Climate control

HEATING

AIR CONDITIONING

77 11 315 182 FEBRUARY 2002 EDITION ANGLAISE

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© RENAULT 1997
 This Workshop Repair Manual covers the phase 2 CLIO II vehicles
(1.6 16V K4M engine) defined below:

Manufacture Technical
Vehicle type Market Commercial names
(1) Specification

Renault Symbol
Turkey specification No (Russia)
Turkey (R) World
– Clio 4-door with boot multiplex Renault Clio
for the rest of the world

● Central Europe:
Hungary, Slovenia, Renault Thalia
Slovakia, the (countries of Central
CCEE specification No
Turkey (R) Czech Republic, Europe and Greece)
– Clio 4-door with boot multiplex Poland Renault Symbol
● Greece (DOM TOM)
● DOM TOM

Saudi Arabia,
No Bahrain, Dubai,
Persian Gulf specification
Turkey (R) multiplex United Arab Renault Clio
– Clio 4-door with boot
Emirates, Kuwait,
Oman, Qatar

Mexico specification No
Mexico Mexico Renault Clio
– Clio 5-door multiplex

Description: Colombia -
Venezuela Colombia No Colombia
Renault Symbol
– Clio 5-door (M) multiplex Venezuela
– Clio 4-door with boot

Mercosur specification
Argentina (L) No Argentina
– Clio 5-door Renault Clio
Brazil (J) multiplex Brazil
– Clio 4-door with boot

(1) Manufacture: country of manufacture.

The letter in brackets indicates the factory code that appears as the first character in the fabrication number of the
label on the vehicle.

Refer to the Technical Note 3627A for more information about the selection of Workshop Repair Manuals available
for the CLIO II range.
 Climate control

Contents

Page

61A HEATING
Control panel 61A-1
Control cables 61A-2
Particle filter 61A-3
Fan assembly 61A-4
Distributor unit 61A-5
Radiator 61A-8

62A AIR CONDITIONING

General information 62A-1
Evaporator 62A-3
Air blower unit 62A-5
Compressor 62A-6
Condenser 62A-7
Pressure relief valve 62A-8
Dehydration canister 62A-9
Connecting hoses 62A-11
Pressure sensor 62A-14
Electric controls 62A-15
 161A HEATING
Control panel 61A
REMOVAL Disconnect:
– the cables (1) on the control panel,
Disconnect the battery. – the control panel connectors (2),
– the rotator arm control cables on the heater unit.
Remove:
– the ashtray,
– the central console,

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

Check that the control panel is positioned correctly on

its centring pins.

– the two control panel mounting bolts (A) on the Check the air distribution and air mixing control
dashboard. settings (see the information on control cables in
section 61).

IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the

programming needed for the vehicle to operate
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
relevant section).

61A-1
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Control cables 61A
REMOVAL REFITTING

The control cables can be removed without removing Fit the cables on the control panel.
the dashboard.
Fit the sleeve stops (M).
Remove:
– the ashtray,
– the central console,
– the control panel and the cable concerned.

In the bottom right-hand side of the passenger

compartment

Remove the retaining clips (E).

ADJUSTMENT

Position the control panel rotary control and its flap to

the stop.

Insert the cable in the distribution unit flap.

Replace the retaining clips (E).

Check that the controls are operating correctly. Refit

the control panel on the dashboard.

Replace the central console.

61A-2
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Particle filter 61A
REMOVAL REFITTING

Remove: Refit the particle filter working in reverse order to that

– the right scuttle half-grille (1), for removal.
– the particle filter protective cowl.
NOTE: ensure that the particle filter is fitted the right
way round (the two arrows (A) must be pointing in the
same direction).

Remove the particle filter by bending it slightly.

61A-3
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Fan assembly 61A
REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery.

Remove:
– the right scuttle half-grille,
– the grille deflector,
– the connectors (1) and (2),
– the four retaining bolts.

Remove the fan assembly.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the

programming needed for the vehicle to operate
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
relevant section).

61A-4
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Air distribution unit 61A
REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery.

Remove:
– the steering wheel bolt,
– the steering wheel after straightening the wheels.

WARNING: follow the recommendations

contained in the relevant section relating to the
AIR BAG system

Remove the dashboard.

Remove:
Remove the casing retaining bolts (B) and withdraw
– the steering column half-cowlings,
the casing.
– the two windscreen pillar trims,
– the underneath of the dashboard (1),
– the instrument panel,
– the windscreen wiper and lighting switch stalk block,
– the central console,
– the two heater control panel mounting bolts (3),
– the radio (if fitted),
– the passenger air bag (depending on equipment),
– the steering column,
– the seven dashboard fixing bolts,
– the distribution unit bolt (A) located under the
dashboard.

