Air conditioning

HEATING

AIR CONDITIONING

BG0A - BG0B - BG0D - BG0G - KG0A - KG0B - KG0D - KG04

77 11 297 442 NOVEMBER 2000 EDITION ANGLAISE

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technical specifications current when it was prepared.
Copying or translating, in part or in full, of this document or use of the service part
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the production of the various component units and accessories from which his vehicles
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© RENAULT 2000
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Contents

Page

61 HEATING
General 61-1
Operating principle 61-4
Control panel 61-6
Control cables 61-7
Distribution unit 61-9
Radiator 61-14
Fan assembly 61-22
Electric control 61-23

62 AIR CONDITIONING
General 62-1
Consumables 62-4
Operating principle 62-5
Particle filter 62-7
Condenser 62-8
Dehydration canister 62-10
Compressor 62-11
Pressure relief valve 62-14
Evaporator unit 62-16
Connecting pipes 62-25
Tri-function pressure switch. 62-28
Power module 62-29
Recirculation motor 62-30
Mixing motor 62-31
Distribution motor 62-33
Evaporator sensor 62-34
Passenger compartment temperature sensor 62-35
Exterior temperature sensor 62-36
Humidity sensor 62-37
Sunshine sensor 62-38
Air quality sensor 62-39
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General 61
AIR DISTRIBUTION: description of the air distributors in the passenger compartment.

1 Left-hand air vent

2 Left-hand side window demisting vent
3 Windscreen demisting vent
4 Centre air vents
5 Control panel
6 Right-hand side window demisting vent
7 Right-hand side air vent
8 Footwell heater outlets for front passengers

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General 61
Footwell heater outlets for rear passengers.

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General 61

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1 Air distribution unit

2 Heater unit radiator
3 Heater unit radiator cover
4 Engine cooling fan
5 Particle filter unit
6 Particle filter
7 Particle filter cover

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Operating principle 61
CONTROL PANEL

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A Electric windscreen operating light

B Temperature adjustment
C Air conditioning operation
D Distribution of air in the passenger compartment
E Operation of the heated rear screen and the electric
windscreen
F Adjustment of the amount of air delivered to the
passenger compartment
G Air recirculation selection

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Operating principle 61
HEATED REAR SCREEN AND HEATED AIR RECIRCULATION (button G)
WINDSCREEN (button E)

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19139-2

The operating light comes on.

! Vehicle without heated windscreen:
This function demists and de-ices the rear window
and the rear-view mirrors.
! Vehicle with electric heated windscreen:
Press successively on button (E) to select:
– the function for demisting and de-icing the rear
window and the rear-view mirrors. The operating
light of button (E) will illuminate.
– the function for demisting and de-icing the rear
window, rear-view mirrors and windscreen. The
operating light of buttons (E) and (A) will illuminate.
Air is taken from the passenger compartment and is
recycled, with no air being taken from outside the
vehicle.
Prolonged use of the air recirculation mode may cause
the windows to mist up or lead to odours, as the air is
not renewed.
You are therefore advised to return to normal mode
(external air) as soon as you have passed through the
polluted areas, by pressing button (G).

These functions are cancelled:

– automatically after a time determined by the
system;
– by pressing button (E) again.

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Control panel 61
REMOVAL Unclip the control cables.

Disconnect the battery. Disconnect the connectors from the control panel.

Remove:
– the Renault Card reader unit by pulling it towards you REFITTING
(A),
– the control panel cover (B), Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

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– the two screws at the bottom of the control panel,

– the control panel following the instructions in the
diagram below:

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Control cables 61
REMOVAL Disconnect the connectors from the control panel.

Disconnect the battery. Unclip the control cables.

Remove: Temperature adjustment dial control cable.

– the Renault Card reader unit by pulling it towards you
(A), Remove the trim from the left hand side under the
– the control panel cover (B), dashboard.

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– the two screws at the bottom of the control panel, Unclip the electrical harness of the left hand side
– the control panel following the instructions in the protection end piece.
diagram below:
Remove the side protection end piece (1).

