Renault Clio: Clutch master cylinder: Removal - Refitting
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
K4J or K4M or K9K
- Remove:
- the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting),
- the air filter box (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Fit a hose clamp on the connection between the
brake fluid reservoir and the master cylinder.
JH3 or JR5

- Remove the bleed plug (1).
- Fasten the clip (2) to lock the clutch control pipe.
- Remove clip (3).
- Pull out the clutch control pipe one notch to free the
bleed hole.
TL4

- Press on the clip (5) and pull the clutch control pipe.
Note:
Expect some brake fluid to run out.
- Connect a transparent pipe between the bleed hole
and an empty container placed under the bleed hole.
- Depress the clutch pedal with your hand (to drain the
master cylinder and the clutch pipe).

- Uncouple the clutch pedal master cylinder ball joint
(6) in the passenger compartment.
- Place a cloth under the master cylinder.

- Lift the master cylinder clip (7).
- Uncouple the pipe from the master cylinder.
- Disconnect the pipe (8) between the master cylinder
and the brake fluid reservoir.
- Fit plugs to the openings.

- Remove the master cylinder by turning it one quarter
of a turn clockwise (bayonet type mounting) using
the (9) (Emb. 1596).
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

- Check the condition of the seals.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the master cylinder by turning it one quarter of
a turn anti-clockwise (bayonet type mounting) using
tool (Emb. 1596).
Note:
The master cylinder has a foolproofing device, it
only fits in one position.
WARNING
Do not use the branching pipe as a support when
fitting the master cylinder.
- Remove the plugs from the openings.
- Refit the pipe to the master cylinder.
- Press the master cylinder clip.
- Refit the pipe between the master cylinder and the
brake fluid reservoir.
Note:
Lubricate both ends of the supply pipe with brake
fluid to facilitate fitting on the brake fluid reservoir
take-off pipe.
- Refit the clutch pedal master cylinder ball joint in the
passenger compartment.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
- Bleed the clutch control (see 37A, Mechanical
component controls, Clutch circuit: Bleed, 37A-100).
K4J or K4M or K9K
- Refit:
- the air filter box (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting),
- the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
- Check that the clutch system is operating correctly.
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
K4J or K4M or K9K
- Remove the air inlet duct.

- Remove the soundproofing clips (1).
- Move the soundproofing to one side to access the
master cylinder.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Fit a hose clamp on the connection between the
brake fluid reservoir and the master cylinder.
JH3 or JR5

- Remove the bleed plug (2).
- Fasten the clip (3) to lock the clutch control pipe.
- Remove clip (4).
- Pull out the clutch control pipe one notch to free the
bleed hole.
TL4

- Press clip (5) and pull the clutch control pipe out one
notch.
Note:
Expect some brake fluid to run out.
- Connect a transparent pipe between the bleed hole
and an empty container placed under the bleed hole.
- Depress the clutch pedal with your hand (to drain the
master cylinder and the clutch pipe).

- Disconnect the master cylinder ball joint (6) from the
clutch pedal in the passenger compartment.
- Place a cloth under the master cylinder.

- Lift up the master cylinder clip (7).
- Uncouple the pipe from the master cylinder.
- Disconnect the pipe (8) between the master cylinder
and the brake fluid reservoir.
- Fit plugs into the openings.

- Remove the master cylinder by turning it one quarter
of a turn clockwise (bayonet type mounting) using
the (Emb. 1596 (9) ).
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

- Check the condition of the seals.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the master cylinder by turning it one quarter of a turn
anti-clockwise (bayonet type mounting) using the (Emb. 1596) (9).
Note:
The master cylinder has a foolproofing device, it
only fits in one position.
WARNING
Do not use the branching pipe as a support when
fitting the master cylinder.
- Remove the plugs from the openings.
- Refit the pipe to the master cylinder.
- Press the master cylinder clip.
- Refit the pipe between the master cylinder and the
brake fluid reservoir.
note:
Lubricate both ends of the supply pipe with brake
fluid to facilitate fitting on the brake fluid reservoir
take-off pipe.
- Refit the clutch pedal master cylinder ball joint in the
passenger compartment.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
- Bleed the clutch control (see 37A, Mechanical
component controls, Clutch circuit: Bleed, 37A-100).
- Reposition the soundproofing.
- Refit the soundproofing clips.
- Check that the clutch system is operating correctly.
READ NEXT:
JH3 or JR5
Note:
Each time an operation is carried out on the
hydraulic clutch system, bleed the circuit:
between the reservoir and the bleed hole,
between the bleed hole and the clutch release
be
JH3 or JR5
Press at " A " to separate the
gearbox control cables from the
anchoring ball joint on the gearbox
Press at " B " to separate the
gearbox control cables from the
sheath stops on th
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 centre console (see Centre console:
SEE MORE:
EQUIPMENT LEVEL E3 LEISURE or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA2
or EQUIPMENT
LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA4 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A,
K9K, and 750 or 752
REMOVAL
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift.
Remove the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille: Removal -
Refitting).
Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation solenoid valve electrical
wiring harness (4).
Detach the electric wiring harness.
Disconnect
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