61A-5
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Air distribution unit 61A
Engine compartment side Fit a deflector and blow out the remaining liquid using
compressed air.
Fit a hose clamp and disconnect the quick-release
clamps on the heater hoses. Remove:
– the windscreen wiper arms using tool Elé. 1294-01,
– the plenum chamber upper seal and the external air
intake grille,
– the air blower unit,
– the distribution unit mounting bolts (1).

Other type of quick-release hose clamps.

61A-6
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Air distribution unit 61A
In the passenger compartment REFITTING

Remove: Check:
– the air distribution unit, – that the cables pass correctly behind the dashboard,
– the heater radiator. – that the air ducts are correctly connected to prevent
noise.

Replace the steering wheel bolt (pre-bonded bolt,

tightening torque: 4.5 daNm).

IMPORTANT: follow the procedure for checking the

correct operation of the system before reconnecting
the AIR BAG:

● Check that the AIR BAG warning light on the

instrument panel is lit up when the ignition is
switched on.

● Connect a dummy igniter to the AIR BAG

connector and check that the warning light goes
out.

● Switch off the ignition, connect the AIR BAG in

place of the dummy igniter and fix the air bag to
the steering wheel.

● Switch on the ignition, check that the air bag

warning light lights up for three seconds when the
ignition is switched on and then goes out and
remains out.

If the warning light is not functioning as described

above, refer to the relevant section.

IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the

programming needed for the vehicle to operate
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
relevant section).

61A-7
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Radiator 61A
REMOVAL Fit a deflector and blow out the remaining liquid using
compressed air.
The radiator is removed after first removing the air
blower unit, the dashboard and the air distribution unit. Remove the heater pipe flange bolt on the bulkhead.

Engine compartment side Passenger compartment side

Fit a hose clamp and disconnect the quick-release Unclip the four securing clips (E) and take out the
clamps on the heater hoses. radiator.

Other type of quick-release hose clamps. REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

Fit two mounting bolts (F) onto the body of the unit if
the clips have broken.

61A-8
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AIR CONDITIONING
General information 62A

62A-1
 AIR CONDITIONING
General information 62A
A Passenger compartment
B Engine compartment
C External air
D To air mixing unit
E Bulkhead
F External or recirculated air

1 Compressor
2 Condenser
3 Dehydration canister
4 Tri-function pressure switch
5 High pressure bleed
6 Expansion valve
7 Pressure relief valve thermostatic regulation
8 Evaporator
9 Low pressure bleed
10 Blower fan
11 Engine cooling fan
12 Engine radiator
13 High pressure fluid
14 Low pressure vapour
15 High pressure vapour

Consumables:

– Compressor oil
SANDEN SP 10 (P.A.G.): 135 cm3

– Coolant:
R134a: 830 ± 35 g

– Compressor
SANDEN SD6V12

62A-2
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Evaporator 62A
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daNm)

Evaporator pressure relief valve bolt 0.6

Pressure relief valve connecting hose

retaining nut 0.8

Expansion valve connection hose

retaining bolt on dehydration canister 0.8

Condenser connection hose retaining

bolt on dehydration canister 1.2

Compressor connection hose retaining

bolt on condenser 0.8

Compressor connecting pipe retaining

bolt 2.1

Compressor retaining bolt 2.1

Circuit pressure sensor 0.8

Disconnect electrical connectors (3) and (4).

REMOVAL
Remove the retaining bolts from the evaporator
Disconnect the battery. housing.

Drain the R134a refrigerant circuit using the filling

equipment.

Engine compartment side

Disconnect the R134a hoses (nut 1) that connect to

the pressure relief valve.

Fit plugs to the hoses and the pressure relief valve.

Remove:
– the windscreen wiper arms,
– the air inlet grille(s), depending on model (standard
version/version with climate control),
– the closure panel insulator (A) (on relevant models),
– the six plenum chamber closure panel (2) retaining
bolts and remove the plenum chamber,
– the evaporator protector in the plenum chamber.

62A-3
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Evaporator 62A
Passenger compartment side REFITTING
(see the relevant section)
Remove the dashboard (see relevant section).
Check that the harness tubes are not in contact (risk of
Remove the two evaporator housing mountings (A) noise).
located behind the dashboard on the passenger side.
Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

Tighten the retaining nut on the pressure relief valve

connecting hoses to 0.6 daNm (check that the seals
are in good condition).

NOTE:

When refitting the dashboard, check:

– that the electrical wiring is positioned correctly,
– that the air ducts are in the correct positions.

