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Introduction

This tutorial will explain how to change the spark plugs on a Clio 2. This operation is quite simple to do yourself!

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On your Renault Clio 2, you have 4 spark plugs, when you change one, It is advisable to change them all.

To access it, you must disconnect the ignition wires by pulling on it and making go from right to left.

You now see the spark plug, proceed to remove and refit the spark plugs one by one so as not to lose the order of the ignition wires.
    • On your Renault Clio 2, you have 4 spark plugs, when you change one, It is advisable to change them all.

    • To access it, you must disconnect the ignition wires by pulling on it and making go from right to left.

    • You now see the spark plug, proceed to remove and refit the spark plugs one by one so as not to lose the order of the ignition wires.

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The candle is now visible.

Use a 16mm spark plug wrench or a ratchet with an extension and a long 16mm socket.

You can now unscrew it completely and then remove it from its support.
    • The candle is now visible.

    • Use a 16mm spark plug wrench or a ratchet with an extension and a long 16mm socket.

    • You can now unscrew it completely and then remove it from its support.

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Once the spark plug is completely unscrew and remove.

Compare the old spark plug with the new candle

In purple: New spark plug.
    • Once the spark plug is completely unscrew and remove.

    • Compare the old spark plug with the new candle

    • In purple: New spark plug.

    • In blue: Used spark plug.

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Please gently clean the spark plug holder and then put the new one back in its holder.

Start screwing it in with the socket so that it fits properly in its support, then finish screwing without forcing too much.

The spark plug is now in place and tighten securely.
    • Please gently clean the spark plug holder and then put the new one back in its holder.

    • Start screwing it in with the socket so that it fits properly in its support, then finish screwing without forcing too much.

    • The spark plug is now in place and tighten securely.

    • To make it easier during the next disassembly, I advise you to put a small dab of mechanical grease on the thread.

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You can now put the rubber support back on top of the spark plug, remember to press it firmly.

Repeat this operation for the other 3 spark plugs.

Repeat this operation for the other 3 spark plugs.
    • You can now put the rubber support back on top of the spark plug, remember to press it firmly.

    • Repeat this operation for the other 3 spark plugs.

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Florian HOUART

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3 Comments

the images do not correspond to my clio 2 phase 2 1.2 60hp petrol, too bad

BENJAMIN LEROUX - Reply

14 key on the Clio 2 that I have just serviced!!

Dominique PAGE - Reply

Add to disconnect the spark plugs do not pull by the wire.

to screw the spark plugs back in use a piece of gas pipe, push the spark plug into the end of the pipe (very practical)

Eric MANGEOT - Reply

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