Renault Clio: Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Engine And Peripherals / Top And Front Of Engine / Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting

K4J, and STANDARD HEATING - K4M, and STANDARD HEATING

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • 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 engine undertray.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

1 - Removal preparation operation for the part concerned: mechanical tensioning roller and accessories belt (5V)

• Loosen the tensioning roller bolts (1).
• Remove the accessories belt.

• Remove:
  • the tensioning roller bolts (2),
  • the tensioning roller.

2 - Removal preparation operation for the part concerned: auto tensioner and accessories belt (6V)

• Turn the accessories belt auto tensioner clockwise using a 16 mm spanner.
• Remove:
  • the accessories belt,
  • the tensioning roller bolt,
  • the tensioning roller.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• parts always to be replaced: Accessories belt.
• parts always to be replaced: Accessories belt tensioning roller.
• parts always to be replaced: Accessories tensioning roller bolt.

Refitting preparation operation for the two fittings

• Use a brush to remove any deposits from the crankshaft pulley V-grooves.

WARNING

Do not run the engine without the accessories belt to avoid damaging the crankshaft accessories pulley.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

1 - Refitting preparation operation for the part concerned: mechanical tensioning roller and accessories belt (5V)

• Refit:
  • a new tensioning roller,
  • a new tensioning roller bolt (3),
  • a new tensioning roller bolt (4).
• Fit a new accessories belt.

Note: Check that the inner tooth (5) of the pulley (6) remains free.

• Position the (Mot. 1638).
• Tension the accessories belt using the (Mot. 1638), tightening nut (7).
• Use the (Mot. 1715) or (Mot. 1505) to measure the accessories belt tension 234 Hz +- 10 Hz.
• Torque tighten the tensioning roller bolts (30 N.m).
• Rotate the engine through two revolutions to position the accessories belt correctly.
• Use the (Mot. 1715) or (Mot. 1505) at (8) to measure the accessories belt tension again 234 Hz +- 10Hz.

2 - Refitting preparation operation for the part concerned: auto tensioner and accessories belt (6V)

• Refit a new tensioning roller.
• Torque tighten the auto tensioner bolts (40 N.m).
• Turn the accessories belt auto tensioner clockwise using a 16 mm spanner.
• Refit a new accessories belt.
• Rotate the engine through two revolutions to position the accessories belt correctly.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit:
  • the engine undertray,
  • 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).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).

K9K, and AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL

WARNING

The belt must be replaced with a new one if it has been removed.

Do not run the engine without the accessories belt, to avoid irreparable damage to the crankshaft accessories pulley.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02, Lifting equipment).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the engine undertray,
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres).

• Remove the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).

• Remove:
  • the fuel filter exterior protector nuts (1),
  • the fuel filter exterior protector.

• Lift the "fuel filter - pipe" assembly (2).
• Fasten the "fuel filter - pipe" assembly to the vehicle.

• Remove:
  • the fuel filter interior protector nuts (3),
  • the fuel filter interior protector (4).

II - REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Turn the accessories belt auto tensioner clockwise using a 16 mm spanner.
• Remove the accessories belt.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Use a brush to remove any deposits from the crankshaft pulley V-grooves.
• Replace the tension wheel.
• Torque tighten the tensioning roller bolt (40 Nm).

II - REFITTING PART CONCERNED

• Turn the auto tensioning roller anti-clockwise using a 16 mm spanner.
• Refit the accessories belt.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the fuel filter interior protector,
  • the fuel filter interior protector nuts,
• Torque tighten the the fuel filter interior protector nuts (21 Nm).
• Reinstall the "fuel filter - pipe" assembly.
• Refit:
  • the fuel filter exterior protector,
  • the fuel filter exterior protector nut.
• Torque tighten the fuel filter exterior protector nuts (21 Nm).
• Refit:
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the engine undertray.
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

K4J, and AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL - K4M, and AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL

IMPORTANT

Wear gloves throughout the operation.

WARNING

Never turn the engine in the opposite direction to its normal operating direction.

WARNING

Do not run the engine without the accessories belt to avoid damaging the crankshaft accessories pulley.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02, Lifting equipment).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).

II - REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Turn the accessories belt auto tensioner clockwise using a 16 mm spanner.
• Remove:
  • the accessories belt,
  • the tensioning roller mounting bolt,
  • the tensioning roller.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

• Use a brush to remove any deposits from the crankshaft pulley V-grooves.

WARNING

It is essential to replace the accessories belt and the tensioning roller.

• Refit the tensioning roller.
• Tighten to torque the tensioning roller mounting bolt (40 Nm).

II - REFITTING PART CONCERNED

• Turn the accessories belt auto tensioner clockwise using a 16 mm spanner.
• Refit the accessories belt.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

K9K, and STANDARD HEATING

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02, Lifting equipment).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the engine undertray,
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres).

