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Introduction

The vehicle is a Clio II 1.4 i 16V 98cv

Video Overview

  1. 
Unscrew all the screws from the plate using a 10 socket and a ratchet.

Remove the screws by hand

Take out the plate
    • Unscrew all the screws from the plate using a 10 socket and a ratchet.

    • Remove the screws by hand

    • Take out the plate

  2. 
Place a container under the vehicle to collect the coolant, making sure that the engine is cold.

The liquid may splash on you
    • Place a container under the vehicle to collect the coolant, making sure that the engine is cold.

    • The liquid may splash on you

    • Using pliers, move the lower radiator hose clamp upwards.

  3. 
Unhook the hose by pulling upwards

Coolant flows into the pan
    • Unhook the hose by pulling upwards

    • Coolant flows into the pan

    • Open the expansion tank cap to empty the cooling circuit as much as possible.

  4. 
Remove the mudguard screws with a T20 screwdriver

Remove all staples by pulling them gently.

Remove all staples by pulling them gently.
    • Remove the mudguard screws with a T20 screwdriver

    • Remove all staples by pulling them gently.

  5. 
Remove the engine cover by pulling it upwards

Unhook the elastic strap from the air filter resonator

Unhook the elastic strap from the air filter resonator
    • Remove the engine cover by pulling it upwards

    • Unhook the elastic strap from the air filter resonator

  6. 
Unhook the hose on the side of the air filter resonator

Remove the resonator

Remove the resonator
    • Unhook the hose on the side of the air filter resonator

    • Remove the resonator

  7. 
To remove the resonator support remove the two screws starting with the top one

To remove the resonator support remove the two screws starting with the top one

To remove the resonator support remove the two screws starting with the top one
    • To remove the resonator support remove the two screws starting with the top one

  8. 
Once the two screws are removed, extract the support

Once the two screws are removed, extract the support

Once the two screws are removed, extract the support
    • Once the two screws are removed, extract the support

  9. 
Using a flat screwdriver, carefully pierce the center of the caps.

Leverage them with the screwdriver to remove them

the camshaft ends are located just behind the two plugs, drill carefully
    • Using a flat screwdriver, carefully pierce the center of the caps.

    • Leverage them with the screwdriver to remove them

    • the camshaft ends are located just behind the two plugs, drill carefully

  10. 
Do the same on the second cap

Do the same on the second cap

Do the same on the second cap
    • Do the same on the second cap

  11. 
Place the jack under the engine and lift it slightly

Place the jack under the engine and lift it slightly
    • Place the jack under the engine and lift it slightly

  12. 
Place a 16 socket on the silentbloc nut

Unlock and remove the nut with the ratchet and extension

The length of the thread prevents the socket from reaching the nut if it is already on the extension
    • Place a 16 socket on the silentbloc nut

    • Unlock and remove the nut with the ratchet and extension

    • The length of the thread prevents the socket from reaching the nut if it is already on the extension

  13. 
Remove the 3 screws from the engine mount with the 16 socket.

Remove the 3 screws from the engine mount with the 16 socket.

Remove the 3 screws from the engine mount with the 16 socket.
    • Remove the 3 screws from the engine mount with the 16 socket.

  14. 
Remove the 3 screws from the engine mount with the 16 socket.

Remove the engine mount from its location (the jack supports the engine)

Remove the engine mount from its location (the jack supports the engine)
    • Remove the 3 screws from the engine mount with the 16 socket.

    • Remove the engine mount from its location (the jack supports the engine)

  15. 
Remove the 4 screws from the engine mount (silentbloc)

Remove the engine mount

Remove the engine mount
    • Remove the 4 screws from the engine mount (silentbloc)

    • Remove the engine mount

  16. 
Remove the screw holding the mass under the engine mount location

Extract the mass, be careful it is heavy to handle

Extract the mass, be careful it is heavy to handle
    • Remove the screw holding the mass under the engine mount location

    • Extract the mass, be careful it is heavy to handle

  17. 
Carefully lower the jack

Carefully lower the jack
    • Carefully lower the jack

  18. 
Place the 13 key on the accessory belt tensioner roller screw

Rotate the tensioner pulley with the wrench clockwise to loosen the accessory belt

Hold the wrench in position to release the belt from the crankshaft pulley
    • Place the 13 key on the accessory belt tensioner roller screw

    • Rotate the tensioner pulley with the wrench clockwise to loosen the accessory belt

    • Hold the wrench in position to release the belt from the crankshaft pulley

    • Depending on the version of the vehicle (air conditioning, power steering), the route may be different, so draw a diagram to help you with the installation.