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19332
Unclip the air mixing flap cable.

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Control cables 61
Passenger compartment air distributor dial control
cable.

Remove the trim from the right hand side under the
dashboard.

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Unclip the air distribution flap cable.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

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Air distribution unit 61

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REMOVAL - REFITTING

The air distribution unit (A) can be accessed after removing the dashboard and the passenger compartment
reinforcement beam.

Follow the removal - refitting instructions in section 62 "removal - refitting the evaporator unit".

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Air distribution unit 61
ADJUSTMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE
HEATING POWER

There are two ways of varying the heating power:

– using the air flow,
– using the air temperature.

The air flow is adjusted on the control panel by the

user for manual air conditioning or automatically for
climate control.

The air temperature is adjusted using the various

settings of the mixing flap. In the air distribution unit,
the air is diverted depending on the position of the
mixing flap, passes through to the heating radiator and
then is mixed with cold air to obtain the air temperature
requested by the user.

Air is supplied and distributed to the passenger

compartment through:
– an air distributor with five modes,
– a right / left distributor,
– four vents,
– two front footwell ducts,
– two rear footwell ducts,
– a windscreen demisting/de-icing vent,
– two front side window demisting/de-icing vents,
– a glove compartment duct (depending on
equipment).

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Air distribution unit 61
AIR DISTRIBUTION MODES

VENTS MODE

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Air distribution unit 61
FOOTWELLS AND VENTS MODE AMBIENCE MODE

19136-1 19136-2

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Air distribution unit 61
FOOTWELLS AND DE-ICING MODE DE-ICING/DEMISTING MODE

19136-3 19136-4

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Radiator
IMPORTANT: all work on the air bag and
pretensioner systems must be carried out by
qualified personnel who have received the proper
training.
IMPORTANT: It is not permitted to handle the
pyrotechnic systems (air bags and pretensioners)
near a source of heat or flame as there is a risk of
triggering.
61
Disconnect the stalks (wipers, radio and lighting
controls), the rotary switch connectors (air bag and
cruise control) and the steering wheel angle sensor.
Before removing the rotary switch assembly, mark its
position:
– ensuring that the wheels are straight at the time of
removal,
– checking that the "0" mark on the rotary switch is
correctly positioned opposite the index.

Note: locking the air bag computer also unlocks the

electric steering column lock.

REMOVAL

Remove the steering wheel air bag cushion. To do this,

insert a screwdriver into the hole (1) then move it
upwards (2).

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Undo the bolt then release the steering column

assembly.

Remove:
– the instrument panel
– the dashboard switches,

18455

Disconnect the connectors of the steering wheel air

bag and the connectors of the cruise control buttons
(depending on version).

Remove:
– the steering wheel bolt,
– the steering wheel after setting the wheels straight,
– the interior dial cover,
– the steering wheel half cowlings.
18558

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Radiator 61
– the dashboard mounting bolt (1), – the split radio display or the Carminat screen
(depending on version) then release the harness,

18557
18542

– the central console,

– the Renault Card reader, – the sunshine sensor (3),
– the radio (depending on version),
– the Central Communication Unit (depending on
version),
– the heating and air conditioning control unit,
– the dashboard mounting bolt (2),

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Radiator 61
– the sun visors, – the interior cover of the glove compartment,
– the trim from the windscreen pillars; to do this, simply – the glove compartment light,
release the trim sufficiently to be able to press the – the light under the dashboard.
upper clip, then release the pillar and pull it upwards.

18473
19062

Use a flat spanner to lock the air bag mounting clip on

– the tweeters, the beam or remove the mounting bolt (depending on
– the sides of the dashboard, version).
– the side mounting bolts (A) of the dashboard,

18544

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Radiator 61
Disconnect the passenger's air bag connector located NOTE: the automatic gear lever can be moved by
near to the options relay/fuse box. pressing button (C) located in front of it.

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Remove the dashboard by releasing the clips.

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Radiator 61
Cut the carpet at (A). – the protection end piece (C),

Release the wiring harnesses.

