Renault Clio: Compressor - condenser connecting pipe: Removal - Refitting
AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair:
- (see 62A, Air conditioning, Air conditioning:
Precautions for the repair, 62A-1),
- (see Vehicle: Precautions for the repair) (01D,
Mechanical introduction).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
- Drain the refrigerant circuit using the refrigerant
charging station (see 62A, Air conditioning, Refrigerant
circuit: Draining - Filling, 62A-10).
- Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery).
- Remove:
- the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres),
- the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
- the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection).
D4F, and 784 - K9K
- Remove the intercooler (see Intercooler: Removal
- Refitting) (12B, Turbocharging).
- Remove the air deflector.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Remove the connecting pipe bolt (1) on the condenser.
- Remove the connecting pipe from the condenser.
WARNING
In order to avoid any refrigerant leaks, do not
damage (deform, twist, etc.) the pipe.
- Plug the openings on the connecting pipe and condenser.
WARNING
To prevent moisture from entering the system,
place plugs on the cold loop components which
are open to the air.
Note:
Use blanking plugs for the fuel circuits with part
no. 77 01 208 229 or 77 01 476 857 to plug any
openings exposed to the open air. They must be
clean. Do not use any which have already been
used to plug a fuel circuit.
- Remove the bolt (2) securing the connecting pipe on
the compressor.
- Remove the connecting pipe from the compressor.
WARNING
In order to avoid any refrigerant leaks, do not
damage (deform, twist, etc.) the pipe.
- Plug the openings on the connecting pipe and compressor.
WARNING
To prevent moisture from entering the system,
place plugs on the cold loop components which
are open to the air.
Note:
Use blanking plugs for the fuel circuits with part
no. 77 01 208 229 or 77 01 476 857 to plug any
openings exposed to the open air. They must be
clean. Do not use any which have already been
used to plug a fuel circuit.
- Remove the compressor-condenser connecting
pipe.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
WARNING
Do not remove the blanking plugs from each
component until the last moment.
Also, do not remove the components from their
packaging until they are to be fitted to the vehicle.
- Clean the surface and seal of the pipe using ENGINE
CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables
for the repair) (04B, Consumables -
Products).
- Use a compressed air nozzle to blow on the surface
and the seal of the connecting pipe.
- Lubricate the surface of the connecting pipe and the
seal with air conditioning oil (see 62A, Air conditioning,
Air conditioning: Parts and consumables
for the repair, 62A-2).
- Remove the blanking plugs.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Fit the connecting pipe to the compressor.
- Refit the bolt (3) securing the connecting pipe on the
compressor.
- Tighten the compressor connecting pipe bolt.
- Fit the condenser connecting pipe.
- Refit the bolt (4) securing the connecting pipe on the
condenser.
- Tighten the condenser connecting pipe bolt.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
D4F, and 784 - K9K
- Refit the intercooler (see Intercooler: Removal -
Refitting) (12B, Turbocharging).
- Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(80A, Battery).
- Fill up the refrigerant circuit using the refrigerant
charging station (see 62A, Air conditioning, Refrigerant
circuit: Draining - Filling, 62A-10).
Note:
A summary table gives the quantities of refrigerant
in the system according to the engine type
(see 62A, Air conditioning, Air conditioning:
Parts and consumables for the repair, 62A-2).
- Check that the air conditioning system is operating
correctly (see 62A, Air conditioning, Air conditioning:
Check, 62A-6).
- Check for leaks (see 62A, Air conditioning, Refrigerant
circuit: Check, 62A-9).
- Refit:
- the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
- the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
- the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres).
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F4R or K9K or M4R, and AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and operation
recommendations before car
The Renault Clio 4 is equipped with a range of electrical equipment designed to enhance convenience and functionality. This includes features such as power windows, power mirrors, and central locking,
SEE MORE:
I - PARTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE REPAIR
1 - Parts always to be replaced:
the exhaust trunking (if fitted)
the seal or sealing ring on the connection between the
catalytic converter or catalytic pre-converter and the
rest of the exhaust system
the exhaust clip(s) (if fitted)
2 - Consumables
This procedure applies to copper pipes diameter 4.7
mm.
Note:
This procedure does not apply to:
hybrid pipes (pipe + hose),
pipes with diameters 6 mm and 8 mm.
REPAIR
I - PIPE PREPARATION OPERATION
WARNING
To avoid causing a breakdown in hydraulic brake
circuit, do not squash or bend the rigid
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