2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS drain bolt

10A-7
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K9K
10A
aSet the wheels straight ahead.
aPosition the flywheel immobiliser.
aRemove the cover from the universal joint (do not
keep).
aRemove the bolt (1) from the universal joint (do not
keep).
aRemove the universal joint from the steering box.
aDrain the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling,
page 10A-22) .
aRemove the lower engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine
mounting, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 19D-18) .aUndo the catalytic converter upstream stay bolt (2)
on the sump by a few turns.
aRemove:
-the three catalytic converter upstream stay bolts (3)
,
-the catalytic converter upstream stay, by sliding it
in relation to the bolt remaining on the sump.
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10A-12
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K9K
10A
-the subframe rear bolts (105 Nm),
-the subframe rear tie rod inner bolts (21 N.m),
-the subframe rear tie rod outer bolts (90 N.m).
aRefit the radiator mounting cross member (see Ra-
diator mounting cross member: Removal - Refit-
ting) (41A, Front lower structure).
aDetach the radiator and the intercooler from the up-
per cross member using a safety strap(s).
aDetach the radiator from the upper cross member
using a safety strap(s).
aRefit:
-the rear engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mount-
ing, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting,
page 19D-18) ,
-the lower ball joints,
-the track rod ends.
aTighten to torque:
-the lower ball joint bolts (62 N.m),
-the track rod end nuts (37 N.m).
aRefit the subframe tie rod upper bolts.
aTighten to torque:
-the subframe tie-rod upper bolts (21 N.m),
-the subframe tie-rod lower bolts (62 N.m).
aRefit the front right-hand driveshaft relay bearing
aTighten to torque:
-the bolts of the front right-hand driveshaft relay
bearing (44 N.m),
-the bolt of the front right-hand driveshaft relay
bearing bracket (21 N.m).aFit the relay bearing on its bearing on the front right-
hand driveshaft.
aTorque tighten the relay bearing bolts on the front
right-hand driveshaft (44 N.m).
aRefit the closure panel of the front right-hand drive-
shaft relay bearing
aTorque tighten the right-hand driveshaft relay
bearing closure panel bolts (21 Nm).
aRefit the catalytic converter upstream stay, by slid-
ing it in relation to the bolt remaining on the sump.
aTighten the following until contact is made and to tor-
que:
-the catalytic converter upstream stay bolt on
the cylinder block (44 N.m),
-the catalytic converter downstream stay bolt on
the sump (44 Nm),
-the catalytic converter downstream stay bolts
on the catalytic converter (26 Nm).
aFit the steering box universal joint equipped with a
new bolt.
aTorque tighten the universal joint bolt (24 N.m).
aRemove the flywheel immobiliser.
aRefit:
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres).
aFill up the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling,
page 10A-22) . K9K, and 718
K9K, and 740
K9K, and 718
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Note:
Ensure that the right-hand dr iveshaft relay bear-
ing closure panel is refi tted the right way round.

