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12A-30
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
D7F
12A
aDisconnect the spark plug high voltage wiring har-
ness (2) .
aMove aside the spark plug high voltage wiring har-
ness.
aDisconnect:
-the petrol vapour rebreather pipe from the inlet dis-
tributor (3) ,
-the non-return valve pipe on the inlet distributor (4)
,
-the air inlet pressure sensor connector (5) ,
-the air temperature sensor connector (6) ,
-the injector connector (7) ,-the fuel supply pipe intermediate union (8) ,
-the oil vapour rebreathing pipe from the inlet dis-
tributor.
aRemove the dipstick.
aRemove:
-the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of
engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting,
page 11A-3) ,
-the alternator upper bolt.
aTilt the alternator forward.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the nuts from the air inlet distributor on the
cylinder head.
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IMPORTANT
During this operation, be sure to:
-refrain from smoking or bringing red hot objects
close to the working area,
-be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting
the union.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
IMPORTANT
Wear latex gloves during the operation.
AIR CONDITIONING
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12A-31
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
D7F
12A
aRemove:
-the air inlet distributor bolts on the rocker cover (9) ,
-the inlet distributor.
When replacing the inlet distributor
aRemove:
-the fuel supply pipe from the injector rail,
-the injector rail bolts,
-the injector rail.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace the inlet distributor seals.
When replacing the inlet distributor
aRefit:
-the injector rail fuel supply pipe on the inlet distrib-
utor,
-the injector rail,
-the injector rail bolts.
aTorque tighten the injector rail bolts (7 N.m).
aRefit:
-the motorised throttle valve with a new seal,
-the motorised throttle valve bolts.
aTorque tighten the motorised throttle valve bolts
(10 N.m).II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aFit the inlet distributor with new seals
aFit without tightening:
-the inlet distributor nuts on the cylinder head,
-the inlet distributor bolts on the rocker cover.
aPre-tighten to torque:
-the inlet distributor nuts on the cylinder head
(initial torque) (8 N.m),
-the inlet distributor bolts on the rocker cover
(initial torque) (3 N.m).
aTorque tighten:
-the inlet distributor nuts on the cylinder head
(17 N.m),
-the inlet distributor bolts on the rocker cover
(10 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aConnect:
-the oil vapour induction pipe from inlet distributor ,
-the fuel supply pipe intermediate union,
-the injector connectors,
-the air temperature sensor connector,
-the air inlet pressure sensor connector,
-the non-return valve pipe on the inlet distributor,
-the petrol vapour rebreather pipe.
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12A-33
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 772
12A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture,
Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) .
aUnclip the fuel supply pipe on the engine oil filler
neck.aRemove:
-the bolt (1) from the engine oil filler neck,
-the engine oil filler neck. Tightening torquesm
throttle valve bolts10 N.m
injector rail bolts7 N.m
inlet distributor nuts on
the rocker cover (initial
torque)8 N.m
inlet distributor bolts on
the cylinder head (initial
torque)3 N.m
inlet distributor nuts on
the rocker cover17 N.m
inlet distributor bolts on
the cylinder head9 N.m
IMPORTANT
During this oper ation, be sure to:
-refrain from smoking or bringing red hot objects
close to the working area,
-be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting the
union.
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
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12A-34
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 772
12A
aDisconnect:
-the oil vapour rebreathing pipe from the inlet dis-
tributor (2) ,
-the non-return valve pipe on the brake servo (3) ,
-the petrol vapour rebreather pipe from the inlet dis-
tributor (4) ,
-the air inlet pressure sensor connector (5) ,
-the inlet air temperature sensor connector (6)
-the throttle valve connector (7) ,
-the injector connectors (8) .
aDisconnect:
-the spark plug high voltage wiring harnesses (9) ,
-the fuel supply pipe union on the injector rail.
aUnpick the engine wiring from the inlet distributor.
aRemove the dipstick.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the nuts (10) from the inlet distributor on the rocker
cover,
-the inlet distributor bolts from the cylinder head,
-the inlet distributor.
When replacing the inlet distributor
aUsing the workbench, remove:
-the fuel supply pipe to the injector rail,
-the injector rail bolts,
-the throttle valve bolts,
-the throttle valve.
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WARNING
To disconnect the spark plug leads, pull on the
extensions and not on the leads.
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12A-37
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 780 or 782
12A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture,
Throttle valve: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-20)
.aRemove:
-the engine oil filler neck bolt (1) ,
-the engine oil filler neck in the direction of the arrow
(2) .
aDisconnect the inlet distributor pressure sensor (3) .
aRemove:
-the inlet distributor pressure sensor bolts (4) ,
-the pressure sensor. Tightening torquesm
inlet distributor bolts (ini-
tial torque)4 N.m
inlet distributor bolts12 N.m
IMPORTANT
During this oper ation, be sure to:
-refrain from smoking or bringing red hot objects
close to the working area,
-be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting the
union.
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for this opera-
tion.
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12A-40
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
K4M
12A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
aRemove:
-the windscreen wiper arms (see Windscreen wip-
er arm: Removal - Refitting) (85A, Wiping -
Washing),-the scuttle panel grille (see Scuttle panel grille:
Removal - Refitting) (56A, Exterior equipment),
-the scoop under the scuttle panel grille (see Scoop
under the scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refit-
ting) (56A, Exterior equipment),
-the dipstick.
aUndo:
-the clip (1) of the air filter unit air outlet pipe on the
air filter unit side,
-the clip (2) of the air filter unit air outlet pipe on the
throttle valve side.
aDisconnect:
-the oil vapour rebreathing pipe (3) from the air filter
unit air outlet pipe,
-the air outlet pipe of the air filter unit.
aRemove the air outlet pipe from the air filter box. Tightening torquesm
throttle valve bolts10 N.m
inlet distributor bolts12 N.m
clip of the air filter unit
air outlet pipe on the
throttle valve3.5 N.m
clip of the air filter unit
air outlet pipe on the air
filter unit3.5 N.m
IMPORTANT
During this oper ation, be sure to:
-refrain from smoking or bringing red hot objects
close to the working area,
-be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting the
union.
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
WARNING
To prevent impurities from entering the circuit, plugs
must be fitted to the openings of all the fuel circuit
components exposed to the open air.
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12A-41
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
K4M
12A
aDisconnect:
-the throttle valve connector (4) ,
-the brake servo non-return valve at the inlet distrib-
utor.
aDisconnect the air inlet temperature sensor connec-
tor (5) .aDisconnect:
-all coil connectors (6) ,
-the inlet air pressure sensor connector (7) ,
-the camshaft dephaser solenoid valve connector
(8) .
aUnpick the wiring (9) .
aMove aside the wiring.
aDisconnect the petrol vapour recirculation pipe (10) .
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12A-42
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
K4M
12A
II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aRemove:
-the inlet distributor bolts (11) ,
-the inlet distributor,
-the inlet distributor seals.
When replacing the inlet distributor
aRemove:
-the air inlet temperature sensor (12) ,
-the air inlet pressure sensor (13) ,-the throttle valve,
-the throttle valve seal.
aRemove:
-the bolts (15) from the heat shield,
-the heat shield,
-the oil vapour rebreathing pipe.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aUse SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts
and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consuma-
bles - Products) to clean and degrease:
-the inlet distributor joint face,
-the joint face of the injector holder shim.
aparts always to be replaced: inlet distributor
seal.
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WARNING
To ensure proper sealing, the gasket surfaces
must be clean, dry and not greasy (avoid any fin-
ger mar ks).
WARNING
Do not scrape the joint faces of the aluminium,
any damage caused to the joint face will result in
a risk of leaks.