RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Engine And Peripherals Owner's Manual

10A-15
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F
10A
aAttach the cooling radiator to the upper cross mem-
ber.
aRemove:
-the bolts (6) from the front end cross member,
-the subframe bolts (7) .
aRemove the threaded rods of the (Tav. 1233-01)
one by one, replacing them with the subframe
mounting bolts.
aLower the subframe by several centimetres, gradu-
ally loosening the nuts of the (Tav. 1233-01).II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
1 - Removing the sump with silicone adhesive
sealant
aRemove the sump bolts.
aGradually remove the sump using the (Mot. 1716).
aRemove the sump by pivoting it anti-clockwise to
prevent catching the oil pump strainer.
2 - Removing the sump with an After-Sales seal
aRemove:
-the sump bolts,
-the sump by pivoting it anti-clockwise to prevent
catching the oil pump strainer,
-the sump seal.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aparts always to be replaced: engine oil sump
seal.
aUse SUPER CLEANING AGENT FOR JOINT FA-
CES (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for
the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products) to clean
the joint faces:
-of the cylinder block,
-of the sump.
aLeave for approximately ten minutes.
aRemove the residue using a wooden spatula.
aFinish cleaning the parts using a GREY ABRASIVE
PAD (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for
the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products).
aUse SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts
and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consuma-
bles - Products) to clean and degrease the joint fa-
ces:
-of the cylinder block,
-of the sump.
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Note:
This operation requires two people.
Note:
Make sure the threaded rod of the (Tav. 1233-01)
is sufficiently screwed into the threaded hole and
that the nut of the tool is properly resting on the
subframe.
WARNING
The joint faces must be clean, dr y and free from
grease (avoid finger marks).

10A-16
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F
10A
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the sump fitted with a new seal,
-the sump bolts.
aTighten to torque and in order the sump bolts (10
N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the engine flywheel guard.aRefit the subframe, gradually tightening the nuts of
the (Tav. 1233-01).
aRemove the threaded rods of the (Tav. 1233-01)
one by one, replacing them with the subframe
mounting bolts.
aTorque tighten:
-the front subframe bolts (62 N.m),
-the rear subframe bolts (105 N.m),
-the front end cross member bolts (21 N.m)
-the subframe rear tie rod inner bolts (21 N.m),
-the subframe rear tie rod outer bolts (90 N.m).
aRefit:
-the lower engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mount-
ing, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting,
page 19D-18) ,
-the lower arm ball joints,
-the lower ball joint bolts,
-track rod ends,
-the track rod end nuts,
aTorque tighten:
-the lower ball joint bolts (62 N.m),
-the track rod end nuts (37 N.m).
aRefit the subframe tie rod upper bolts.
aTorque tighten the subframe tie rod upper bolts
(21 N.m).
aTorque tighten the subframe tie rod lower bolts
(62 N.m).
aFit the steering box universal joint.
aRefit the universal joint bolt.
aTorque tighten the universal joint (24 N.m).
aRemove the flywheel immobiliser.
aRefit:
-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).
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D4F, and 780 or 782

10A-17
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F
10A
aFill up the engine oil (see 10A, Engine and cylinder
block assembly, Engine oil: Draining - Refilling,
page 10A-22) .
aRefit the engine undertray.

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-19
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K4M
10A
aRemove the bolt (3) on the catalytic pre-converter
upstream bracket.
II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aRemove:
-the bolt (4) from the multifunction support on the
cylinder block,
-the sump bolts (5) on the gearbox,
-the sump bolts on the cylinder block,
-the sump,-the sump seal.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aparts always to be replaced: engine oil sump
seal.
aUse SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts
and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consuma-
bles - Products) to clean and degrease:
-the sump joint face if it is to be reused,
-the cylinder block gasket face.
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WARNING
Do not scrape the joint faces of the aluminium,
any damage caused to the joint face will result in
a risk of leaks.
WARNING
The joint faces must be clean, dr y and free from
grease (avoid finger marks).

10A-20
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Lower cover: Removal - Refitting
K4M
10A
aUse SILICONE ADHESIVE SEALANT (see Vehi-
cle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B,
Consumables - Products) to apply:
-a bead at (4) ,
-a drop at (5) at the joint between the cylinder block
and crankshaft closure panel.II - REFITTING OPERATION
aRefit:
-a new sump seal,
-the sump in the direction of the arrows.
aFinger tighten the sump bolts on the cylinder block.
aFinger tighten the 4 sump bolts on the gearbox
housing.
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WARNING
Applying excess sealant could cause it to be
squeezed out when parts are tightened. A mix-
ture of sealant and fluid could damage certain
components (engine, radiator, etc.).
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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-22
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Engine oil: Draining - Refilling
D4F or D7F
10A
PARTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE
REPAIR WORK
aParts always to be replaced :
-copper seal.aConsumable (see Vehicle: Parts and consuma-
bles for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products).
-Engine oil (see Engine oil: Specifications) (Tech-
nical Note 6013A, 04A, Lubricants).
I - OIL SERVICE
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment). Special tooling required
Mot. 10188 mm square engine drain
plug spanner.
Equipment required
oil change wrench
oil recovery tray
torque wrench
oil change end piece with an 8 mm square drive
Tightening torquesm
drain plug20 N.m
EngineAverage oil capacity
(adjusting using dipstick) (l)
Oil change with-
out filter
replacementOil change with
filter replace-
ment
D7F
3.8 4
D4F
WARNING
Always check the oil level using the dipstick.
Do not exceed the maximum level on the dipstick
(could destroy the engine).
Correct the engine oil level if necessary before
deliver ing the vehicle to the customer.
Note:
When topping up the engine oil, always leave at
least 10 minutes before checking the level with a
dipstick.

10A-23
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Engine oil: Draining - Refilling
D4F or D7F
10A
D4F 772 engine
D4F 780 and 782 enginesD7F engine
aRemove:
-the engine oil filler cap (1) ,
-the dipstick (2) ,
D4F and D7F engine:
aRemove the drain plug (3) from the engine oil sump
using the (Mot. 1018) or a oil change wrench.
aLet the oil run into a oil recovery tray.
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10A-24
ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Engine oil: Draining - Refilling
D4F or D7F
10A
Copper seal
aRefit the new seal on the plug, positioning the
groove towards the plug.
aTorque tighten the drain plug (20 N.m) using
torque wrench and a oil change end piece with
an 8 mm square drive.
II - FILLING
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 engine oil filler cap,
-the dipstick.
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