1998 RENAULT KANGOO heater

Fit the complete control panel without screwing it
in place.
On the bottom right-hand side
Fit the cable on to the mark.
Place the air distribution control on position
, place the heater control on the maxi-
mum cold position (blue mark) and check that the
flaps are at their end stop.

HEATING
Control cables
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REMOVAL
The control cables can be removed without remo-
ving the dashboard.
Remove :
- the ashtray,
- the control unit.
In the bottom right-hand side of the passenger
compartment
Remove the securing clip (E) (depending on which
cable is to be replaced) :
- from the hot/cold air flap control cable,
or
- from the air distribution cable.
REFITTING
Route the cable through the control panel loca-
tion.
Push back the flap control to prevent the cable
from coming out of its location.
Fit securing clips (E) and (M).
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Radiator
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13085S
Other type of quick-release hose clamps.
REMOVAL
The radiator is removed after first removing the
air blower unit, the dashboard and the air distri-
bution unit.
Engine compartment end
Fit a hose clamp and disconnect the quick-release
clamps from the heater hoses.Fit a deflector and blow out the remaining liquid
using compressed air.
Remove the heater pipe flange bolt on the bul-
khead.
Passenger compartment end
Unclip the four securing clips (E) and take out the
radiator.
REFITTING
Refitting is carried out in reverse order to remo-
val.
Fit two mounting bolts (F) onto the body of the
unit if the clips have broken.
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Air distribution unit
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12965-1R
- the visor and the instrument panel,
- the switch stalk block assembly.
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery.
Remove :
- the steering wheel bolt,
- the steering wheel after first placing the wheels
in a straight line.
ATTENTION: Follow the recommendations contai-
ned in section 88 relating to the AIR BAG system.
Remove :
- the steering wheel half-shell cowlings,Using adhesive tape, immobilise the rotor for the
air bag switch.
Remove :
- the ashtray,
- the two screws securing the heater control pa-
nel,
- the fuse holder plate securing screws (five
screws),
- the dashboard mounting nuts.
Unclip the wiring from the dashboard.
Remove the dashboard.
12971R
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HEATING
Air distribution unit
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13084S
13069R3
13085S
Other type of quick-release clamps. Engine compartment end
Fit a hose clamp and disconnect the quick-release
clamps from the heater hoses.Fit a deflector and blow out the remaining liquid
using compressed air.
Remove :
- the flange bolt from the heater pipes,
- the windscreen wiper arms using tool
Elé. 1294-01,
- the upper seal for the plenum chamber as well
as the external air intake grille,
- the blown air unit,
- the air distribution unit mounting bolt.
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Air distribution unit
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In the passenger compartment
Remove :
- the air distribution unit,
- the heater unit radiator.REFITTING
Check :
- that the wiring is correctly routed behind the
dashboard,
- that the air ducts are correctly secured to pre-
vent noises developing.
Change the steering wheel bolt (pre-bonded bolt,
tightening torque : 4.5 daN.m).
IMPORTANT : Before reconnecting the AIR BAG
cushion it is necessary to apply the air bag system
operational check procedure :
• Check that the AIR BAG warning light on the
instrument panel is illuminated when the igni-
tion is switched on.
• Connect an inert ignition unit to the AIR BAG
cushion connector and check that the warning
light extinguishes.
• Switch off the ignition, connect the AIR BAG
cushion in place of the inert ignition unit and
secure the cushion on to the steering wheel.
• Switch on the ignition, check that the air bag
warning light illuminates for three seconds
when the ignition is switched on and then ex-
tinguishes and remains extinguished.
If the warning light does not operate as indicated
above, please consult section 88 of the workshop
repair manual.
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AIR CONDITIONING
Fault finding - Customer complaints
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KANGOO
ALL TYPES
CHART 1
CHART 2
CHART 3
CHART 4
CHART 5
CHART 6
CHART 7
CHART 8
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FAN DOES NOT OPERATECHART 9
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INCONVENIENCE
Controls stiffCHART 10
RECIRCULATION FLAP DOES NOT OPERATECHART 11
No cold air
Too cold
Performance poorCHART 12
CHART 13
CHART 14
AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS
CHART 15 COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DOES NOT OPERATE
Air distribution problem
Air flow problem
Heater performance poor
No heat
Too hot
Heating inadequate in the rear
Deicing/demisting performance poor
Ventilation performance poor
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AIR CONDITIONING
Fault finding charts
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KANGOO
ALL TYPES
Check that the system operates correctly.AFTER
REPAIR
yes
CHART 2AIR FLOW PROBLEM
Before carrying out any work, check that the customer uses the air conditioning
correctly.
Non regulated air conditioning.
NOTES
no
yes
yes
yesSee CHART 1.
no
noEnd of fault finding.
Does the passenger compartment fan
operate?noSee CHART 9.
Repair or clean or change
the particle filter.Check the air intake circuit, scuttle panel
grille, particle filter, rain shield.
Are they correct?
Check that the air extraction circuit
is not blocked.
Repair if necessary.
Does the fault persist?
Is it a passenger compartment
air distribution problem?
Remove the heater radiator.
It must be blocked, clean or change it
(only valid for vehicles which have been
driven without the particle filter).
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Fault finding charts
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KANGOO
ALL TYPES
Check that the system operates correctly.AFTER
REPAIR
no
CHART 3HEATER PERFORMANCE POOR
NOTES
yes
Advise the customer how to use the heating
system correctly
(eg. : Do not place the passenger
compartment fan on full when starting from
cold, turn it up gradually instead).
Carry out a road test to observe the customer
complaints.
Is the test satisfactory?
yes
A
yes
yes
noSee CHART 1.
no
noEnd of fault finding.
Before carrying out any work, check that the customer uses the air conditioning
correctly.
Non regulated air conditioning.
Visually check that
the action of the control moves
the mixing flap.
Does the flap move?
Visually check
whether the flap travel is complete.
Is it complete?
Check the cooling circuit
(correct filling and bleeding),
the condition of the circuit (pipes,
connections, conformity
of the circuit...).
Repair if necessary.
Does the fault persist?
Readjust the control cable
(cable which controls the sprockets to the
right of the air distribution unit).
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