Remove:
– the rear footwell heating ducts (B),

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– the lower housing of the radiator by pulling it towards

you,
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Under the vehicle, remove:

– the engine undertray.
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Radiator 61
Drain the cooling circuit.

Remove:
– the clips of the radiator coolant circuit pipes using a
screwdriver,

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Connect the passenger's air bag harness.

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– the radiator.

REFITTING

The radiator is refitted in the reverse order to removal.

IMPORTANT: It is essential to fit the electrical harness

correctly to avoid any possible damage.

Refitting the dashboard:

– Before replacing the dashboard, position the
harnesses for the tweeters, the display and the
sunshine sensor.

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Radiator 61
Features of the rotary switch Features of the instrument panel surround

Ensure that the wheels are still straight.
Check that the rotary switch is correctly positioned by
checking that the "0" mark of the rotary switch is
opposite the index.
– Fit the instrument panel and the steering wheel lower
half cowling,
– Position the upper half cowling by placing the leather
part as shown below:

18313

18356

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Radiator
– Fit the instrument panel surround,
– Position the adhesive strip of the steering wheel
upper half cowling on the surround,
– Clip the surround onto the dashboard.
18555
Features of the steering wheel
IMPORTANT: the splines of the steering wheel are
designed such that the steering wheel can only be
fitted in one way. Take care not to damage them. The
steering wheel should be inserted freely into the
splines.
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Replace the steering wheel bolt every time it is
removed and tighten to the correct torque (torque of
4.4 daNm).
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61
Features of the air bag
IMPORTANT Before reconnecting the driver's air
bag cushion, check to see if the system is operating
correctly as follows:
– check that the air bag warning light on the
instrument panel lights up when the ignition is
switched on (computer unlocked), connect a
dummy ignition module to the connector or each
air bag cushion and check that the warning light
goes out,
– switch off the ignition, connect the air bag in place
of the dummy ignition modules and position it on
the steering wheel,
– switch on the ignition and check that the warning
light comes on for 3 seconds when the ignition is
switched on then goes out.
If the warning light does not go out, refer to the "fault
finding" section.
IMPORTANT: if these instructions are not
observed, the systems may not operate normally
and may be incorrectly triggered.
18554
Unlock the air bag computer.
Fill the cooling circuit.
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Blower assembly 61
REMOVAL

The blower can be accessed from underneath the

dashboard.

Disconnect:
– the battery,
– the blower connector.

Remove the blower mounting bolt.

Rotate the blower (320) in a clockwise direction to

unclip the unit and remove it from underneath.

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Electrical control 61
RESISTOR UNIT

Disconnect the battery.

The resistor unit can be accessed from underneath the

dashboard.

Disconnect:
– the battery,
– the connector of the resistor unit.

Remove the two resistor unit mounting bolts.

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General 62

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General 62
A Passenger compartment
B Engine compartment
C External air
D To air mixing unit
E Bulkhead
F External or recycled air

1 Compressor
2 Condenser
3 Dehydration canister
4 Tri-function pressure switch
5 Pressure relief valve
6 Evaporator
7 Air conditioning blower
8 Engine cooling fan
9 Engine radiator
10 High pressure fluid
11 Low pressure vapour
12 High pressure vapour

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General 62
INFORMATION ON THE FLUID On the filling station:
– connect the low pressure pipe to the high pressure
A label in the engine compartment shows the technical union,
specifications of the refrigerant. – connect the high pressure pipe to the low pressure
union,
More detailed information about this fluid is contained – read the pressures on the low pressure gauge (A).
in the "Air conditioning - new R134a refrigerant"
section.

The most important recommendation relates to the

exclusive use of PLANETELF PAG 488 oil for the
compressor and for fitting the pipes of the circuit.

This is available in 250 ml containers and is distributed

by the Replacement Parts Department under part
number 77 11 172 668.

EXAMPLE:

USING A FILLING STATION (ROBINAIR R 134 a):

The special feature of the Laguna is that it only has

one union for the whole air conditioning circuit.

