RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Engine And Peripherals Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: RENAULT, Model Year: 2009, Model line: TWINGO, Model: RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.GPages: 652
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16A-2
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F, and STANDARD HEATING
16A
aRemove:
-the filler neck bolt (1) ,
-the filler neck in the direction of the arrow (2) ,
-the dipstick.
aDisconnect the fuel pipe (3) from the injector rail.II - REMOVAL OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aDisconnect the connector (4) from the alternator wir-
ing harness.
aRemove:
-the alternator wiring harness nut (5) ,
-the alternator bolts,
-the alternator.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aClean the alternator pulley V-grooves to remove any
deposits. D4F, and 780
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IMPORTANT
During this operation, be sure to:
-refrain from smoking or bringing red hot objects
close to the working area,
-be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting
the union.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for this opera-
tion.
IMPORTANT
Wear latex gloves during the operation.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
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16A-3
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F, and STANDARD HEATING
16A
aPress in the rings (6) using pliers or a vice to make
the fitting operation easier.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the alternator,
-the alternator bolts.
aTorque tighten the alternator bolts (25 Nm).
aRefit:
-the power lead on the alternator,
-the power lead nut on the alternator.
aConnect the alternator excitation lead connector.
III - FINAL OPERATION
aConnect the fuel pipe to the injector rail.
aRefit:
-the dipstick,
-the filler neck,
-the filler neck bolt.
aAlways replace the accessories belt.aRefit the new accessories belt (see 11A, Top and
front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Re-
fitting, page 11A-3) .
aFit the sub-frame tie-rod.
aRefit the upper bolt on the sub-frame tie-rod.
aTorque tighten:
-the sub-frame tie-rod lower bolt (62 Nm),
-the sub-frame tie-rod upper bolt (21 Nm).
aRefit:
-the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412,
55A, Exterior protection),
-the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 411, 35A, Wheels and tyres).
aConnect the battery (see ) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
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D4F, and 780
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16A-4
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F, and AIR CONDITIONING
16A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
aRemove:
-the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Ex-
terior protection),
-the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of
engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting,
page 11A-3) .
aRemove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture,
Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) .
aRemove the inlet distributor (see 12A, Fuel mixture,
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-
29) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aDisconnect the alternator connector.
aRemove the alternator positive terminal nut.
aRemove:
-the alternator bolts,
-the alternator. Tightening torquesm
alter nator bolts25 N.m
D4F
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16A-5
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F, and AIR CONDITIONING
16A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aPush in the alternator rings using pliers or a vice to
facilitate fitting the alternator.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the alternator,
-the alternator bolts.
aTorque tighten the alternator bolts (25 N.m).
aRefit the alternator positive terminal nut.
aConnect the alternator connector.
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the inlet distributor (see 12A, Fuel mixture, In-
let distributor: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-29)
.
aRefit the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air fil-
ter unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) .aRefit:
-the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of
engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting,
page 11A-3) ,
-the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Ex-
terior protection),
-the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres).
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
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D4F
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16A-6
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
K9K
16A
aFor removing and refitting the alternator (see 11A,
Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 11A-3) .
aFor removing and refitting the alternator (see 11A,
Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 11A-3) . AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL
STANDARD HEATING
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16A-7
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
K4M
16A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
aRemove:
-the engine undertray,
-the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Ex-
terior protection),
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
-the headlights (see Halogen headlight: Removal
- Refitting) (80B, Headlights),
-the bonnet catch (see Bonnet lock: Removal -
Refitting) (52A, Non-side opening element mecha-
nisms),
-the front upper cross member (see Front upper
cross member: Removal - Refitting) (42A, Upper
front structure),
-the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of
engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting,
page 11A-3) .II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aRemove:
-the alternator strut bolts (1) ,
-the alternator strut.
aRemove the nut (2) on the alternator positive termi-
nal.
aDisconnect the alternator connector (3) . Tightening torquesm
alter nator bolts25 N.m
nut for the positive ter-
minal of the alternator21 N.m
alter nator strut bolts25 N.m
WARNING
Do not r un the engine without the accessories belt
to avoid damaging the crankshaft accessories pul-
ley.
IMPORTANT
Wear cut-resistant gloves during the operation.
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132365
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16A-8
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
K4M
16A
aLoosen the alternator lower bolt (4) .
aRemove the alternator upper bolt (5) .
aMove the alternator away from the multifunction sup-
port using a screwdriver.
aRemove the alternator.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aCompress the alternator rings (6) using pliers or a
vice to facilitate fitting.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
aRefit the alternator.
aTorque tighten the alternator bolts (25 N.m).
aConnect the alternator connector.
aTorque tighten the nut for the positive terminal of
the alternator (21 N.m).
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16A-9
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
K4M
16A
aRefit the alternator strut.
aTighten to torque and in order the alternator strut
bolts (25 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit:
-the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of
engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting,
page 11A-3) ,
-the front upper cross member (see Front upper
cross member: Removal - Refitting) (42A, Upper
front structure),
-the bonnet catch (see Bonnet lock: Removal -
Refitting) (52A, Non-side opening element mecha-
nisms),
-the headlights (see Halogen headlight: Removal
- Refitting) (80B, Headlights),
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
-the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Ex-
terior protection),
-the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the engine undertray.
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
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16A-10
STARTING - CHARGING
Starter: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F
16A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aDisconnect the battery (see ) (80A, Battery).
aRemove the engine oil dipstick.
aRemove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture,
Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) .
aDisconnect the air filter unit air inlet pipe from the air
filter unit cover (1) .
aMove the air filter unit air inlet pipe away from the air
filter unit cover.aDisconnect the pinking sensor connector (2) .
aRemove the engine wiring channel bolt from the
gearbox.
aUnclip the engine wiring channel from the gearbox.
aMove aside the engine wiring channel. Tightening torquesm
starter upper bolt44 N.m
starter electrical supply
nut8N.m
D4F, and 772
D4F, and 780 or 782
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120414
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16A-11
STARTING - CHARGING
Starter: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F
16A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the starter electrical wiring nuts (3) .
aMove the starter electrical wiring aside.aDisconnect the air pipe (4) from the turbocharger
discharge solenoid valve.
aUndo the turbocharger discharge air pipe clip (5) on
the intercooler air outlet pipe.
aDisconnect the turbocharger discharge air pipe from
the intercooler air outlet pipe.
aMove the turbocharger discharge air pipe away from
the intercooler air outlet pipe.
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Note:
Depending on ļ¬tting, the starter wiring harness is
screwed on or clipped on for solenoid excitation.
D4F, and 780 or 782
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