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DRAINING, RE-FILLING
Power assisted steering
05
CHECKING THE LEVEL
POWER ASSISTED STEERING PUMP LEVEL
For topping up or filling, use ELF RENAULTMATIC
D2 or MOBIL ATF 220 oil
.
The level, when correct, should be visible between
the
MINI and MAXI marks on the reservoir (1).
98489R1
98487R1
F8Q ENGINE
F3R ENGINE
98437R1
K7M ENGINE
98700R1
E7J ENGINE
05-4
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Page
COOLING
Specifications
Filling - bleeding
Checking
Radiator
Diagram
Exhaust
General
Catalytic converter
Exhaust pipe assembly
Fuel tank
Fuel tank
Filler neck
Gauge
Pump and sender unit
Engine suspension
Suspended engine mountings
Engine mounting pads19-1
19-2
19-3
19-4
19-6
19-12
19-15
19-16
19-19
19-23
19-25
19-26
19-29
19-32 COOLING - EXHAUST- FUEL TANK -
ENGINE SUSPENSION
1916-1
16-9 STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator
Starter motor
16
IGNITION - INJECTION
IGNITION
Power module
Static ignition
Spark plugs
Injection
General
Location of components
Special notes on semi-sequential
injection
Special notes on sequential injection
Injection fault warning light
Engine immobiliser function
Computer configuration as a
function of the gearbox type
17
14-1
14-9
14-13
14-19
14-21
14-22 ANTIPOLLUTION
Fuel vapour recirculation
Oil vapour rebreathing
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Catalytic converter
Catalytic converter - oxygen sensor
Test for the presence of lead
14
17-28
17-29
17-32
17-33
17-34
17-36
17-39 IGNITION - INJECTION
(continued)
Injection strategy / automatic
transmission
Injection strategy / air conditioning
Idle speed correction
Idle speed adaptive correction
Richness regulation
Adaptive richness correction
Operating wiring diagram
17
Page
17-1
17-2
17-5
17-6
17-12
17-17
17-19
17-24
17-25
17-26
Contents
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ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Oil consumption
10
TESTING METHOD
Oil consumption of 1 litre for 1 000 km (620
miles) is acceptable.
Check there is no external oil leak from the en-
gine.
For accurate testing, certain conditions must be
observed when draining the engine oil :
- the engine should be warm,
- the dipstick and filling plug should be removed.
Drain the engine and leave the oil running out for
15 minutes minimum.
Refit the drain plug and "seal" it (spot of paint co-
vering the plug and the sump) in order to check at
a later date that it has not been removed.
Use a measuring cylinder to check the amount of
oil required to fill the engine:
Engines:
E7J 2.75 litres
K7M 3 litres
F3R 5.5 litres
F8Q 5 litres
Refit the filling plug and seal it.Ask the driver to return the vehicle after 1 000 km
(620 miles) during which time the oil level should
be monitored regularly with the dipstick.
When the vehicle is returned, check the drain and
filling plugs have not been tampered with.
Under the same conditions:
- engine warm,
- dipstick and filling plug removed.
Drain the oil and use a measuring cylinder to
check the amount of oil collected.
Calculate the oil consumption in litres per
1 000 km (620 miles) if the mileage is different.
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87363R1
ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Oil pressure
10
SPECIAL TOOLING
Mot. 836 -05 Oil pressure testing kit
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Long 22 mm socket
CHECKING
The oil pressure must be checked when the engine
is warm (approximately 80°C).
Composition of the kit Mot. 836-05.
USE
F engine
E and K engine
B + FC + E + F
ENGINE CHECK
E and K engines
Idle1 bar
3 000 rpm.3 bar
F engine
1 000 rpm.1.2 bar
3 000 rpm.3.5 bar.
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TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Cylinder head gasket
11
CHECKING THE GASKET FACE
Use a straight edge and a set of shims to check for
gasket face deformation.