• Remove the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).

• Remove:
  • the fuel filter exterior protector nuts (1),
  • the fuel filter exterior protector.

• Move the " fuel filter - pipe " assembly (2) to one side.
• Attach the " fuel filter - pipe " assembly to the vehicle.

• Remove:
  • the fuel filter interior protector nuts (3),
  • the fuel filter interior protector (4).
• Loosen the accessories belt tensioning roller nuts.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

Version with manual tensioning roller

Version with automatic tensioning roller

• Undo the manual tensioning roller bolts (1) or pivot the auto tensioner using a spanner (2) to slacken the belt (depending on the version).
• Remove:
  • the accessories belt then discard it in the waste bin,
  • the accessories belt tensioning roller then discard it in the waste bin as well as its bolt.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Use a brush to remove any deposits from the crankshaft pulley V-grooves.

WARNING

It is essential to replace the accessories belt and the tensioning roller.

• It is essential to leave the inner tooth (A) of the pulleys free for engines fitted with an accessories belt with 5 teeth for pulleys with 6 teeth.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

1 - Accessories belt fitted with a manual tensioning roller

• Refit:
  • the tensioning roller,
  • the new tensioning roller bolts.

• It is essential to leave the inner tooth free for engines fitted with an accessories belt with 5 teeth on pulleys with 6 teeth.
• Refit the accessories belt.

Note: Ensure that the 2 bolts of the tensioning roller are not tightened, in order to be able to pivot the roller when tensioning the belt.

• Position the tool (Mot. 1638) in the notch of the tensioning roller.
• Tension the accessories belt using the tool Mot.1638 by tightening the nut (5).
• Check the accessories belt tension at point (6) using the tools (Mot. 1505) or (Mot. 1715).

Note: The accessories belt tension should be 254 Hz +- 11 Hz.

• It is essential to turn the engine through 2 revolutions to position the accessories belt correctly.
• At the measuring point (6), check that the belt tension is 254 Hz +- 11 Hz.
• Adjust the accessories belt tension, if necessary, by turning the bolts of the tensioning roller then check again.
• Torque tighten the mechanical tensioning roller bolts (35 N.m).
• Remove tool Mot.1638.

2 - Accessories belt fitted with an auto tensioner

• Refit:
  • the auto tensioner,
  • the new tensioning roller bolt.
• Torque tighten the auto tensioner bolts (40 N.m).

• Turn the accessories belt auto tensioner clockwise using a 16 mm spanner (7).
• Refit the accessories belt then release the tensioning roller.
• It is essential to turn the engine through 2 revolutions to position the accessories belt correctly.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit:
  • the fuel filter interior protector,
  • the fuel filter interior protector nuts.
• Torque tighten the the fuel filter interior protector nuts (21 N.m).
• Detach the " fuel filter - pipe " assembly from the vehicle.
• Refit:
  • the " fuel filter - pipe " assembly,
  • the fuel filter exterior protector,
  • the fuel filter exterior protector nuts.
• Torque tighten the fuel filter exterior protector nuts (21 N.m).
• Refit:
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the engine undertray.
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

M4R

WARNING

Do not run the engine without the accessories belt to avoid damaging the crankshaft accessories pulley.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Remove the engine cover.
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the engine undertray,
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the front section of the right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).

II - REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Turn the accessories belt auto tensioner clockwise using a 14 mm spanner.
• Lock the auto tensioner using a 6 mm Allen key at (1).
• Remove the accessories belt.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Use a brush to remove any deposits from the crankshaft pulley V-grooves.

Replacing the auto tensioner

• Remove:
  • the exhaust bracket mounting bolts (2),
  • The exhaust bracket seal.

• Remove:
  • the mounting bolts from the engine tie-bar,
  • the engine tie-bar.
• Remove:
  • the right-hand mounting bolt from the radiator support cross member,
  • the left-hand mounting bolt from the sub-frame tie-rod.

• Fit the lower engine support tool (Mot. 1672).

• Remove:
  • the lifting eye mounting bolts (3),
  • the lifting eye.

• Undo the upper engine tie-bar mounting bolt (4).
• Remove the upper engine tie-bar mounting bolt (5).

• Remove the upper engine tie-bar.

• Remove:
  • the engine cover rubber mounting bush mounting bolt (6)
  • the rubber mounting bush mounting bolts (7) on the body,

• Unclip the fuel supply pipe at (8).
• Remove:
  • the engine cover mounting bolts (9),
  • the engine cover,
  • the rubber mounting bush.

• Fit the engine at approximately 25 mm so that the auto tensioner mounting bolt is opposite the side member hole at (10).

Note: Before removing the auto tensioner, it is essential to retrieve the 6 mm Allen key by unlocking the tensioning roller using a 14 mm open-jawed spanner.

• Undo the auto tensioner mounting bolt completely using the.

