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BRAKES
BLEEDING AND FILLING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Bleeding the braking circuit with the bleed apparatus.
Connect the bleed apparatus [1]on the brake fluid reservoir (4).
Adjust the apparatus pressure to 2 bars.
For each brake circuit:
- Couple a transparent tube on the bleed screw.
- Submerge the other end of the tube in a clean container.
- Open the bleed screw.
- Wait until the brake fluid flows out without air bubbles.
- Close the bleed screw.
- Remove the bleed apparatus [1].
Check the level of the brake fluid
(between the «DANGER»level and the «MAXI»level).
Fill if necessary with the the approved and recommended synthetic brake fluid.
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BRAKESBLEEDING AND FILLING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Bleeding the braking circuit without the bleed apparatus.
NOTE:Two operators are necessary.
For each brake circuit:
- Apply the brake pedal to place the circuit under pressure.
- Couple a transparent tube on the bleed screw.
- Submerge the other end of the tube in a clean container.
- Open the bleed screw.
- Wait until the fluid flows out without air bubbles.
- Close the bleed screw.
NOTE:Recommence the process a second timeif that is necessary.
Check the level of the brake fluid
(between the «DANGER»level and
the «MAXI»level).
Fill if necessary with the the approved and recommended synthetic
brake fluid.Bleeding the secondary braking circuit.
WARNING: During the bleed operations: take care to maintain the
level of the brake fluid in the reservoir, keep it topped up.
NOTE:The bleed apparatus [1]is still connected on the brake fluid
reservoir (4).
Use the diagnostic tools [2]or [3].
Select the menu corresponding to the vehicle:
- ABSmenu
(according to equipment).- ESPmenu (according to equipment).
Follow the instructions of the diagnostic tool.
At the end of the bleed programme, check the level of the brake fluid,
top up if necessary.
Check the travel of the brake pedal: it must not be excessive. If it is,
restart the bleed procedure.
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BRAKES
PARKING BRAKE
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Checking and adjusting the handbrake.
Remove the handbrake console.
Jack up and chock the vehicle with the rear wheels hanging free.
Check the correct routing of the brake cables under the vehicle.
Apply and release the handbrake ten times
.
Set the handbrake to the 3rdnotch.
Tighten the nut (1)until the rear brakes are applied.
Pull the handbrake lever vigorously 4to 5 times.
Set the handbrake to the 3rd notch.
Check that the rear brakes are applied.
Check that the wheels can be turned freely by hand with the handbrake
released.
Lower the vehicle.
Refit the handbrake console.
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BRAKES
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PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
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Adjustment.
Remove the handbrake trim (1).
Unclip the sound-deadening (2).
Raise and support the vehicle with the rear wheels hanging
free.
Check the correct routing of the brake cables under the
vehicle.
Apply and release the handbrake 4 times
.
Set the handbrake to the 5thnotch.
Tighten the nut (3)until the rear brakes are applied.
Pull the handbrake lever vigorously 4to 5 times.
Set the handbrake to the 5thnotch.
Check that the rear brakes are applied.
With the handbrake released, check that the wheels can be
turned freely by hand.
Lower the vehicle.
Refit the sound-deadening (2)and the handbrake trim (1).
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AIR
CONDITIONING
ESSENTIAL: The compressor lubricant is extremely hygroscopic; always use FRESH oil.
Checking the compressor oil level
There are three specific cases:
- 1/Repairs to a system without leaks.
- 2/Slow leak.
- 3/Fast leak.
1/ Repairing a system without leaks.
a) - Using draining/recovery equipment not fitted with an oil decanter.
- Drain the system as slowly as possible via the LOW PRESSUREvalve, so as not to lose any oil.
- No more oil should be added when filling the system with R 134.afluid.
b) - Using draining/filling equipment fitted with an oil decanter.
- Drain the R 134.afluid from the system in accordance with the instructions in the equipment handbook.
- Measure the amount of oil recovered.
- Add the same amount of NEWoil when filling the system with R 134.afluid.
c) - Replacing a compressor.
- Remove the old compressor, drain it and measure the oil quantity.
- Drain the new compressor
(supplied full), so that the same amount of NEWoil is left in the compressor as was in the old compressor.
- No more oil should be added when filling the system with R 134.a fluid.
SPECIAL FEATURES: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
Compressor lubricant
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AIR
CONDITIONING
Checking the compressor oil level (continued)
2/ Slow leak.
Slow leaks do not lead to oil loss, therefore the same procedure should be followed as if there was no leak at all.
3/ Fast leak.
This type of leak causes both oil loss as well as allowing air to enter the system.
It is therefore necessary to:
- Replace the dehydrator.
- Drain as much oil as possible
(when replacing the faulty component).
Either before or during filling of the system with R 134.afluid, introduce 80 ccof NEWoil into the circuit.
When changing one of the following components, add the quantity stated:
- A drying bottle : 15 ccof compressor oil.
- A condenser or an evaporator : 20 ccof compressor oil.
- High pressure or low pressure pipework : 5 ccof compressor oil.
- A drying cartridge : 15 ccof compressor oil.
SPECIAL FEATURES: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
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AIR
CONDITIONING
SPECIAL FEATURES: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (R 134.a)
Changing the filtering/drying cartridge
Move aside the radiator/condenser assembly.
Remove the plug (6), using tool [2].
Support the radiator/condenser assembly thus moved aside.
Remove the filtering/drying cartridge (7), using pliers.
Refitting.
Refit the filtering/drying cartridge (7).
Clean the threads of the plug (6).
It is essntial to change the O-ring seals (8).
Lubricate the O-ring seals (8)with aircon compressor oil.
Refit:
- The plug (6), using tool [2], tighten to 1,4 ± 0,2 m.daN.
- The brackets (5).
- The screws (4).
- The cardboard from the radiator harness.
- The nuts (1).
- The air filter assembly (3).
Couple the hose (2).
Recharge the circuit (R134.a)
(according to equipment) (see corresponding
operation).
Check the operation of the air conditioning.
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CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Outillage EXXOTest
Outillage
(flash équipement & matériel).Exxoclim : 2.4.2-1
Mode d’emploi : Voir notice constructeur
Procédure de l’essai.
Contrôle.
Mettre en place l'outillage
(selon notice du constructeur).
Opérations préliminaires.
Fermer tous les aérateurs frontaux.
Démarrer le moteur.
Ouvrir l'aérateur frontal gauche.
Positionner la commande du répartiteur d'air sur«débit frontal».
Activer la commande«recirculation d'air».
Activer la commande"AIR
CONDITIONING ".
Position des commandes de AIR
CONDITIONING :
- Commande de température sur froid maxi.
- Commande de pulseur en position vitesse maximum.
Laisser la AIR
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Outillage VALEO
Outillage.
Clim test 2 : 4372-T
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