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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-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-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
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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.