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How to replace the diesel filter on Renault Clio 4

Model: Renault Clio Clio IV, Clio 4, MK 4 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Diesel fuel filter

To replace the diesel filter on the Renault Clio we start by loosening the bolts of the right front wheel; we raise the car; we unscrew the wheel bolts by removing it; we remove the fender clip with the help of a flat screwdriver and pliers; unscrew the 3 nuts to remove the metal plate that protects the diesel filter; we remove the filter from its housing; we disconnect the filter tubes; we place a container under the filter; remove the water presence sensor by turning the filter counterclockwise and not the sensor to drain the diesel fuel; we disconnect the electric plug from the filter; unscrew the 5 30 torx screws to remove the cartridge support; we remove the upper plate of the cartridge; we remove the top cover by prying it with a small flat screwdriver; we remove the diesel filter with the help of a small flat screwdriver; we remove the lid gasket and clean everything. Now let's take the new lid gasket; we grease it and place it on the lid; we place the new filter in the cartridge; we take the new gasket of the water presence sensor and place it in place of the old one; we position the lid of the cartridge by applying pressure with our hands; we place the cartridge holder; position the upper plate of the cartridge by aligning them and screw in the 5 torx screws; we put the sensor of the presence of water by turning the diesel filter clockwise and not the sensor; reconnect the electric plug; we place the filter in its housing; we connect the pipes to the filter; we position the oil filter protection plate by screwing the 3 nuts with a 10mm socket wrench; we put the mudguard back by hooking the fixing clips; we position the wheel by screwing the bolts by hand; we lower the car and tighten the wheel bolts. Finally we turn on the car 3 times to circulate diesel fuel in the filter.

Posted on 1 April 2022 by ScegliAuto

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