For R 134a gas retrieval, pressurising and filling

operations, the pipes of the "Robinair R 134a" filling
station must be inverted. 19192

On the vehicle:
– connect the large diameter union (high pressure
pipe) to the vehicle's air conditioning circuit union,
– open the valve corresponding to the union connected
to the vehicle only,
– read the pressures on the gauge (A) on the unit's
control panel.

For all other filling stations, follow the instructions and

contact the equipment supplier.

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Consumables 62
K4M /F4P /F9Q ENGINES

– Compressor:
DELPHI HARRISON V5

– Oil for DELPHI HARRISON compressor:

PLANETELF PAG 488: 220 cm3 ± 15

– Refrigerant:
R 134a: 650 g ± 25

L7X ENGINE

– Compressor:
VALEO SD 7 V 16

– Oil for VALEO compressor:

PLANETELF PAG 488: 135 cm3 ± 15

– Refrigerant:
R 134a: 650 g ± 25

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MANUAL
Operating principle 62
CONTROL PANEL Function

AIR CONDITIONING (button C):

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A Heated windscreen operating light
B Temperature adjustment
C Air conditioning operation Button C switches the air conditioning system on or off.
D Distribution of air in the passenger compartment
E Operation of the heated rear screen and the heated Press successively on button C to select:
windscreen – the economic "air conditioning" function:
F Adjustment of the amount of air delivered to the →Operating light C1 illuminated.
passenger compartment – the maximum "air conditioning" function:
G Air recirculation selection →Operating light C2 illuminated.

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AUTOMATIC
Operating principle 62
CONTROL PANEL

The aim of automatic control is to provide users with

constant and effective heating regardless of external
conditions and the conditions under which the vehicle
is being used.

In addition, it ensures good visibility through the

vehicle's windows.

This automatic function is controlled electronically by a

computer incorporated into the control panel and the
injection computer.

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1 Automatic mode operation button

2 Left-hand temperature adjustment button
3 Display.
4 Right-hand temperature adjustment button
5 Air recirculation button and automatic recirculation
operation
6 System off button
7 Air distribution adjustment button
8 Blower speed adjustment button
9 "See Clear" button to demist and de-ice the
windows
10 Rear screen de-icing button
11 Air conditioning button

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Particle filter 62
Fitted in front of the external air inlet, it filters the air REFITTING
and ensures the air is totally clean before being let into
the passenger compartment. Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

REMOVAL

Remove:
– the interior cover of the glove compartment
– the two particle filter cover bolts (1).

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Remove the particle filter.

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Condenser 62
REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery.

Drain the refrigerant circuit using the filling station (see

section 62 "General").

Remove:
– the engine undertray,
– part of the wheel arch liners.

18781

Remove:
– the bumper (two people),
– the radiator grille,
– the lens units,
– the upper cross member,

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Disconnect the fog light supply connectors (E) (if

fitted).

Remove the two side mounting bolts (F).

Partially remove the bumper.

Disconnect the supply to the headlight washer jets (if

fitted).

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– the unions of the cold loop pipes on the condenser.

Disconnect the tri-function sensor.

Remove:
– the lower mounting clips of the condenser,

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Condenser 62
Check the side centring clips and the bumper are
correctly secured.

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– the condenser.
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REFITTING
Check the condenser is correctly secured.
Oil the pipe unions with the recommended oil.
Fill the refrigerant circuit using the filling station (see
section 62 "General").
When changing the condenser, add 30 ml of
recommended oil to the compressor.

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

Refit the bumper (two people):

– Connect the supply to the headlight washer jets (G)
(if fitted).
– Offer up the bumper in front of the cross member,
then line up the guide plates with the indexing items
(H).

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Dehydration canister 62
REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery.

Drain the refrigerant circuit using the filling station (see

section 62 "General").

Release the expansion bottle.

Remove:
– the two protection plate bolts (A),
– the two mounting bolts which secure the pipes to the
dehydration canister,
– the canister with its support.