10A-13
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F
10A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aDrain the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling,
page 10A-22) .
aRemove the engine undertray.
aRemove the engine flywheel guard
aRemove:
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres), Special tooling required
Tav. 476Ball joint extractor.
Tav. 1233-01Tooling for carrying out opera-
tions on the axle subframe.
Mot. 1716Removes housing with sili-
cone seals.
Equipment required
flywheel immobiliser
Tightening torquesm
sump bolts10 N.m
front subframe bolts62 N.m
rear subframe bolts105 N.m
front end cross member
bolts21 N.m
subframe rear tie rod
inner bolts21 N.m
subframe rear tie rod
outer bolts90 N.m
lower ball joint bolts62 N.m
track rod end nuts37 N.m
subframe tie rod upper
bolts21 N.m
subframe tie rod lower
bolts62 N.m
universal joint24 N.m
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
Note:
The sump is sealed in the factory using silicone
adhesive sealant.
When removing the sump in a workshop, it is
essential to use the After-Sales seal available from
the Parts Department.
D4F, and 772 – D7F
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10A-18
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K4M
10A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the dipstick,
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the engine undertray.
aDrain the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling,
page 10A-22) .
aRemove:
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),-the rear engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mount-
ing, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting,
page 19D-18) ,
-the front axle subframe (see Front axle subframe:
Removal - Refitting) (31A, Front axle compo-
nents).
aRemove:
-the front right-hand driveshaft flange bolt (1) on the
relay bearing,
-the bolts (2) from the front right-hand driveshaft re-
lay bearing,
-the front right-hand driveshaft relay bearing. Tightening torquesm
sump bolts (initial
torque)14 N.m
sump bolts14 N.m
sump bolts on the gear-
box44 N.m
bolt mounting the multi-
function support on the
sump25 N.m
catalytic pre-converter
upstream bracket bolt44 N.m
driveshaft relay bearing
bolts44 N.m.
right-hand driveshaft
bracket bolt on the relay
bearing21 N.m
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
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10A-21
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K4M
10A
aPretighten in order (1) , (2) , (19) , (20) , (17) , (18)
the sump bolts (initial torque) (14 N.m).
aTighten to torque and in order the sump bolts (14
N.m).
aTorque tighten:
-the sump bolts on the gearbox (44 N.m),
-the bolt mounting the multifunction support on
the sump (25 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aTorque tighten the catalytic pre-converter up-
stream bracket bolt (44 N.m).
aRefit the driveshaft relay bearing.
aTorque tighten:
-the driveshaft relay bearing bolts (44 N.m.),
-the right-hand driveshaft bracket bolt on the re-
lay bearing (21 N.m).
aRefit:
-the front axle subframe (see Front axle subframe:
Removal - Refitting) (31A, Front axle compo-
nents),
-the rear engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mount-
ing, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting,
page 19D-18) ,
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Exterior protec-
tion),
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the dipstick,
-the engine undertray.
aTop up the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylin-
der block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refill-
ing, page 10A-22) .
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10A-26
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Engine oil: Draining - Refilling
K4M
10A
III - DRAINING
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the engine oil filler cap (1) ,
-the dipstick (2) ,
-the engine undertray bolts,
-the engine undertray.
aPlace the oil recovery tray under the engine.aRemove the drain plug (3) from the engine oil sump
using the oil change wrench.
aLet the engine oil run into the oil recovery tray.
aRemove the drain plug seal.
aFit a new seal onto the engine oil drain plug.
aTorque tighten the engine oil sump drain plug (20
N.m) using a torque wrench and a oil change end
piece with an 8 mm square drive.
aWipe the oil drips on the sump using a cloth.
aRemove the oil recovery tray.
aRefit the engine undertray.
IV - FILLING
aPosition the vehicle back on the ground.
aFill the engine with oil, observing the recommended
amount.
aWait at least 10 minutes.
aCheck the oil level using the dipstick.
aTop up the engine oil level if necessary.
aRefit:
-the dipstick,
-the engine oil filler cap.
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10A-28
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Engine oil: Draining - Refilling
K9K
10A
III - OIL SERVICE
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the engine oil filler cap (1) ,
-the dipstick (2) ,
-the engine undertray bolts,
-the engine undertray.
aPlace the oil recovery tray under the engine.aRemove the drain plug (3) from the engine oil sump
using the (Mot. 1018) or a oil change wrench.
aLet the engine oil flow out.
aRemove the drain plug seal.
aRefit the new seal to the drain plug.
aTorque tighten the drain plug (20 N.m) using a oil
change wrench and a oil change end piece with
an 8 mm square drive.
aWipe the oil drips around the drain plug using a
cloth.
aRemove the oil recovery tray.
aRefit the engine undertray.
IV - FILLING
aPosition the vehicle back on the ground.
aFill the engine with oil, observing the correct quantity
of oil as recommended by the manufacturer.
aWait at least 10 minutes.
aCheck the oil level using the dipstick.
aTop up the engine oil level if necessary.
aRefit:
-the engine oil filler cap,
-the dipstick.
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120042

10A-33
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Oil-coolant heat exchanger: Removal - Refitting
K9K
10A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).
aRemove:
-the engine cover,
-the front wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 411, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 55A, Exterior
protection),
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 412, 55A, Exterior protection).
aDrain the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cool-
ing system: Draining - Refilling, page 19A-9) .
aRemove the expansion bottle bolt.
aRemove the expansion bottle.
aUnclip the cooling hose on the lower section of the
engine cooling fan.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aDisconnect:
-the cooling hose (1) using the (Mot. 1448),
-the oil pressure sensor connector (2) .
aRemove:
-the bolt (3) from the oil filter support,
-the oil filter holder.
aRemove:
-the oil cooler nipple,
-the oil-water heat exchanger. Special tooling required
Mot. 1448Remote operation pliers for
hose clips .
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Note:
Be prepared for engine oil and coolant to flow
out.