Renault Clio: Compressor: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning / Compressor: 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 engine cover,
  • 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).
  • the accessories belt (see Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting) (11A, Top and front of engine).

K9K - D4F, and 784

• Remove the intercooler (see Intercooler: Removal - Refitting) (12B, Turbocharging).

F4R or M4R, and WITHOUT DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Remove the headlights (see Halogen headlight: Removal - Refitting) (80B, Headlights).

F4R or M4R, and DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Remove the headlights (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting) (80C, Xenon bulbs).

F4R or M4R

• Remove the front impact cross member (see Front impact cross member: Removal - Refitting) (41A, Front lower structure).

• Remove the air deflector.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

WARNING

In order to avoid any refrigerant leaks, do not damage (deform, twist, etc.) the pipe.

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.

D4F or K4J or K4M or K9K

• Remove the bolts (1) from the connecting pipes on the compressor.
• Move aside the connecting pipes.
• Plug the openings on the connecting pipes and compressor.

• Disconnect the compressor connector (3).
• Remove:
  • bolts (2) and (4) from the compressor,
  • the compressor.

F4R or M4R

• Remove the bolt (5) from the expansion valve - compressor connecting pipe.

• Disconnect the compressor connector (6).
• Remove the bolts (7) from the connecting pipes on the compressor.
• Move aside the connecting pipes.
• Plug the openings on the connecting pipes and compressor.
• Remove:
  • the compressor bolts (8),
  • the compressor.

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

• Refit:
  • the compressor,
  • the compressor bolts.
• Tighten the compressor bolts.

F4R or M4R

• Refit the expansion valve - compressor connecting pipe bolt.

• Connect the connector to the compressor.
• Position the compressor connecting pipes.
• Refit the compressor connecting pipe bolts.
• Tighten the connecting pipe bolts.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the air deflector.

F4R or M4R

• Remove the front impact cross member (see Front impact cross member: Removal - Refitting) (41A, Front lower structure).

F4R or M4R, and DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Refit the headlights (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting) (80C, Xenon bulbs).

F4R or M4R, and WITHOUT DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Refit the headlights (see Halogen headlight: Removal - Refitting) (80B, Headlights).

K9K - D4F, and 784

• Refit the intercooler (see Intercooler: Removal - Refitting) (12B, Turbocharging).

• Refit the accessories belt (see Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting) (11A, Top and front of engine).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).

Note: A summary table gives the quantity of refrigerant in the system according to the engine type (see 62A, Air conditioning, Air conditioning: Parts and consumables for the repair, 62A-2)

• Fill up the refrigerant circuit using the refrigerant charging station (see 62A, Air conditioning, Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling, 62A-10).
• In the event of replacement, apply the after repair procedure:
  • Switch on the ignition,
  • Check that the air conditioning is off,
  • Switch the ventilation to speed 2,
  • Put the temperature setting at minimum,
  • Select the air recirculation position,
  • Start the engine.
  • Run the air conditioning in manual mode (in the case of climate control do not press auto),
  • Run the engine at idle speed for 3 minutes with air conditioning,
  • Switch off the engine.
• 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),
  • the engine cover.

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