Maximum bow 0.05 mm.
The cylinder head may not be re-ground.
REFITTING (Special notes)
Remove the liner retaining flanges Mot. 588
(except K7M).
Wipe the gasket faces of the cylinder block and
the cylinder head.
Check the centring dowel is present (G).
87474S
Position the cylinder head gasket.
Refit the cylinder head, lubricate the threads and
the bearing faces under the heads of the bolts
with engine oil.
Note : check the length of the bolts for the
cylinder head, the shorter ones are used on the
inlet side.
Cylinder head tightening (see section 07, cylinder
head tightening).
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
For refitting the timing belt, (see section 11-
Timing belt).
Fill and bleed the cooling circuit, (see section 19).
98713R
E7J - K7M ENGINE
11-15
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TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Cylinder head gasket
11 F3R ENGINE
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Drain the cooling circuit from the lower radiator
hose at the water pump end.
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Front right suspended engine
mounting cover nut 3 to 4.5
Wheel bolt 9
Tensioner nut 4
Suspended engine mounting cover bolt 4
Suspended engine mounting limiter bolt 6
Crankshaft pulley 12
Bolt mounting suspended engine
mounting on cylinder head 2
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Allen key for cylinder head bolts ST 10L FACOM for example
Engine support tool DESVIL M300 for example
Star socket ST X 14 FACOM for example
Star shaped elbowed allen key T50 FACOM for example
Remove the 2 bolts (1) and slacken bolt (2) of the
coil mounting then slide it downwards.
98898R
Mot. 591-04 Angular wrench for tightening the cylinder head
Mot. 591-02 Index
Mot. 1054
TDC pin
Mot. 1159 Engine support tool
Mot. 1273 Tool for checking belt tension
Mot. 1289-03 Fork for centring the suspended engine mounting limiter
11-16
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TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Cylinder head gasket
11 F3R ENGINE
CLEANING
It is very important not to scratch the gasket faces
of parts in aluminium.
Use Décapjoint to dissolve any gasket remaining
on the metal.
Apply the product to the area to be cleaned; wait
approximately ten minutes then remove using a
wooden spatula.
Gloves should be worn during this operation.
Remember that this operation should be carried
out with extreme care to avoid the risk of foreign
bodies being introduced into the oilways bringing
oil under pressure to the camshaft (oilways are
located in both the cylinder head and the cylinder
block).
If this recommendation is not observed there is a
risk that the rocker jets may become blocked and
damage may occur rapidly to the rocker cams and
tappets.
CHECKING THE GASKET FACE
Use a straight edge and a set of shims to check for
gasket face deformation.
Maximum bow 0.05 mm.
The cylinder head may not be re-ground.
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TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Cylinder head gasket
11F8Q ENGINE
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the engine undertray.
Drain the cooling circuit via the lower radiator
hose (radiator end).
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Wheel bolt 9
Crankshaft pulley bolt 12
Suspended engine mounting cover bolt 6
Suspended engine mounting limiter bolt 4
Tensioner nut 5
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Star socket ST X 14 FACOM for example
Star socket EX 255 FACOM for example
Engine support tool DESVIL M300 for example
99174R
Mot. 251-01 Dial gauge mounting
Mot. 252-01 Pressure plate for measuring cylinder liner protrusion
Mot. 1311-06 Tool for removing fuel pipe
Mot. 591-02 Index
Mot. 591-04 Angular wrench for tightening the cylinder head
Mot. 1054
TDC pin
Mot. 1159 Tool for retaining the engine on the sub-frame
Mot. 1202 Hose clip pliers
Mot. 1273 Tool for checking belt tension
Mot. 1281-01 Oil filter wrench
Mot. 1289-03 Fork for centring suspended engine mounting limiter
Remove:
- the timing belt (see section 11 - timing belt),
- bolts (A) mounting the tensioner, together
with bolt (B) for the alternator drive belt ten-
sion strut mounting,
11-22