  19. 
Carefully release the tensioner, remove the key

Remove the belt from the top

Clearly identify (sketch possible) the position of the belt for reassembly
    • Carefully release the tensioner, remove the key

    • Remove the belt from the top

    • Clearly identify (sketch possible) the position of the belt for reassembly

  20. 
Carefully raise the engine using the jack

Carefully raise the engine using the jack
    • Carefully raise the engine using the jack

  21. 
To unhook the harness sheath, remove the screw on the side of the timing case

Unhook the cable

The sheath goes around the distribution housing
    • To unhook the harness sheath, remove the screw on the side of the timing case

    • Unhook the cable

    • The sheath goes around the distribution housing

  22. 
Unhook the vacuum intake pipe

Unhook the vacuum intake pipe

Unhook the vacuum intake pipe
    • Unhook the vacuum intake pipe

  23. 
Disconnect the pressure sensor connector

Disconnect the pressure sensor connector
    • Disconnect the pressure sensor connector

  24. 
Remove the locking tab from the throttle body socket

Disconnect the throttle body plug

Disconnect the throttle body plug
    • Remove the locking tab from the throttle body socket

    • Disconnect the throttle body plug

  25. 
Unhook the pin from the sheath support

Unhook the sheath by pulling on it moderately then place it to the side

Unhook the sheath by pulling on it moderately then place it to the side
    • Unhook the pin from the sheath support

    • Unhook the sheath by pulling on it moderately then place it to the side

  26. 
Remove the upper aluminum casing and the lower plastic casing

For the aluminum housing remove the 3 screws and the two nuts

For the aluminum housing remove the 3 screws and the two nuts
    • Remove the upper aluminum casing and the lower plastic casing

    • For the aluminum housing remove the 3 screws and the two nuts

  27. 
For the aluminum housing remove the 3 screws and the two nuts

For the aluminum housing remove the 3 screws and the two nuts
    • For the aluminum housing remove the 3 screws and the two nuts

  28. 
For the aluminum housing remove the 3 screws and two nuts with a 16 wrench

Move the vacuum intake pipe aside

Move the vacuum intake pipe aside
    • For the aluminum housing remove the 3 screws and two nuts with a 16 wrench

    • Move the vacuum intake pipe aside

  29. 
Mark the length and location of each screw

Mark the length and location of each screw

Mark the length and location of each screw
    • Mark the length and location of each screw

  30. 
Remove the two screws from the top of the plastic casing with a 10 wrench (here the first one at the top right)

Remove the two screws from the top of the plastic casing with a 10 wrench (here the first one at the top right)

Remove the two screws from the top of the plastic casing with a 10 wrench (here the first one at the top right)
    • Remove the two screws from the top of the plastic casing with a 10 wrench (here the first one at the top right)

  31. 
Remove the two screws from the top of the plastic casing with a 10 wrench (here the second screw at the top left)

Unhook the fuel hose from the plastic housing

Unhook the fuel hose from the plastic housing
    • Remove the two screws from the top of the plastic casing with a 10 wrench (here the second screw at the top left)

    • Unhook the fuel hose from the plastic housing

  32. 
Gently lower the engine using the jack
    • Gently lower the engine using the jack

  33. 
Unscrew and remove the screw from the top of the cradle rod with the 13 key.

Loosen the connecting rod nut with the 18 mm wrench.

Loosen the connecting rod nut with the 18 mm wrench.
    • Unscrew and remove the screw from the top of the cradle rod with the 13 key.

    • Loosen the connecting rod nut with the 18 mm wrench.