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REFITTING

Oil the pipe unions with the recommended oil.

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

Fill the refrigerant circuit using the filling station (see

section 62 "General").

When changing the dehydration canister, add 15 ml of

recommended oil to the compressor.

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K4M/F4P/F9Q
Compressor 62
REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery.

Drain the refrigerant circuit using the filling station (see

section 62 "General").

Slacken the hexagonal socket head bolt (7 mm across

the flats) of the belt tensioning roller and using a flat
spanner (22 mm), slacken the belt.

It should be noted that all belts removed must be

replaced.

18677

REFITTING

If the compressor is changed, it is supplied filled

with oil for refitting.

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IMPORTANT: Ensure the instructions relating to
Remove: adding oil when working on components of the air
– the engine undertray, conditioning circuit are carefully followed.
– the air conditioning pipes.
Oil the pipe unions with the recommended oil.
Disconnect the connectors from the compressor.
Proceed in the reverse order to removal.
Remove the three mounting bolts of the compressor.
Tighten the refrigerant pipes retaining bolts on the
compressor to 3 daN.m.

Fill the refrigerant circuit using the filling station (see

section 62 "General").

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L7X
Compressor 62
REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery.

Drain the refrigerant circuit using the filling station (see section 62
"General").

Remove:
– the engine undertray,
– the right-hand wheel arch,
– the accessories belt tensioning roller mounting bolt (see section 07).

It should be noted that all belts removed must be replaced.

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L7X
Compressor 62
Disconnect the connectors from the compressor. REFITTING

Remove: If the compressor is changed, it is supplied filled

– the mounting bolts of the pipes (A) on the with oil for refitting.
compressor,
– the two mounting bolts of the rear support (B) of the
compressor, IMPORTANT: Ensure the instructions relating to
adding oil when working on components of the air
conditioning circuit are carefully followed.

Oil the pipe unions with the recommended oil.

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

Tighten the refrigerant pipes retaining bolt on the

compressor to 3 daN.m.

Fill the refrigerant circuit using the filling station (see

section 62 "General").

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– the two mounting bolts (C) of the front support of the

compressor.

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Pressure relief valve 62
SPECIAL FEATURE Remove:
– the radiator grille,
The Laguna is fitted with a calibrated choke pressure – the bumper (two people),
relief valve. – the left hand headlight.

Release the power steering reservoir.

Slacken the union (C).

A → evaporator side
B → condenser side
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REMOVAL
Using a pair of long nose pliers, remove the pressure
Disconnect the battery.
relief valve.
Drain the refrigerant circuit using the filling station (see
section 62 "General").

Partially remove the left hand mudguard.

19331

19130

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Pressure relief valve 62
REFITTING

Oil the pipe unions with the recommended oil.

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

Fill the refrigerant circuit using the filling station (see

section 62 "General").

When changing the condenser, add 10 ml of

recommended oil to the compressor.

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Evaporator unit
IMPORTANT: all work on the air bag and
pretensioner systems must be carried out by
qualified personnel who have received the proper
training.
IMPORTANT: It is not permitted to handle the
pyrotechnic systems (air bags and pretensioners)
near a source of heat or flame as there is a risk of
triggering.
62
Disconnect the stalks (wipers, radio and lighting
controls), the rotary switch connectors (air bag and
cruise control) and the steering wheel angle sensor.
Before removing the rotary switch assembly, mark its
position:
– ensuring that the wheels are straight at the time of
removal,
– checking that the "0" mark on the rotary switch is
correctly positioned opposite the index.

Note: locking the air bag computer also unlocks the

electric steering column lock.

REMOVAL

Remove:
– the steering wheel air bag cushion. To do this, insert
a screwdriver into the hole (1) then move it
upwards (2).

18313

Undo the bolt then release the steering column

assembly.

Remove:
– the instrument panel,
– the dashboard switches,

18455

Disconnect the connectors of the steering wheel air

bag and the connectors of the cruise control buttons
(depending on version).

