Renault Clio: Oil decanter: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Engine And Peripherals / Top And Front Of Engine / Oil decanter: Removal - Refitting

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REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Throttle valve: Removal - Refitting, 12A-33),
  • the intake distributor (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, 12A-45),
  • the ignition coils from cylinders 2, 3 and 4 (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2).

• Remove:
  • the inlet manifold retaining bracket mounting bolts (1),
  • the inlet manifold retaining brackets (2).
• Unclip the petrol vapour rebreathing solenoid valve wiring harness (3).
• Remove:
  • the retaining bracket mounting bolts (4),
  • the retaining brackets.
• Disconnect the oil vapour rebreathing pipe (5) from the oil decanter.
• Remove the oil vapour rebreathing pipe.
• Unclip the breather hose (6) from the gearbox.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the mounting bolts (7) from the oil separator,
  • the oil decanter.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION

• Clean the joint faces.

WARNING

The joint faces must be clean, dry and free from grease (avoid finger marks).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the oil decanter fitted with a new seal,
  • the oil decanter mounting bolts.

• Tighten to torque and in order the oil decanter mounting bolts (13 Nm).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the oil vapour rebreathing pipe.
• Connect the oil decanter oil vapour rebreathing hose.
• Refit:
  • the retaining brackets,
  • the retaining bracket mounting bolts.
• Connect the petrol vapour rebreathing solenoid valve wiring harness.
• Refit:
  • the inlet manifold retaining brackets,
  • the inlet manifold retaining bracket mounting bolts,
  • the ignition coils for cylinders 2, 3 and 4 (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting, 17A-2),
  • the intake distributor (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, 12A-45),
  • the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Throttle valve: Removal - Refitting, 12A-33).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

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REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove the intake distributor.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the bolts (1) from the oil separator,
  • the oil separator,
  • the oil separator seal.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• parts always to be replaced: oil decanter bolt.
• parts always to be replaced: Oil decanter seal.

WARNING

Do not scrape the joint faces of the aluminium, any damage caused to the joint face will result in a risk of leaks.

• Use SUPER CLEANING AGENT FOR JOINT FACES (see ) (04B, Consumables - Products) to clean:
  • the oil separator joint face if it is to be re-used,
  • the rocker cover joint face.
• Use SURFACE CLEANER (see ) (04B, Consumables - Products) to degrease:
  • the oil separator joint face if it is to be re-used,
  • the rocker cover joint face.

WARNING

To ensure proper sealing, the gasket surfaces must be clean, dry and not greasy (avoid any finger marks).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • a new seal on the oil separator,
  • the oil separator,
  • new oil separator bolts.
• Torque tighten in order the oil separator bolts (15 N.m).

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the intake distributor.

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