1995 RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC air filter

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
E7J engine
Remove:
- the catalytic converter,
- the gearbox selector rod,
- the nuts (1) from the engine and gearbox
mountings,
- the nuts (2) engine tie-bar mounting,
PRJ1001
- the power assisted steering pipe mountings
from the gearbox,
98749R
Disconnect the reversing light.
Remove:
- the power assisted steering pump,
98747R
- the power assisted steering reservoir,
- the air filter,
- the accelerator cable from the throttle body,
- the clutch cable from the gearbox,
- hoses (4), (5), (6) and (7),
98711R
- the speedometer.
10-5

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
K7M engine
98749R
Remove:
- the heat shield from the exhaust manifold
- the catalytic converter,
- the gearbox selector rod,
- the nuts (1) from the engine and gearbox
mountings,
- the nuts (2) from the engine tie-bar mounting,
PRJ1001
- the power assisted steering pipe mountings
from the gearbox,
- the speedometer.
Disconnect the reversing light.
Remove:
- the acoustic tie-rod between the two shock
absorber turrets,
- the air filter,
- the accelerator cable from the throttle body,
- the clutch cable from the gearbox,
- the hoses (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8),
- the expansion bottle and secure it to the
wheelarch,
- the fuel supply and return pipes,
- the brake servo pipe,
- the absolute pressure sensor,
- the earth strap.
Disconnect:
- the power assisted steering and air
conditioning pressostats,
- the compressor supply and the fan unit
supply,
- the temperature switch sensor.
99167R
10-8

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
K7M engine
Remove:
- the relay plate and the engine connection unit
connector,
98756R
- the pipe from the canister solenoid valve,
- the injection computer and secure it to the
engine,
- the starter motor feed wire from the battery.
Disconnect the injection feed wire located in the
scuttle panel.
98754R
Remove:
- the accessories belt,
- the power assisted steering pump pulley.
Move the power assisted steering pump and the
the air conditioning compressor away (without
opening the circuits).
Secure the low pressure pipe for the compressor
to the air filter mounting.
Position the load positioning tool.
Lift the engine to remove the three bolts, the
engine tie-bar mounting and the gearbox
mounting.
Remove the engine.
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Fill the gearbox and the cooling circuit and bleed
the circuit (see section 19).
Fit the brake caliper bolts with Loctite
FRENBLOC and tighten to the correct
torque.
Press the brake pedal several times to bring the
pistons back into contact with the pads.
NOTE: ensure the heat shields are correctly
positioned.
10-9

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
F (E) engine
Right hand side of the vehicle
Remove the pins from the right hand driveshaft
using tool B.Vi. 31-01.
Remove:
- the track rod end using tool T.Av. 476,
- the upper shock absorber bolt and slacken the
nut on the lower bolt without removing it.
Remove the driveshaft from the gearbox.
Remove:
- the exhaust downpipe,
- the gearbox selector rod,
- the power assisted steering pipe mountings
on the gearbox. Left hand side of the vehicle
Remove:
- track rod end using tool T.Av. 476,
- the three bolts for the driveshaft gaiter,
- the two bolts from the shock absorber base,
- the two bolts from the brake caliper then
secure it to the shock absorber spring,
- the bolt from the lower ball joint,
- the complete hub assembly and the
driveshaft.
98749R
Unclip the reversing light wiring loom from the
sub-frame.
98898R
Drain the cooling circuit through the lower
radiator hose at the water pump end.
Remove:
- the air filter as well as the sleeve and its
mounting,
- the tie-bar between the shock absorber
turrets,
- the accelerator and clutch cables,
- the brake servo pipe,
- the two heating hoses,
- the lower expansion bottle hose,
- hoses (1), (2) and (3),
99222R1
10-11

ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Engine - Gearbox
10
F8Q engine
- the air inlet sleeve, the air filter and its
mounting,
- the cooling assembly (see section 19
"Radiator"),
- the alternator belt (see section 16
"Alternator").
Disconnect the compressor feed wire (if fitted).
Remove:
- the compressor mounting bolts (if fitted) and
secure it to the front cross member,
- the power assisted steering pump pulley,
- the oil filter,
- the power assisted steering pump mounting
bolts as well as the power assisted steering
pipe bracket bolt.
Move the pump away and secure it to the sub-
frame.
Disconnect:
- the heating hoses on the thermostat
mounting,
98904R1
- the preheating unit (secure it to the engine),
- the accelerator and clutch cables,
- the altimetric sensor corrector,
- the relay plate and the engine connection unit
electrical connector,
- the fuel supply pipe on the diesel filter using
tool Mot. 1311-06,
98756R
99461R
- the connector on the diesel filter. - the brake servo pipe,
- the pipes and connectors on the fast idle and
EGR solenoid valves,
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ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
E7J Engine
SPECIAL TOOLING
Mot. 1040-01 Dummy cradle for removing and
refitting the engine and
transmission assembly
Mot. 1202 Hose clip pliers
Front sub-frame mounting bolt 6
Rear sub-frame mounting bolt 11
Upper shock absorber cup mounting bolt 3
Wheel bolts 9
Brake caliper mounting bolt 3.5
Universal steering joint mounting bolt 3.5
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect:
- the battery,
- the relay plate and the engine connection unit
electrical connector,
98756R
- the connectors of the ignition module and the
HT coil wire,
- the oxygen sensor connector,
- the accelerator and clutch cables.
Drain:
- the cooling circuit,
- the engine if necessary,
- the gearbox (by removing the cover) if
necessary.
Remove:
- the earth strap,
- the air filter,
- the nut and the eccentric bolt (1) (remove
using a roll pin punch) from the steering shaft
yoke after having pushed the protector back.
97390-1R
10-19

ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
K7M engine
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- the heat shield from the exhaust manifold,
- the catalytic converter (disconnect the oxygen
sensor) and attach the exhaust pipe to the
body,
- the horn,
- the tie rod between the shock absorber
turrets,
- the air filter,
- the earth strap,
- the absolute pressure sensor,
- the expansion bottle and attach it to the
engine.
Disconnect:
- the accelerator cable and the kickdown switch
connector,
- the brake servo pipe,
- the relay plate and the engine connection unit
connectors,
98756R2
- the automatic transmission computer
connector,
- the canister pipe.Remove the battery mounting bracket.
Disconnect:
- the injection feed wire in the scuttle panel
and the starter feed wire,
- the fuel supply and return pipes using tool
Mot. 1311-06, unclipping them from their
mounting,
99461R
- the heater hoses on the thermostat.
Unclip the radiator and hold it to one side by
attaching it to the engine.
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ENGINES AND PERIPHERALS
Engine and transmission assembly
10
F3R engine
98710R
Remove:
- the front wheels,
- the right and left hand mudguards,
- the brake calipers and the ABS sensors (attach
them to the body),
- the sub-frame-body tie rods,
- the exhaust downpipe (disconnect the oxygen
sensor),
- the horn,
- the two exhaust heat shields,
99612R
- the gear control at the gearbox end (turn it
over and attach it to the exhaust pipe),
- the front bumper,
PRJ1002
- the air inlet sleeve, the air filter and its
mounting.
Disconnect:
- the relay plate and the engine connection unit
electrical connector,
98756R
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