Remove:
– the steering wheel bolt,
– the steering wheel after setting the wheels straight,
– the interior dial cover,
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– the steering wheel half cowlings.

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Evaporator unit 62
– the dashboard mounting bolt (1), – the split radio display or the Carminat screen
(depending on version) then release the harness,

18557
18542

– the central console,

– the Renault Card reader, – the sunshine sensor (3),
– the radio (depending on version),
– the Central Communication Unit (depending on
version),
– the heating and air conditioning control unit,
– the dashboard mounting bolt (2),

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Evaporator unit 62
– the sun visors, – the interior cover of the glove compartment
– the trim from the windscreen pillars; to do this, simply – the glove compartment light,
release the trim sufficiently to be able to press the – the light under the dashboard.
upper clip, then release the pillar and pull it upwards.

18473
19062

Use a flat spanner to lock the air bag mounting clip on

– the tweeters, the beam or remove the mounting bolt (depending on
– the sides of the dashboard, version).
– the side mounting bolts (A) of the dashboard,

18544
18633-1

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Evaporator unit 62
Disconnect the passenger's air bag connector located NOTE: the automatic gear lever can be moved by
near to the options relay/fuse box. pressing button (E) located in front of it.

18546 18549

Remove the dashboard by releasing the clips.

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Evaporator unit 62
Cut the carpet at (A). Remove the protection end piece (D).

Release the wiring harnesses.

Remove the rear footwell heating ducts (B).

Disconnect the black connector (C) from the fan

assembly / power module.

19142

In the engine compartment:

Remove the engine undertray.

Drain the cooling circuit.

19144
Unclip the coolant circuit pipes where they meet the
bulkhead.

Drain the air conditioning circuit (see section 62

"General").

Remove the air conditioning pipes where they meet

the bulkhead.

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Evaporator unit 62
Remove: Remove:
– the options relay / fuse box (A), – the particle filter,
– the voice synthesiser (B). – the blower unit,
– the three mounting bolts of the air recirculation flap.

18546
19338

Remove:
– the steering column (see section 36),
Open the distributor unit (F) following the diagram
– the mounting bolts (C) and (D) for the beam,
below.
– the bolt (E) of the door striker plate in order to undo
the beam bolt (D),

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19195

– the air distributor unit.

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Evaporator unit 62
Remove the evaporator. IMPORTANT: It is essential to fit the electrical harness
correctly to avoid any possible damage.

Refitting the dashboard:

– Before replacing the dashboard, position the
harnesses for the tweeters, the display and the
sunshine sensor.

19337

NOTE: The evaporator outlet is located under the

exhaust heat shield.

19140

REFITTING

Oil the pipe unions with the recommended oil.

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

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Evaporator unit 62
Features of the rotary switch

Ensure that the wheels are still straight.

Check that the rotary switch is correctly positioned by

checking that the "0" mark of the rotary switch is
opposite the index.

18542

18313
Connect the passenger's air bag harness.
Features of the instrument panel surround

– Fit the instrument panel and the steering wheel lower

half cowling,
– Position the upper half cowling by placing the leather
part as shown below:

18539

18556

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Evaporator unit 62
– Fit the instrument panel surround, Replace the steering wheel bolt every time it is
– Position the adhesive strip of the steering wheel removed and tighten to the correct torque (torque of
upper half cowling on the surround, 4.4 daNm).
– Clip the surround onto the dashboard.
Features of the air bag

IMPORTANT: Before reconnecting the driver's air

bag, the procedure for checking the correct
operation of the system must be carried out:
– check that the air bag warning light on the
instrument panel lights up when the ignition is
switched on (computer unlocked), connect a
dummy ignition module to the connector or each
air bag cushion and check that the warning light
goes out,
– switch off the ignition, connect the air bag in place
of the dummy ignition modules and position it on
the steering wheel,
– switch on the ignition and check that the warning
light comes on for 3 seconds when the ignition is
switched on then goes out.

