggles with side protectors for this operation.

IMPORTANT

Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this operation.

WARNING

Do not allow this product to drip onto the paintwork.

Failure to follow this advice could lead to the blocking of the various oil inlet galleries, which would quickly result in engine damage.

• Clean the joint face of the rocker cover with SUPER CLEANING AGENT FOR JOINT FACES (see ) (04B, Consumables - Products) to dissolve any seal still adhering.
• Apply the product to the section to be cleaned; wait approximately ten minutes, then remove the residue using a wooden spatula.

WARNING

To ensure proper sealing, the gasket surfaces must be clean, dry and not greasy (avoid any finger marks).

• Lubricate the cylinder head camshaft bearings with engine oil.

Note: Do not put oil on the joint face of the cylinder head rocker cover.

• Refit the square cam tappet (see ) (Technical Note 6023A, 10A, Engine and cylinder block assembly).

• Use a stipple roller to apply SEALING RESIN (see ) (04B, Consumables - Products) on the section (A) of the rocker cover joint face until the joint face is correctly coated.

WARNING

Applying excess sealant could cause it to be squeezed out when parts are tightened. A mixture of sealant and fluid could damage certain components (engine, radiator, etc.).

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WARNING

Do not scrape the joint faces of the aluminium, any damage caused to the joint face will result in a risk of leaks.

IMPORTANT

Wear goggles with side protectors for this operation.

IMPORTANT

Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this operation.

WARNING

Do not allow this product to drip onto the paintwork.

Failure to follow this advice could lead to the blocking of the various oil inlet galleries, which would quickly result in engine damage.

• Clean the joint face of the rocker cover with SUPER CLEANING AGENT FOR JOINT FACES (see ) (04B, Consumables - Products) to dissolve any seal still adhering.
• Apply the product to the section to be cleaned; wait approximately ten minutes, then remove the residue using a wooden spatula.

WARNING

To ensure proper sealing, the gasket surfaces must be clean, dry and not greasy (avoid any finger marks).

• Lubricate the cylinder head camshaft bearings with engine oil.

Note: Do not put oil on the joint face of the cylinder head rocker cover.

• Use a stipple roller to apply SEALING RESIN (see ) (04B, Consumables - Products) on the section (B) of the rocker cover joint face until the joint face is correctly coated.
• Apply a bead of SILICONE ADHESIVE SEALANT (see ) (04B, Consumables - Products) with a diameter of 1 to 2 mm on the section (C) of the rocker cover joint face.

WARNING

Applying excess sealant could cause it to be squeezed out when parts are tightened. A mixture of sealant and fluid could damage certain components (engine, radiator, etc.).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the rocker cover.
• Tighten to torque and in order:
  • rocker cover mounting bolts 1 to 17 and 20 to 22 (14 N.m),
  • mounting bolts 18, 19, 23, 24 (12 N.m).

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit:
  • the camshaft seals on the timing end (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Camshaft seal, timing end: Removal - Refitting, 11A-284),
  • the oil separator (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Oil decanter: Removal - Refitting, 11A-302),
  • the camshaft dephaser solenoid valve,
  • the camshaft position sensor fitted with a new seal.
• Torque tighten the camshaft position sensor mounting bolt (8 N.m).
• Refit:
  • the camshaft dephaser (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Camshaft dephaser: Removal - Refitting, 11A-234),
  • the timing belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Timing belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-48),
  • the crankshaft accessories pulley (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Crankshaft accessories pulley: Removal - Refitting, 11A-31)
  • the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting, 11A-5),
  • the right-hand suspended engine mounting (see 19D, Engine mounting, Right-hand suspended engine mounting: Removal - Refitting, 19D-22),
  • the lower engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mounting, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting, 19D-13),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the inlet manifold (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, 12A-45),
  • the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Throttle valve: Removal - Refitting, 12A-33),
  • the coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2),
  • the scoop under the scuttle panel grille (see Scoop under the scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (56A, Exterior equipment),
  • the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting) (56A, Exterior equipment),
  • the windscreen wiper arms (see Windscreen wiper arm: Removal - Refitting) (85A, Wiping - Washing),
  • the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, 12A-17),
  • the battery tray (see ) (80A, Battery),
  • the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery),
  • the engine undertray.

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