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12A-32
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
D7F
12A
aIt is essential to apply a bead of FLUORSTAR 2L
grease with a diameter of 2 mm around the inner
edge of the high tension caps.
aConnect the high voltage wiring harness to the spark
plugs.
aClip the high voltage wiring harness onto the inlet
distributor.
aRefit:
-the intermediate plate,
-the intermediate bracket bolts on the throttle valve,
-the motorised throttle valve,
-the motorised throttle valve bolts.
aTorque tighten the motorised throttle valve bolts
(10 N.m)
aRefit:
-the dipstick,
-the air filter unit air outlet pipe.
-the air filter unit air inlet pipe,
-the air inlet scoop on the front end panel.aFit the alternator in place.
aRefit:
-the alternator upper bolt,
-the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of
engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting,
page 11A-3) .
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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-35
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 772
12A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aparts always to be replaced: inlet distributor
seal.
When replacing the inlet distributor
aRefit:
-the throttle valve with a new seal,
-the throttle valve bolts.
aTorque tighten the throttle valve bolts (10 N.m).
aRefit:
-the injector rail,
-the injector rail bolts.
aTorque tighten the injector rail bolts (7 N.m).
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the inlet distributor, with its new seals.
aFit without tightening:
-the inlet distributor nuts on the rocker cover,
-the inlet distributor bolts from the cylinder head,
aPre-tighten to torque:
-the inlet distributor nuts on the rocker cover
(initial torque) (8 N.m),
-the inlet distributor bolts on the cylinder head
(initial torque) (3 N.m).
aTorque tighten in order:
-the inlet distributor nuts on the rocker cover (17
N.m),-the inlet distributor bolts on the cylinder head
(9 N.m).
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12A-36
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 772
12A
III - FINAL OPERATION
aIt is essential to apply a bead of FLUOSTAR 2L
grease (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for
the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products) 2 mm in
diameter on the inner edge of the high tension caps.
aConnect:
-the high voltage wiring harnesses to the spark
plugs,
-the fuel supply pipe union on the injector rail,
-the motorised throttle valve connector,
-the injector connectors,
-the air inlet temperature sensor connector,
-the non-return valve pipe on the brake servo,
-the petrol vapour rebreather pipe.
aRefit the dipstick.
aClip the engine wiring onto the inlet distributor.
aRefit the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air fil-
ter unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) .
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
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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-38
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 780 or 782
12A
aRemove the « injector rail - injector » assembly (see
17B, Petrol injection, Injector rail - Injectors: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 17B-27) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aDisconnect:
-the air temperature sensor connector from the in-
tercooler air outlet pipe,
-the air pressure sensor connector from the inter-
cooler air outlet pipe.
aUnclip:
-the inlet distributor wiring,
-the throttle valve wiring on the inlet distributor.
aMove the throttle valve wiring to one side.
aDisconnect the non-return valve pipe from the inlet
distributor.
aMove the non-return valve pipe to one side.
aRemove:
-the inlet distributor bolts,
-the inlet distributor,
-the inlet distributor seal.
REFITTING
REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aparts always to be replaced: inlet distributor
seal.aApply a drop of FRENETANCHE (see Vehicle:
Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Con-
sumables - Products) to the inlet distributor bolts.
aRefit:
-the inlet distributor fitted with a new seal,
-the inlet distributor bolts.
aPretighten to torque and in order the inlet distribu-
tor bolts (initial torque) (4 N.m).
aTighten to torque and in order the inlet distributor
bolts (12 N.m).
aPosition the non-return valve pipe on the inlet distrib-
utor.
aConnect the non-return valve pipe on the inlet dis-
tributor.
aFit the throttle valve electrical wiring.
aClip:
-the throttle valve wiring on the inlet distributor,
-the wiring on the inlet distributor. D4F, and 780
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12A-39
FUEL MIXTURE
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 780 or 782
12A
aConnect:
-the air pressure sensor connector on the intercool-
er air outlet pipe,
-the air temperature sensor connector on the inter-
cooler air outlet pipe.
aRefit:
-the injector rail (see 17B, Petrol injection, Injec-
tor rail - Injectors: Removal - Refitting, page
17B-27)
-the distributor pressure sensor,
-the pressure sensor bolt.
aConnect the distributor pressure sensor connector.
aRefit:
-the filler neck,
-the filler neck bolt,
-the throttle valve (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Throttle
valve: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-20) . D4F, and 780