If the warning light does not go out, refer to the "fault

finding" section.
18555

WARNING: If these instructions are not followed

Features of the steering wheel the system may not operate normally and could
even cause erratic triggering.
IMPORTANT: the splines of the steering wheel are
designed such that the steering wheel can only be
fitted in one way. Take care not to damage them. The
steering wheel should be inserted freely into the
splines.

18554

Unlock the air bag computer.

Fill the cooling circuit.
18835
Fill the air conditioning circuit using the filling station
(see section 62 "General").

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Connecting pipes 62
Disconnect the battery. HIGH PRESSURE PIPE BETWEEN THE
COMPRESSOR AND THE EVAPORATOR
Drain the R134a refrigerant circuit using the filling
station (see section 62 "General"). REMOVAL

For diesel engines, the particle filter must be

disconnected and the diesel pipes unclipped.

HIGH PRESSURE PIPE BETWEEN THE

COMPRESSOR AND THE CONDENSER

REMOVAL

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Remove:
– the covers,
– - the radiator grille,
– the bumper,
– the headlight,
– the mounting bolt on the condenser.

Unclip the power steering reservoir.

Remove:
– the support of the power assisted steering fluid
reservoir (A),
19145 – the acoustic shield (B).

Remove:
– the covers,
– the mounting bolt on the compressor,
– the mounting bolt on the condenser,
– the pipe.

Fit plugs to the ports.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

Oil the pipe unions with the recommended oil.

When changing a pipe, add 10 ml of oil or when a pipe

bursts (rapid leak), add 100 ml.

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Connecting pipes 62
Remove:
– the torque reaction arm,
– the mounting bolt on the evaporator where it meets
the bulkhead.

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Remove the pipe.

Fit plugs to the ports.

NOTE: The pipe can be separated at the threaded

union.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

Oil the pipe unions with the recommended oil.

When changing a pipe, add 10 ml of oil or when a pipe

bursts (rapid leak), add 100 ml.

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Connecting pipes 62
LOW PRESSURE PIPE BETWEEN THE LOW PRESSURE PIPE BETWEEN THE
EVAPORATOR AND THE DEHYDRATION DEHYDRATION CANISTER AND THE
CANISTER COMPRESSOR

REMOVAL REMOVAL

19147 19147

Remove: Remove:
– the covers, – the covers.
– the torque reaction arm,
– the mounting bolt on the evaporator where it meets Unclip the power steering reservoir.
the bulkhead,
– the mounting bolt on the dehydration canister. Remove:
– the mounting bolt on the dehydration canister,
Remove the pipe. – the mounting bolt on the compressor.

Fit plugs to the ports. Remove the pipe.

Fit plugs to the ports.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal. REFITTING

Oil the pipe unions with the recommended oil. Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

When changing a pipe, add 10 ml of oil or when a pipe Oil the pipe unions with the recommended oil.
bursts (rapid leak), add 100 ml.
When changing a pipe, add 10 ml of oil or when a pipe
bursts (rapid leak), add 100 ml.

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Tri-function pressure switch 62
TRI-FUNCTION PRESSURE SWITCH

19134-1

The tri-function pressure switch fitted on the

condenser outlet protects the refrigerant circuit.

– Low pressure cut-off: 2 bars

– High pressure cut-off: 27 bars

It informs the injection computer of the pressure in the

refrigerant circuit.

The injection computer controls the engine cooling

fans depending on the high pressure in the refrigerant
circuit and the vehicle speed.

The pressure switch can be removed without draining

the refrigerant circuit.

An automatic shut-off valve isolates the circuit against

the environment when the switch is removed.

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Power module 62
POWER MODULE / RELAY UNIT

19336

The power module controls the speed of the blower

depending on the requirements determined by the
automatic control.

It can be accessed from underneath the dashboard.

REMOVAL

Remove:
– the protective cover under the dashboard,
– the two mounting bolts of the power module,
– the power module.

Disconnect the wiring.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

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Recirculation motor 62

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The recirculation motor positions the air inlet flap

depending on the requirements determined by
automatic control.

The recirculation motor can be accessed once the

beam has been removed (see method for removing
the evaporator).