  34. 
Rotate the cradle link to access the screws on the bottom of the plastic housing

Rotate the cradle link to access the screws on the bottom of the plastic housing

Rotate the cradle link to access the screws on the bottom of the plastic housing
    • Rotate the cradle link to access the screws on the bottom of the plastic housing

  35. 
Remove the two screws from the bottom of the plastic housing

Remove the two screws from the bottom of the plastic housing

Remove the two screws from the bottom of the plastic housing
    • Remove the two screws from the bottom of the plastic housing

  36. 
Play with the jack to facilitate the removal of the screws and extract the aluminum casing

Play with the jack to facilitate the removal of the screws and extract the aluminum casing

Play with the jack to facilitate the removal of the screws and extract the aluminum casing
    • Play with the jack to facilitate the removal of the screws and extract the aluminum casing

  37. 
Remove the plastic casing, it is better to note the location of each screw!

Remove the plastic casing, it is better to note the location of each screw!
    • Remove the plastic casing, it is better to note the location of each screw!

  38. 
Remove the lower plastic casing from the top, exposing access to the air conditioning pipes and the fuel hose.

Remove the lower plastic casing from the top, exposing access to the air conditioning pipes and the fuel hose.

Remove the lower plastic casing from the top, exposing access to the air conditioning pipes and the fuel hose.
    • Remove the lower plastic casing from the top, exposing access to the air conditioning pipes and the fuel hose.

  39. 
First, rotate the engine clockwise so that the camshaft slots are almost horizontal.

The slot should be offset downwards
    • First, rotate the engine clockwise so that the camshaft slots are almost horizontal.

    • The slot should be offset downwards

    • Bring the engine close to top dead center position

  40. 
Remove the pulley by loosening the screw with the 18 mm wrench.

Block the engine with a screwdriver at the level of the starter crown (especially for automatic gearboxes) to facilitate loosening

Block the engine with a screwdriver at the level of the starter crown (especially for automatic gearboxes) to facilitate loosening
    • Remove the pulley by loosening the screw with the 18 mm wrench.

    • Block the engine with a screwdriver at the level of the starter crown (especially for automatic gearboxes) to facilitate loosening

  41. 
Reposition the screw without the pulley then tighten

Reposition the screw without the pulley then tighten

Reposition the screw without the pulley then tighten
    • Reposition the screw without the pulley then tighten

  42. 
Remove the crankshaft pin plug in order to insert the pin with a Torx E14 socket.

Remove the crankshaft pin plug in order to insert the pin with a Torx E14 socket.

Remove the crankshaft pin plug in order to insert the pin with a Torx E14 socket.
    • Remove the crankshaft pin plug in order to insert the pin with a Torx E14 socket.

  43. 
Insert and screw in the crankshaft timing pin

Insert and screw in the crankshaft timing pin

Insert and screw in the crankshaft timing pin
    • Insert and screw in the crankshaft timing pin

  44. 
Then turn the engine clockwise until the crankshaft stops on the pin without forcing!

The slots in each camshaft must be horizontal.
    • Then turn the engine clockwise until the crankshaft stops on the pin without forcing!

    • The slots in each camshaft must be horizontal.

  45. 
Place the camshaft holding tool in each of the two slots which must be horizontal

The engine is now stalled

The engine is now stalled
    • Place the camshaft holding tool in each of the two slots which must be horizontal

    • The engine is now stalled

  46. 
Loosen the tensioner roller nut with a 13 wrench.

Place a 6mm Allen key into the tensioner lever and rotate the lever to the left

Remove the belt
    • Loosen the tensioner roller nut with a 13 wrench.

    • Place a 6mm Allen key into the tensioner lever and rotate the lever to the left

    • Remove the belt

  47. 
Remove the tensioner roller nut and remove the

Remove the tensioner roller nut and remove the

Remove the tensioner roller nut and remove the
    • Remove the tensioner roller nut and remove the

  48. 
Loosen the screw of the idler roller with a Torx T 55 bit

Recover the spacer located behind the idler roller for reassembly of the new roller.

Recover the spacer located behind the idler roller for reassembly of the new roller.
    • Loosen the screw of the idler roller with a Torx T 55 bit

    • Recover the spacer located behind the idler roller for reassembly of the new roller.

