Renault Clio: Plugs: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 740 - D4F, and 784 or 786

Spark plug electrode gap

REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
D4F, and 784

- Remove the turbocharger air outlet pipe bolt (2) from
the inlet distributor.
- Remove the turbocharger air outlet pipe clip (3) from
the turbocharger.
Note:
If the clip (4) is removed from the heat resistant
protector, the latter must be replaced.
- Move aside the turbocharger air outlet pipe.
D4F, and 740
- Remove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit:
Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

WARNING
To disconnect the spark plug leads, pull on the
extensions and not on the leads.
- Disconnect the spark plug ignition wiring harnesses (5).
- Remove the spark plugs using the (Ele. 1933)
equipped with the (Ele. 1382-01).
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- Check and, if necessary, correct the spark plug electrode
gaps using a set of feeler gauges.

- It is essential to apply a bead of FLUOSTAR 2L
(see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair)
(04B, Consumables - Products) with a diameter
of 2 mm to the inner edge of the high tension
caps on the spark plug and ignition coil side.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the spark plugs.
- Torque tighten the spark plugs (23 N.m) using the
(Ele. 1933) fitted with the (Ele. 1382-01).
III - FINAL OPERATION
- Connect the ignition wiring harnesses to the spark
plugs.
D4F, and 784
- Refit the turbocharger air outlet pipe.
- Clip the turbocharger air outlet pipe onto the turbocharger.
- Refit the turbocharger air outlet pipe bolt on the inlet
distributor.
D4F, and 740
- Refit the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit:
Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).
F4R

Spark plug electrode gap

REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove:
- the engine cover (if fitted),
- the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting,
17A-2).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Remove the spark plugs using the tool (Ele. 1382)
with the grey sleeve.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- Check and, if necessary, correct the spark plug electrode
gaps using a set of feeler gauges.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the spark plugs.
- Torque tighten the spark plugs (28 N.m) using (Ele.1382) fitted with the grey sleeve.
III - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit:
- the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting,
17A-2),
- the engine cover (if fitted).
M4R

REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove:
- the engine cover,
- the inlet manifold (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor:
Removal - Refitting, 12A-45),
- the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting,
17A-2).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Remove the spark plugs using the tool (Ele. 1382)
with the red sleeve equipped with the tool (Ele.1382-01).
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the spark plugs.
- Torque tighten the spark plugs (17.5 N.m) using
the tool (Ele. 1382) with the red sleeve equipped
with the tool (Ele. 1382-01).
II - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit:
- the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting,
17A-2),
- the inlet manifold (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Inlet distributor:
Removal - Refitting, 12A-45),
- the engine cover.
K4J or K4M

Spark plug electrode gap

REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal -
Refitting, 17A-2).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Remove the spark plugs using (Ele. 1382) (1).
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- Check and, if necessary, correct the electrode gap
for each spark plug.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the spark plugs.
- Torque tighten the spark plugs (28 N.m) using (Ele.1382) fitted with the grey sleeve.
III - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit the ignition coils (see 17A, Ignition, Coils: Removal - Refitting,
17A-2).
D4F, and 740 - D4F, and 742 or 764

Spark plug electrode gap

REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
D4F, and 740 - D4F, and 742 or 764
- Remove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit:
Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).

WARNING
To disconnect the spark plug leads, pull on the
extensions and not on the leads.
- Disconnect the spark plug wiring.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Remove the spark plugs using the (Ele. 1933) (1) equipped with the (Ele.
1382-01) (2).
REFITTING
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Check and, if necessary, correct the spark plug electrode
gaps using a set of feeler gauges.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED

- Refit the spark plugs.
- Torque tighten the spark plugs (23 N.m) using the
(Ele. 1933) fitted with the (Ele. 1382-01).
III - FINAL OPERATION

- Apply a bead of FLUORSTAR 2L grease (see Vehicle:
Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B,
Consumables - Products) 2 mm in diameter on the
internal perimeter of the high-tension caps at the
spark plug end.
- Connect the spark plug wiring.
D4F, and 740 - D4F, and 742 or 764
- Refit the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter unit:
Removal - Refitting, 12A-17).
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D4F, and 740
WARNING
Do not use any product designed to improve electrical
contact in the injection computer connectors
and oxygen sensors and on the oxygen sensor
body. Failure to respect this advic
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ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT OF SELECTION CABLE DURING A
REMOVAL OPERATION
1 - Passenger compartment
Shift the selector lever to third gear.
Fit a shim (1) (6 mm between the locking ring and
reverse gear interlock on the selector lever.
Use a strap (2) to immobilise the lever against the
shim
I - SPECIAL NOTES
Its role is to modify the valve timing.
To improve cylinder filling at all engine speeds, the engine is fitted with an
inlet camshaft dephaser (1).
Dephasing at the moment when the inlet valves close
optimises filling according to engine speed. Torque at
midrange engine speed an
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