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Exhaust gas recirculation
14
14-3
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The valve is controlled by an RCO signal issued by the
injection computer. The RCO signal permits
modulation of the opening of the valve, and
consequently, the quantity of exhaust gas directed
back towards the inlet manifold.
The computer continuously carries out a test to detect
the position of the EGR valve flap.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
The parameters which determine the actuation of the
EGR valve are as follows:
– the coolant temperature,
– the air temperature,
– the air pressure,
– the accelerator pedal position,
– the engine speed.
The EGR function is cut if:
– the battery voltage is less than 9 volts,
– the engine speed is greater than 3000 rpm.,
– a characteristics map (engine speed/load) exceeds a
given threshold,
– the vehicle speed is less than 12 km/h, the engine
speed is less than 1000 rpm and if the coolant
temperature is greater than 60 ˚C for 40 seconds.
The EGR valve is not supplied after engine start
according to a coolant temperature characteristics
map.
time (s)The electric EGR valve is supplied for 40 seconds on
each return to idling speed if the air temperature is
greater than 15 ˚C.
Coolant
temperature (˚C)
15761R
1
2
4
5
6Solenoid supply
Sensor supply
Sensor earth
Solenoid earth
Sensor output
-20 0 17 20
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Alternator
16
16-2
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect the battery as well as all electrical
connections on the alternator.
Separate the diesel filter from its mounting and
remove.
Unclip the power steering reservoir.
Release the air conditioning pipe at (A).
Remove:
– the wiring mounting support (1) and remove the unit,
– the front right wheel as well as the mudguard,
– the accessories belt.Special features of vehicles fitted with air
conditioning:
Before removing the accessories belt, check the
centreline of the automatic tensioner (see
section 07 "Accessories belt tension").
Loosen bolt (A), then bolt (B) until the shoulder is
exceeded while holding the automatic tensioner plate
using a 9.35 mm square, then relax the belt by moving
the ratchet in the direction of the arrow.
Remove:
– the bolts (A) and (B),
– the alternator mountings and remove the alternator. SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 1273 Tool for checking belt tension
16870R4
98837-1R4
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Starter
16
16-5
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove (for the Scénic):
– the front right hand grille as well as the mounting
bolts of the left hand grille,
– the closure panel of the scuttle,Remove (all types):
– the turbocharging air ducts between the exchanger
and the engine,
– the pre-catalytic converter mountings to the turbo.
Loosen the exhaust pipe clamp mounting.
Remove:
– the pre-catalytic converter stay (1),
– the catalytic converter mountings on the precatalytic
converter and remove this by moving the engine
towards the cooling system,
– the oil return pipe (8),
– the starter electrical connections.
– the starter mountings,
– the starter motor.
REFITTING
To remove, proceed in the reverse order.
Check the presence of the starter motor centring
dowel.
11020R
11036R2
16155R
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Thermal plunger unit
19
19-3
Thermal plunger unit
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the engine undertray.
Position the hose clips at the inlet and outlet of the
thermal plunger mounting unit (plugs).
Disconnect the hoses on this unit.
Remove the mounting bolt for the thermal plunger
support unit as well as the supply wires and remove
the unit.
REFITTING
The plugs are tightened in the usual fashion.
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Top up the coolant and bleed the cooling circuit (see
section 19 "Filling - bleeding"). SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 453 -01
Mot. 1202
Mot. 1448Hose clamp pliers set
Hose clip pliers
Long nose pliers for hose clips
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Thermal plungers 2
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Radiator
19
19-4
Radiator
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the engine undertray.
Drain the cooling circuit through the lower radiator
hose.
Disconnect the wiring of the fan unit.
Unclip the power steering reservoir and remove it.
Remove:
– the upper cross member,
– the upper radiator mountings,
– the upper hoses on the radiator,
– the inlet manifold-air exchanger duct,
– the fan unit mountings on the radiator and remove
the fan,
– the radiator mountings on the condenser and remove
the radiator.REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Fill and bleed the cooling circuit (see section 19
"Filling and bleeding").
NOTE: ensure that the fins of the radiator or of the
condenser (if fitted) are not damaged when
removing-refitting, and protect them if necessary. SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 1202 -01
Hose clip pliers
Mot. 1202 -02
Mot. 1448 Long nose pliers for hose clips
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Water pump
19
19-5
Water pump
REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a two post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the engine undertray.
Drain the cooling circuit through the lower radiator
hose.
Unclip the diesel filter and remove it.
Remove:
– the front right wheel along with the mudguard,
– the style cover,
– the accessories belt (see Section 07 "Accessories
belt tension"),
– the coolant pump and power assisted steering pump
pulleys,
– the water pump.Cleaning
It is very important not to scratch the gasket faces.
Use the Décapjoint product to dissolve any part of the
gasket which remains attached.
Wear gloves whilst carrying out the following
operation.
– Apply the product to the parts to be cleaned; wait
about ten minutes, then remove it using a wooden
spatula.
Do not allow this agent to drip on to the paintwork.
REFITTING
Refit:
– the water pump (fitted with a new gasket), tightening
the bolts to a torque of 1.7 daN.m,
– the accessories belt and tension it (see section 07
"Accessories belt tension").
Fill and bleed the cooling circuit, (see section 19
"Filling and Bleeding"). SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 1202 -01
Hose clip pliers
Mot. 1202 -02
Mot. 1448 Long nose pliers for hose clips
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Water pump bolts 1.7
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Catalytic converter
19
19-7
1419 EXHAUST
Catalytic converter
Disconnect the battery and put the vehicle on a two
post lift.
Fit a flywheel immobiliser.
Loosen the catalytic converter/precatalytic converter
mountings.
Fit tool Tav. 1233-01 replacing the bolts of the sub-
frame one by one.Remove:
– the bolts of the sub-frame tie-rods,
– the nut and eccentric bolt of the steering shaft
yoke (1),
– the torque reaction arm.
Lower the sub-frame to a height of 40 mm at the front
and 60 mm at the rear.
Remove the exhaust mounting clip.
Remove the mounting nuts of the catalytic converter
and remove it, taking care not to damage the heat
shields.
REFITTING
Proceed in the reverse order from removal.
WARNING: all damaged heat shields must be
replaced to prevent the risk of fire. TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Engine tie bar bolt 6.2
Steering shaft yoke bolts 3
Engine sub-frame bolts
–front ∅ 10
–rear ∅ 12 6.2
10.5
Three point flange nuts 2
Sub-frame - side member tie rod bolts 3
15870R
97390-1R2
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Compressor
62
62-2
SCENIC Compressor
REMOVAL
Drain the R134a refrigerant circuit (refer to the
procedure described in the "Air conditioning" manual).
Disconnect the battery.
Remove:
– the cooling assembly (see section 19 ),
– the alternator (see section 16),
– the R134a refrigerant pipes retaining bolt,
– the four compressor mounting bolts.REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Tighten the R134a refrigerant pipes retaining bolt on
the compressor to 3 daN.m.
Fill the R134a refrigerant circuit using the filling
equipment.
IMPORTANT:
When replacing the existing compressor with a new
compressor, it is essential to drain some of the oil from
the new compressor, so that the amount of oil in the
new compressor corresponds to the amount of oil
drained from the oil compressor.
99211S
Oil drained
new
compressor=Oil
in the new
compressor-Oil remaining
in the old
compressor