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Removing the Timing Belt of a Renault Clio

Model: Renault Clio Clio IV, Clio 4, MK 4 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Timing belt

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Removing the timing belt of a Renault Clio: lift the car on a column lift or jack, remove the front wheel, (the right wheel arch liner). Once these operations are done, lift the engine bonnet, remove the soundproofing panel of the engine and the timing belt cover.

Using the appropriate spanner, loosen the tensioner pulley and slide the belt off its seat. With a socket, unscrew the tensioner pulley securing bolt, remove the water pump as shown in the video.

Fit the new water pump (previously removed), the tensioner and the belt itself, tighten everything with the socket. Refit the wheel arch liner and the wheel.


Updated on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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