radiator RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Engine And Peripherals Repair Manual

19A-67
COOLING
Coolant temperature sensor: Removal - Refitting
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19A
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 front engine cover.
aUnclip the neck on the gearbox.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aDisconnect the coolant temperature sensor connec-
tor.
aRemove:
-the coolant temperature sensor clip,
-the coolant temperature sensor,
-the coolant temperature sensor seal.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
a
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the new seal on the coolant temperature sensor,
-the coolant temperature sensor,
-the coolant temperature sensor clip.
aConnect the coolant temperature sensor connector.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aClip the channel to the gearbox.
aFill the cooling system (see 19A, Cooling, Cooling
system: Draining - Refilling, page 19A-9) .
aRefit the engine cover. IMPORTANT
When working in the engine compartment, take
care as the radiator fan(s) may start up unexpect-
edly (risk of being cut).
To avoid any risk of serious burns when the engine
is hot:
-do not open the expansion bottle cap,
-do not drain the cooling system,
-do not open the bleed screw(s).
WARNING
Before the operation, protect the electrical accesso-
ries to prevent any risk of shor t circuiting and pro-
tect the belts to avoid damaging them.
WARNING
The coolant helps to keep the engine running prop-
erly (heat exchange).
The system does not operate using pure water.
WARNING
The seals m ust always be replaced.

19A-71
COOLING
Coolant temperature sensor: Removal - Refitting
K4M
19A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture,
Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) .II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aDisconnect the coolant temperature sensor connec-
tor (1) .
aRemove:
-the coolant temperature sensor clip (2) ,
-the coolant temperature sensor,
-the coolant temperature sensor seal.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aparts always to be replaced: coolant tempera-
ture sensor seal.
aUse SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts
and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consuma-
bles - Products) to clean and degrease:
-the seal housing in the water chamber,
-the seal mating face of the coolant temperature
sensor if reused.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
aRefit:
-the coolant temperature sensor fitted with a new
seal,
-the coolant temperature sensor clip.
aConnect the coolant temperature sensor connector. IMPORTANT
The circuits are designed to be pressurised, so be
careful at high temperatures (risk of serious burns).
Do not remove the cap from the expansion bottle
while the engine is hot.
Take care when carrying out a repair under the bon-
net, as the radiator fan(s) may start to operate with-
out warning.
Do not open the bleed screw(s) with the engine run-
ning.
WARNING
Before the operation, protect the electrical accesso-
ries to prevent any risk of shor t circuiting and pro-
tect the belts to avoid damaging them.
WARNING
The coolant helps to keep the engine running prop-
erly (heat exchange).
The system does not operate using pure water.
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