2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS exhaust

19B-31
EXHAUST
Silencer: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K9K
19B
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).
II - REMOVAL OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the expansion chamber rubber mounting
bush bolt from the body.
aCut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Precautions for the repair, page 19B-8) in the des-
ignated area to be cut (see ) .
aDetach the rubber mounting bush rear silencer.
aRemove the rear silencer.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a
aFit:
-the rear silencer,
-the new After-Sales sleeve (see 19B, Exhaust,
Exhaust: Precautions for the repair, page 19B-
8) .
aTighten the exhaust trunking.
aRefit the expansion chamber rubber mounting bush
bolt on the body.II - FINAL OPERATION
aCheck (and correct if necessary):
-that there is no contact with the underbody,
-the presence and correct positioning of all the ex-
haust pipe heat shields.
aStart the vehicle.
aCheck that there are no leaks and deal with them if
necessary.
D4F, and 780
Note:
If replacing the rubber mounting bush, spray the
inside of the rubber mounting bush with brake
cleaner (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables
for the repair) (MR 411, 04B, Consumables -
products) to facilitate fitting.
D4F, and 780

19B-32
EXHAUST
Silencer: Removal - Refitting
K4M
19B
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aCut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Precautions for the repair, page 19B-8) in the des-
ignated area to be cut (see ) .aUnclip the silencer from the rubber mounting bush at
(1) .
aRemove the silencer.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the silencer.
aClip the silencer onto the rubber mounting bush.
aFit a new sleeve between the expansion chamber
and the silencer (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Pre-
cautions for the repair, page 19B-8) .
aTighten the sleeve while supporting the exhaust pipe
to ensure they are aligned.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aCheck:
-that all the exhaust pipe heat shields are in place
and properly attached.
-that there is no contact with the underbody,
-that there are no leaks. IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions
for the repair, page 19B-8) .
IMPORTANT
Wear heat protective gloves during the operation.
WARNING
To prevent the surrounding components from over-
heating, do not damage (tear, pierce bend etc.) a
heat shield.
All damaged heat shields must be replaced.
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IMPORTANT
Position the « nut and bolt securing the sleeve »
assembly so that the assembly cannot come into
contact with the underbody.

19C-4
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
aDrain the fuel tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel tank:
Draining, page 19C-1) .
aLift up:
-the rear bench seat,
-the carpet.
aRemove the access flap (1) to the fuel level sensor
module. Equipment requiredcomponent support
Tightening torquesm
tank bolts21 N.m
exhaust pipe rubber
mounting bush bolt21 N.m
clip between the cata-
lytic converter and the
rear silencer21 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.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for this opera-
tion.
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.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
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19C-5
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aDisconnect:
-the fuel level sensor module connector (2) ,
-the fuel level sensor module pipe union (3) .
aRemove the rear wheels (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres).
aRemove the rear brake drums (see Rear brake
drum: Removal - Refitting) (33A, Rear axle com-
ponents).
aUnclip:
-the handbrake cable from the secondary brake
shoe,
-the handbrake cable from the flange.aRemove:
-the clip (4) between the catalytic converter and the
rear silencer,
-the exhaust pipe rubber mounting bush bolt (5) .
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WARNING
To prevent impurities from entering the circuit,
place protective plugs on all fuel circuit compo-
nents exposed to the open air.
D4F or D7F or K9K
D4F or D7F or K9K
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19C-7
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aRemove:
-the clip (8) between the catalytic converter and the
expansion chamber,
-the exhaust pipe rubber mounting bush bolt (9) ,
-the heat shield clips under the tank,
-the heat shield under the tank.aOpen the ABS sensor connector protective unit (10)
.
aDisconnect the ABS sensor connectors (11) .
aDetach the anti-lock braking connectors protective
housing from the tank. K4M
131773
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119437

19C-9
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aDetach the brake cables (16) on the tank.
aFit a component support under the fuel tank.
aRemove:
-the tank bolts (17) ,
-the tank.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the tank.
aTorque tighten the tank bolts (21 N.m).
aAttach the brake cables to the tank.
aConnect the filler pipe.
aRefit the filler pipe clip on the neck.
aConnect the anti-splashback pipe.aRefit the fuel vapour absorber (see 14A, Antipollu-
tion, Fuel vapour absorber: Removal - Refitting,
page 14A-4) .
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aConnect the brake pipes to the body.
aRefit the rear brake hose mounting bolts.
aClip the protective housing of the ABS connectors
onto the tank.
aConnect the ABS sensor connectors.
aClose the anti-lock braking system sensor connector
protective housing.
aRefit:
-the heat shield under the tank.
-the heat shield clips under the tank,
-the exhaust system rubber mounting bush bolt,
-the clip between the catalytic converter and the ex-
pansion chamber,
aClip the calliper parking brake cables onto the tank
and the callipers.
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119685
D4F or D7F or K4M
K4M

19C-10
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aRefit:
-the heat shield under the tank,
-the heat shield clips under the tank
aTighten to torque:
-the exhaust pipe rubber mounting bush bolt (21
N.m),
-the clip between the catalytic converter and the
rear silencer (21 N.m).
aClip:
-the handbrake cable onto the flange,
-the handbrake cable onto the secondary brake
shoe.
aRefit the rear brake drums (see Rear brake drum:
Removal - Refitting) (33A,Rear axle components).
aRefit the rear wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refit-
ting) (35A, Wheels and tyres).
aConnect:
-the fuel level sensor module pipe union,
-the fuel level sensor module connector.
aRefit the access flap for the fuel level sensor mod-
ule.
aRefit the rear bench seat.
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery). D4F or D7F or K9K