REMOVAL

Disconnect the wiring.

Remove:
– the two mounting bolts of the recirculation motor,
– the recirculation motor.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

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Mixing motor 62
LEFT HAND MIXING MOTOR Remove the four reinforcement retaining bolts.

19199 19332

The mixing motor positions the air inlet flap depending Disconnect the wiring.
on the requirements determined by automatic control.
Remove:
– the two mounting bolts of the mixing motor,
REMOVAL – the mixing motor.

Remove the trim.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

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Mixing motor 62
RIGHT HAND MIXING MOTOR REMOVAL

Disconnect the wiring.

Remove:
– the two mounting bolts of the mixing motor,
– the mixing motor.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

19334

The mixing motor positions the air inlet flap depending

on the requirements determined by automatic control.

The right hand mixing motor can be accessed after the

dashboard has been removed (see method for
removing the evaporator).

19144

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Distribution motor 62
DE-ICING DISTRIBUTION MOTOR LOWER BLOWN AIR DISTRIBUTION MOTOR

19199 19334

The distribution motor positions the air inlet flap The air distribution motor positions the air inlet flap
depending on the requirements determined by depending on the requirements determined by
automatic control. automatic control.

The distribution motor can be accessed after the beam The air distribution motor can be accessed after the
has been removed (see method for removing the beam has been removed (see method for removing
evaporator). the evaporator).

REMOVAL REMOVAL

Disconnect the wiring. Disconnect the wiring.

Remove: Remove:
– the two mounting bolts of the distribution motor, – the two mounting bolts of the air distribution motor,
– the distribution motor. – the air distribution motor.

REFITTING REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal. Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

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Evaporator sensor 62
Remove the four reinforcement retaining bolts.

17929S

The evaporator sensor provides information about the

temperature at the evaporator outlet.

It is a negative temperature coefficient (NTC)

thermistor.
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REMOVAL
Disconnect the wiring.
Remove the trim.
Remove the sensor by rotating through a 1/4 turn.

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19199

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

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Passenger compartment temperature sensor 62
REMOVAL

Remove:
– the courtesy light cover,
– the two mounting bolts of the micro-turbine,
– the micro-turbine assembly.

Disconnect the wiring.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

19398

The passenger compartment sensor provides

information about the temperature inside the vehicle.

It is a negative temperature coefficient (NTC)

thermistor.

LOCATION

The sensor is located in the courtesy light.

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Exterior temperature sensor 62
The exterior sensor provides information about the Cut the sensor wiring.
temperature outside the vehicle.

It is a negative temperature coefficient (NTC)

thermistor.

LOCATION

The sensor is located in the left hand rear-view mirror.

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REFITTING

Make a wire joint with the new sensor.

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

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REMOVAL

Remove:
– the rear-view mirror glass,
– the sensor assembly.

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Humidity sensor 62
The humidity sensor is located in the micro-turbine. REMOVAL

Remove:
– the courtesy light cover,
– the two mounting bolts of the micro-turbine,
– the micro-turbine assembly.

Disconnect the wiring.

REFITTING

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

19398

The sensor measures the humidity in the passenger

compartment.

It is a capacitive sensor: the resistance changes with

humidity.

LOCATION

The sensor is located in the courtesy light.

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Sunshine sensor 62
The sunshine sensor informs the computer so that the REFITTING
air flow from the vents can be corrected depending on
solar radiation. Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

LOCATION

The sensor is located in the centre of the dashboard.

19397

REMOVAL

Unclip the black cover.

Disconnect the sensor connector.

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Air quality sensor 62
The sensor permanently analyses the change in gas Disconnect the sensor connector.
concentration.

The sensor is protected by a membrane which allows

gas molecules through but traps humidity and dust.

19335

REFITTING
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Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

It can be accessed from underneath the dashboard.

REMOVAL

Remove:
– the protection cover under the dashboard,
– the interior cover of the glove compartment,
– the mounting bolt of the air quality sensor,
– the air quality sensor.

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