light RENAULT ESPACE 2000 J66 / 3.G Technical Note 3426A Workshop Manual
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Engine and transmission assembly
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10-6
Remove:
–the radiator grille rack,
–the radiator grille (bolts (C) and (D)),–the left hand headlight.
Separate the electrical wiring from its clip beneath the 
computer.   
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Turbocharger
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12-2
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to remove the 
turbocharger with the engine in place; you will not be 
able to follow the recommendations for refitting the oil 
supply pipe (1) and the constraints created by blind 
tightening the connection (3) will lead to the pipe (1) 
rupturing in service.
Fit:
–the pipe (1) to the turbocharger by tightening the 
union (3) by hand,
–the turbocharger, by holding the union (4) and 
tightening it manually. Tighten the turbocharger 
mountings on the manifold to a torque of 2.7 daN.m.
Tighten the unions (4), then (3).
IMPORTANT: It is essential to change the special seal 
at the turbocharger oil inlet union (3).
Before running the engine, disconnect the pressure 
rail sensor connector (5).
Then run the starter motor until the oil pressure 
warning light goes out (persist for a few seconds).
Reconnect the sensor, preheat and start the engine.Run the engine at idling speed and check that there 
are no leaks at the oil connections.
Using the fault finding tool, erase the fault as a result 
of the sensor being disconnected.
Special precautions
●Ensure that no foreign bodies enter the turbine or 
compressor during the refitting operation.
●If there has been a fault in the turbocharger, check 
that the air-air exchanger is not full of oil. 
If the air-air exchanger is full of oil, it must be 
removed, flushed with a cleaning agent and then 
left to drain properly.
●Check that the turbocharger oil return pipe is not 
partially or completely blocked by scale. Check 
also that it is perfectly tight. If not, replace it.  
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Additional heating
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61-3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The heater is fitted with an igniter appropriate for the 
vehicle fuel.
It operates in two power levels: 
–1˚)   Low speed:
●Power: 1600 Watts,
●Fuel consumption: 0.2 l/hour.
–2˚)   High speed:
●Power: 3300 Watts.
●Fuel consumption: 0.4 l/hour.
When the engine is started, the heater is operated at 
high speed; circulation of the coolant inside the 
exchanger is ensured by the vehicle coolant circuit.
A Temperature (˚C) 
B Minutes
–Range a: 
High speed.
–Range b: 
Low speed.
–Range c: 
Heater stop.
Coolant temperature measured inside the heater.SAFETY SYSTEMS
The system is fitted with several safety features; it cuts 
out:
–if the difference in coolant temperature read by the 
two internal  heater sensors reaches 15 ˚C,
–if the coolant temperature reaches 120 ˚C (different 
safety features than reading 85˚), 
–if the flame detector does not detect combustion, 
(notably the heater fuel pump),
–if the battery voltage is greater than 16 volts or less 
than 10 volts.
Other safety devices:
–when the heater does not light 90 seconds after the 
supply of fuel is started, the starting procedure is 
repeated. If, during the following 90 seconds the 
system still does not start, the emergency stop is 
engaged. 
–if the flame extinguishes during operation the starting 
procedure is repeated. If the heater does not start up 
in the following 90 seconds, the emergency stop is 
engaged.
–in the event of overheating (lack of coolant, 
incorrectly drained cooling circuit...), the overheating 
switch reacts, the fuel supply is stopped and the 
emergency stop is engaged. The heater can be 
restarted after the source of overheating has been 
eliminated and the heater has cooled sufficiently.
SWITCHING OFF
To temporarily disconnect the heater (operation with 
engine running in an enclosed space, noises when 
cold,...), disconnect the connector (15) (page 61-2). 
If possible, check that the heater engages after it is 
reconnected.
The main F49 (70 A) fuse on the engine 
intercommunication unit supplies the additional 
heating system.