Renault Clio: 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:
READ NEXT:
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
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
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
SEE MORE:
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any repair (see Front axle components:
Precautions for the repair).
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the surrounding
components.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Posi
Bonnet release control: Removal - Refitting
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove:
the wheel arch liners (see 55A, Exterior protection,
Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting, 55A-41),
the front bumper (see 55A, Exterior protection,
Front bumper: Removal - Refitting, 55A-1
© 2016-2025 Copyright Renault Clio Owners Club