• Remove the auto tensioner by inserting the mounting bolt into the side member hole at (11).
• Retrieve the auto tensioner mounting bolt via the side member hole at (12).

• Refit the new auto tensioner by inserting lug (13) into its housing (14).

• Torque tighten the auto tensioner mounting bolt (22 Nm) using the.

II - REFITTING PART CONCERNED

• Turn the accessories belt auto tensioner clockwise using a 14 mm spanner.

  Lock the auto tensioner using a 6 mm Allen key.

• Refit the accessories belt.
• Retrieve the 6 mm Allen key and gradually unlock the auto tensioner using a 14 mm open-jawed spanner.
• Rotate the crankshaft clockwise twice to balance the accessories belt tension on every pulley.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Fit:
  • the rubber mounting bush,
  • the engine cover.
• Without tightening, fit:
  • the engine cover mounting bolts (15),
  • the rubber mounting bush mounting bolts (16) on the body.

Note: Allow the two parts to move freely.

• Lower the engine to fit the engine cover rubber mounting bush mounting bolt (17).
• Torque tighten and in order:
  • the engine cover mounting bolts (62 Nm) at (15),
  • the bolts mounting the rubber mounting bush on the body (62 Nm) at (16),
  • the bolts mounting the rubber mounting bush on the engine (105 Nm) at (17),
  • the upper engine tie-bar mounting bolts (105 Nm) at (18).
• Remove the lower engine support tool (Mot. 1672).
• Refit the lifting eye.
• Torque tighten:
  • the bolt mounting the engine tie-bar on the sub-frame (105 Nm),
  • the bolt mounting the engine tie-bar on the engine (180 Nm),
  • the lifting eye mounting bolts (33 Nm).
• The exhaust clamp seal must be replaced.
• Torque tighten:
  • the radiator mounting cross member right-hand mounting bolt (105 Nm),
  • the sub-frame tie-rod left-hand mounting bolt (105 Nm),
  • the exhaust bracket mounting bolts (21 Nm).
• Refit:
  • the front section of the wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the engine undertray.
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Refit the engine cover.

F4R

WARNING

The belt must be replaced with a new one if it has been removed.

WARNING

The tensioning roller must be replaced when the belt is replaced.

WARNING

Do not run the engine without the accessories belt to avoid damaging the crankshaft accessories pulley.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02, Lifting equipment).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner on the front bumper side (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Turn the tensioning roller anti-clockwise using a 16 mm spanner.
• Remove:
  • the accessories belt,
  • the tensioning roller mounting bolt,
  • the tensioning roller,

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the new tensioning roller,
  • the tensioning roller new mounting bolt.
• Tighten to torque the tensioning roller mounting bolt (50 Nm).
• Refit the belt by turning the tensioning roller anticlockwise using a 16 mm spanner.
• Rotate the crankshaft twice to position the accessories belt correctly.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the front right-hand wheel arch liner on the front bumper side (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

D4F

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 ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
  • the front section of the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the engine undertray.

IMPORTANT

Wear protective gloves during the operation.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the accessories belt tensioning roller protector.
• Undo the accessories belt tensioning roller bolt.
• Remove:
  • the accessories belt,
  • the tensioner roller bolt,
  • the accessories belt tension wheel.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• parts always to be replaced: Accessories belt.
• parts always to be replaced: Accessories belt tensioning roller.
• It is essential to replace the tensioning roller torx bolt with a hexagonal-head bolt, part no. 77 03 101 075.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the accessories belt tensioning roller,
  • the accessories belt.

• Tighten the accessories belt by turning the tensioning roller anti-clockwise, using a 20 mm open-jawed spanner.
• Adjust the accessories belt tension using the (Mot.1715) or (Mot. 1505).
• Without locking, tighten the bolt (1) on the tensioning roller with a 16 mm open-jawed spanner, while keeping the tensioning roller tension at the adjustment value using a 20 mm open-jawed spanner.

STANDARD HEATING

1. Crankshaft
2. Alternator
3. Tensioning roller
4. Measuring point

• The accessories belt tension value is 210 Hz +- 10.

AIR CONDITIONING

1. Crankshaft
2. Air conditioning compressor
3. Alternator
4. Tensioning roller
5. Measuring point

• The accessories belt tension value is 277 Hz +- 5.

• Torque tighten the tensioning roller bolt (50 N.m) using a 16 mm socket and a repositioner, while keeping the tensioning roller tension at the adjustment value with a 20 mm open-jawed spanner.
• Turn the engine through three revolutions clockwise (timing end) to position the belt correctly.
• Check the accessories belt tension value with the (Mot. 1715) or (Mot. 1505).
• If the accessory belt tension is outside permitted tolerance values, readjust it.
• Refit the accessories belt tension wheel protector.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the engine undertray,
  • the front section of the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 35A, Wheels and tyres).
• Connect the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

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