  49. 
Remove all screws from the water pump

Remove all screws from the water pump

Remove all screws from the water pump
    • Remove all screws from the water pump

  50. 
Loosen all screws on the water pump

Loosen all screws on the water pump

Loosen all screws on the water pump
    • Loosen all screws on the water pump

  51. 
Remove the screw and let the remaining coolant drain into a pan

Remove the screw and let the remaining coolant drain into a pan

Remove the screw and let the remaining coolant drain into a pan
    • Remove the screw and let the remaining coolant drain into a pan

  52. 
Remove the water pump from its location by pulling it outwards

Using a cutter blade (or other), scrape off any residue from the old seal still present on the water pump installation surface.

Do not hesitate to use a flat screwdriver to pry between the water pump and its location.
    • Remove the water pump from its location by pulling it outwards

    • Using a cutter blade (or other), scrape off any residue from the old seal still present on the water pump installation surface.

    • Do not hesitate to use a flat screwdriver to pry between the water pump and its location.

  53. 
Compare the dimensions between the new parts and the old parts (the size of the timing belt as well as the number of teeth, the water pump)

Compare the dimensions between the new parts and the old parts (the size of the timing belt as well as the number of teeth, the water pump)

Compare the dimensions between the new parts and the old parts (the size of the timing belt as well as the number of teeth, the water pump)
    • Compare the dimensions between the new parts and the old parts (the size of the timing belt as well as the number of teeth, the water pump)

  54. 
Place the new screw on the the new water pump

Prepare the idler roller with the spacer screw

Prepare the idler roller with the spacer screw
    • Place the new screw on the the new water pump

    • Prepare the idler roller with the spacer screw

  55. 
Compare the old idler roller with the new one

Compare the new and old tensioner pulley

Compare the new and old tensioner pulley
    • Compare the old idler roller with the new one

    • Compare the new and old tensioner pulley

  56. 
Locate the position of the seal on the water pump

The new crankshaft pulley screw

The new crankshaft pulley screw
    • Locate the position of the seal on the water pump

    • The new crankshaft pulley screw

  57. 
Place the water pump gasket on the guides

Insert the water pump from the bottom of the engine for better access

Install the water pump in its housing
    • Place the water pump gasket on the guides

    • Insert the water pump from the bottom of the engine for better access

    • Install the water pump in its housing

  58. 
Tighten the 8 water pump screws

Tighten the 8 water pump screws

Tighten the 8 water pump screws
    • Tighten the 8 water pump screws

  59. 
Replace the idler roller in its location and tighten the screw

Replace the idler roller in its location and tighten the screw

Replace the idler roller in its location and tighten the screw
    • Replace the idler roller in its location and tighten the screw

  60. 
Present the belt with the inscriptions in the reading direction

Placer the belt under the crankshaft pinion

Guide the belt between the top of the water pump sprocket and the idler pulley
    • Present the belt with the inscriptions in the reading direction

    • Placer the belt under the crankshaft pinion

    • Guide the belt between the top of the water pump sprocket and the idler pulley

  61. 
Pass the belt over the idler pulley to bring it to the intake camshaft pulley and then to the exhaust camshaft pulley

Pass the belt over the idler pulley to bring it to the intake camshaft pulley and then to the exhaust camshaft pulley

Pass the belt over the idler pulley to bring it to the intake camshaft pulley and then to the exhaust camshaft pulley
    • Pass the belt over the idler pulley to bring it to the intake camshaft pulley and then to the exhaust camshaft pulley

  62. 
To facilitate the completion of the installation of the timing belt, use a rilsan collar to hold the indicator on the tension index of the tensioner roller.

Replace the tensioner roller in its location

In some cases the tensioner roller is delivered already clamped, it is enough to place it without the rilsan collar
    • To facilitate the completion of the installation of the timing belt, use a rilsan collar to hold the indicator on the tension index of the tensioner roller.

