Renault Clio: Engine cooling: Parts and consumables for the repair
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Engine And Peripherals / Cooling / Engine cooling: Parts and consumables for the repair
INGREDIENT
Coolant GLACEOL RX (TYPE D)
Note: Ready-to-use coolant or antifreeze must be diluted with distilled water in accordance with the guidelines marked on the container.
Engine cooling: Precautions for the repair
IMPORTANT
The circuits are designed to be pressurized, so be careful at high temperatures (risk of serious burns).
Never remove the cap from the expansion bottle while the engine is hot.
Take care when carrying out a repair under the bonnet, as the radiator fan(s) may start to operate without warning.
Do not open the bleed valve(s) while the engine is running.
Only use recommended coolants: GLACEOL RX (TYPE D).
WARNING
- The coolant helps to keep the engine running properly (heat exchange).
- The system does not operate using pure water.
WARNING
Take care not to damage the cooling unit fins (radiator, condenser, etc.) during handling. When carrying out a repair that requires a complete circuit drain, it is essential to flush the circuit with clean water, blow compressed air through the circuit to eliminate water, fill and drain the circuit and then " measure the effective protection " . The parameters to be observed are:
- protection down to - 25
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Engine cooling system: Check
IMPORTANT
When working in the engine compartment, take
care as the radiator fan(s) may start up unexpectedly
(risk of being cut).
To avoid any risk of serious burns when the engine
is hot:
do not
Engine cooling system: Operating diagram
D4F
D4F, and 740 or 742 or 764
Engine
Cooling radiator
heater matrix
Expansion bottle
Water pump
Thermostat
Bleed screws
5 mm restriction
10 mm restriction
Note:
The rating of the expansio
Cooling system: Draining - Refilling
IMPORTANT
The circuits are designed to be pressurised, so be
careful at high temperatures (risk of serious burns).
Do not remove the cap from the expansion bottle
while the engine is hot.
Take care
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Gear control: List and location of components
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 the gearbox
TL4
Note:
The external control of the TL4 gearbox has an
adjusting system (3) on the se
Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling
AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 62A, Air conditioning, Air conditioning:
Precautions for the repair, 62A-1).
WARNING
Consult the device's operating manual to avoid
incorrect use