IMPORTANT
(see the relevant section)

Refill the R134a coolant circuit using the filling

equipment.
Remove the cable.
IMPORTANT
Carefully remove the evaporator from its housing.
When replacing the evaporator, add 30 ml of
P.A.G. SP 10 oil to the circuit.
Use the same oil for refitting the seals, ensuring that
they are in good working order.

IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the

programming needed for the vehicle to operate
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
relevant section).

62A-4
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Air blower unit 62A
REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery.

Remove:
– the right scuttle half-grille,
– the grille deflector,
– the connectors (1) and (2),
– the four retaining bolts.

Remove the fan assembly.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the

programming needed for the vehicle to operate
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
relevant section).

62A-5
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K4M engine
Compressor 62A
REMOVAL REFITTING

Place the vehicle on a lift. If the compressor needs replacing, the new one is
supplied filled with oil.
Drain the R134a coolant circuit.
Position the compressor the correct way round (filler
Disconnect the battery. plug facing upwards).

Remove: Tighten the three retaining bolts (tightening torque:

– the engine undertray, 2.1 daNm).
– the front bumper.
Refit the two R134a coolant hoses (A) (tightening
From above, remove the two connecting hoses (A). torque: 2.1 daNm) on the compressor. Fit the drive
belt and tension it.
From below, remove:
– the compressor drive belt, Refill the R134a refrigerant circuit using the filling
– the compressor connections (B), equipment.
– the three compressor retaining bolts and remove the
compressor. NOTE: you must remember to refit all the bolts when
refitting the hoses and compressor. Make sure that the
bolts are in the right positions before tightening them
to torque.

This will ensure that the hoses stay in the right position
and prevent unnecessary wear.

Check the condition of the seals and lubricate them

with P.A.G. SP 10 oil.

IMPORTANT: When replacing the compressor, it is

essential to top up the oil.

IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the

programming needed for the vehicle to operate
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
relevant section).

NOTE: it is essential to insert plugs in the hoses and in

the compressor to prevent moisture entering the
circuit.

62A-6
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Condenser 62A
REMOVAL – the two condenser retaining bolts (6),
– the condenser hose protector (7).
It is not necessary to use a lift. Drain the R134a
refrigerant circuit. Carefully remove the condenser.

Disconnect the battery.

Remove:
– the front bumper and its grille,
– the upper cross member (3) electrical wiring
harness (2),
– the two radiator upper retaining bolts (4).

Disengage the radiator-condenser assembly and push

it back a little way.

Remove:
– the six upper cross member bolts (3),
– the two R134a refrigerant hoses (fit plugs to prevent
moisture entering the components).

REFITTING

Refit in the reverse order to removal (remember to refit

the condenser protection (7) if fitted).

Check the condition of the seals.

Refill the R134a refrigerant circuit using the filling

equipment.

IMPORTANT: When changing the condenser, add

30 ml of P.A.G. SP 10 oil to the circuit.

NOTE: Bolt tightening torque (6): 0.8 daNm.

IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the

programming needed for the vehicle to operate
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
relevant section).

62A-7
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Expansion valve 62A
REPLACEMENT

Drain R134a refrigerant from the circuit (see the

method described in the Air conditioning manual).

Remove:
– the connecting pipe retaining nut (A),
– the two pressure relief valve retaining bolts (B) on the
evaporator.

On refitting, ensure that the pipe seals are in good

condition.

Bolt tightening torques:

– bolt (A): 0.8 daNm,
– bolt (B): 0.6 daNm.

Create a vacuum, then fill the circuit with R134a

refrigerant using the filling equipment.

62A-8
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Dehydration canister 62A
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daNm)

Hose retaining bolt on condenser 0.8

Hose retaining bolt on dehydration

canister 0.8

Dehydration canister retaining bolt 0.8

REMOVAL

It is not necessary to use a lift.

Drain the R134a refrigerant circuit using a filling

station.
– the upper cross member (2) electrical wiring
harness (1),
Disconnect the battery.
– the two radiator upper retaining bolts (3),
– the upper cross member (2) (loosen the lower bolts
slightly),
– the three coolant pipe mountings (on the dehydration
canister and the condenser) (use plugs to prevent
moisture from entering),
– the condenser protection (4) (if fitted).

Disconnect the radiator-condenser assembly and

move it in front of the cross member in order to lower
the assembly slightly to remove the two bolts (5) of the
dehydration canister mounting.

Remove:
– the front bumper and its grille,
– the air unit (A) with its sleeve,

Take out the canister by lowering it carefully.

62A-9
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Dehydration canister 62A
REFITTING

Refit in the reverse order to removal (remember to refit

the condenser protection (4) (if fitted)).

Check the condition of the seals and lubricate them

with P.A.G. SP 10 oil.

Create a vacuum, then fill the circuit with R134a

refrigerant using the filling equipment.'

NOTE: When changing the dehydration canister, add

15 ml of P.A.G. SP 10 oil to the circuit.

IMPORTANT: do not forget to carry out the

programming needed for the vehicle to operate
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
relevant section).

62A-10
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Connecting pipes 62A
REFITTING
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daNm)
Proceed in the reverse order to removal.
Hose retaining bolt on compressor 2.1

Hose retaining nut on expansion valve 0.8 Check the condition of the seals and lubricate them
with P.A.G. SP 10 oil.
Hose retaining bolt on condenser 0.8
When replacing a pipe, add 10 ml of SP 10 oil or when
LOW PRESSURE PIPE a pipe bursts (rapid leak), add 100 ml.

IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the

REMOVAL
programming needed for the vehicle to operate
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
Drain the R134a refrigerant circuit using a filling
relevant section).
station.

Disconnect the battery.

Remove the mounting bolt on the pressure relief valve.

Fit plugs on the pressure release valve and the pipe to

prevent moisture entering.

Remove the mounting bolt on the compressor.

Fit plugs on the compressor and the pipe to prevent

moisture entering.

Unscrew the pipe retaining lug.

Remove the low pressure pipe.

62A-11
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Connecting pipes 62A
REFITTING
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daNm)
Proceed in the reverse order to removal.
Hose retaining bolt on compressor 2.1

Hose retaining nut on expansion valve 0.8 NOTE: when refitting the connecting hoses to the
compressor, you must fit all the bolts loosely in the
Hose retaining bolt on condenser 0.8 correct positions before tightening them to torque. This
will ensure that the hoses stay in the right position and
Disconnect the battery. prevent unnecessary wear.

Drain the R134a refrigerant circuit using a filling Check the condition of the seals and lubricate them
station. with P.A.G. SP 10 oil.

When replacing a pipe, add 10 ml of SP 10 oil or when

NEW HIGH PRESSURE HOSE BETWEEN THE a pipe bursts (rapid leak), add 100 ml.
COMPRESSOR AND THE CONDENSER
IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the
programming needed for the vehicle to operate
REMOVAL
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
relevant section).
Remove the mounting bolt on the compressor.

Fit plugs to the hose and the compressor.

Remove the mounting bolt on the condenser.

Remove the hose.

Fit plugs to the condenser and the hose.

A Condenser outlet
B Compressor outlet

62A-12
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Connecting pipes 62A
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daNm)

Hose retaining nut on expansion valve 0.8

Dehydration canister pipes retaining bolt 0.8

DEHYDRATION CANISTER-EXPANSION VALVE

HIGH PRESSURE PIPE

REMOVAL

Drain the R134a refrigerant circuit using a filling

station.

Disconnect the battery.

Remove the mounting bolt on the expansion valve.
Remove:
– the front bumper (see relevant section), Fit plugs on the expansion valve and the pipe to
– the front cross member (see section 62A prevent moisture entering.
Condenser).
Remove the mounting bolt on the dehydration canister.

Fit plugs on the compressor and the pipe to prevent

moisture entering.

Detach the pipe from its mountings.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

Check the condition of the seals and lubricate them

with P.A.G. SP 10 oil.

When changing a pipe, add 10 ml of SP 10 oil or when

a pipe bursts (rapid leak), add 100 ml.

IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the

programming needed for the vehicle to operate
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
relevant section).
Release the inlet trunking (1) on the panel side to
access the pressure sensor connector.

Disconnect the pressure sensor connector.

62A-13
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Pressure sensor 62A
REFITTING
TIGHTENING TORQUE (in daNm)
Proceed in the reverse order to removal.
Pressure sensor 0.8
Check the condition of the pressure sensor seals and
oil the seal with P.A.G. SP 10 oil.
REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery. IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the

programming needed for the vehicle to operate
The pressure sensor (1) is located next to the correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
condenser on the expansion valve-dehydration relevant section).
canister high pressure pipe.

Release the inlet trunking (2) on the panel side to

access the pressure sensor connector.

Disconnect the pressure sensor connector.

Remove the pressure sensor.

NOTE: any work on the pressure sensor can be

carried out without draining the refrigerant.

62A-14
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Electrical control 62A
REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery.

Remove:
– the right scuttle half-grille,
– the grille deflector,
– the electrical connectors,
– the four retaining bolts.

Remove the resistor unit.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

IMPORTANT: remember to carry out the

programming needed for the vehicle to operate
correctly after connecting the battery (refer to the
relevant section).

62A-15