    • Replace the tensioner roller in its location

    • In some cases the tensioner roller is delivered already clamped, it is enough to place it without the rilsan collar

  63. 
Bring the nut closer to the tensioner roller without blocking it

Raise the tensioner lever with your finger or an Allen key, so that the tensioner lever position is horizontal

Raise the tensioner lever with your finger or an Allen key, so that the tensioner lever position is horizontal
    • Bring the nut closer to the tensioner roller without blocking it

    • Raise the tensioner lever with your finger or an Allen key, so that the tensioner lever position is horizontal

  64. 
Place the timing belt on the tensioner pulley

Place the timing belt on the tensioner pulley

Place the timing belt on the tensioner pulley
    • Place the timing belt on the tensioner pulley

  65. 
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the Rislan collar by pulling on it

Using needle-nose pliers, remove the Rislan collar by pulling on it
    • Using needle-nose pliers, remove the Rislan collar by pulling on it

  66. 
Using the Allen key, turn the tensioner roller lever to bring the tension indicator onto the tensioner index.

Hold the position and lock the tensioner roller nut with the 13 key.

Hold the position and lock the tensioner roller nut with the 13 key.
    • Using the Allen key, turn the tensioner roller lever to bring the tension indicator onto the tensioner index.

    • Hold the position and lock the tensioner roller nut with the 13 key.

  67. 
Remove the crankshaft sprocket screw

Remove the crankshaft sprocket screw

Remove the crankshaft sprocket screw
    • Remove the crankshaft sprocket screw

  68. 
Reinstall the damper pulley on the crankshaft sprocket.

Replace the screw on the damper pulley and tighten it

Replace the screw on the damper pulley and tighten it
    • Reinstall the damper pulley on the crankshaft sprocket.

    • Replace the screw on the damper pulley and tighten it

  69. 
Remove the immobilization tool from the 2 camshafts
    • Remove the immobilization tool from the 2 camshafts

  70. 
Remove the crankshaft pin

Remove the crankshaft pin

Remove the crankshaft pin
    • Remove the crankshaft pin

  71. 
Turn the crankshaft clockwise (4 engine revolutions or 8 crankshaft revolutions) so that all the timing belt notches are in place

Recheck the position of the tensioner index.

Check the correct position of the tensioner index, otherwise start again from step 67 of this tutorial
    • Turn the crankshaft clockwise (4 engine revolutions or 8 crankshaft revolutions) so that all the timing belt notches are in place

    • Recheck the position of the tensioner index.

    • Check the correct position of the tensioner index, otherwise start again from step 67 of this tutorial

  72. 
Replace the plastic lower cover from the bottom of the engine

Place the aluminum upper casing

Screw the casings back on
    • Replace the plastic lower cover from the bottom of the engine

    • Place the aluminum upper casing

    • Screw the casings back on

  73. 
Reposition the crankshaft pin plug

Tighten the screw
    • Reposition the crankshaft pin plug

    • Tighten the screw

  74. 
Clean the housing of the 2 camshafts

Replace the 2 plugs at the end of each camshaft, tap gently with a hammer to insert the 2 plugs into their respective housings

Apply oil to the 2 plugs before refitting
    • Clean the housing of the 2 camshafts

    • Replace the 2 plugs at the end of each camshaft, tap gently with a hammer to insert the 2 plugs into their respective housings

    • Apply oil to the 2 plugs before refitting

  75. 
Reinstall the accessory belt according to the diagram in step 19
    • Reinstall the accessory belt according to the diagram in step 19

  76. 
Replace the resonator bracket and tighten the 2 screws
    • Replace the resonator bracket and tighten the 2 screws

  77. 
Replace the sheath support pin

Reposition the throttle body socket locking tab

Reconnect the pressure sensor
    • Replace the sheath support pin

    • Reposition the throttle body socket locking tab

    • Reconnect the pressure sensor

  78. 
Replace the cable in its location

Lock the sheath screw on the aluminum housing

Lock the sheath screw on the aluminum housing
    • Replace the cable in its location

    • Lock the sheath screw on the aluminum housing

  79. 
Replace the silentbloc engine mount in its location

Tighten the 4 screws

Reinstall the engine mount by adjusting the height with the jack and tighten everything then remove the jack
    • Replace the silentbloc engine mount in its location

    • Tighten the 4 screws

    • Reinstall the engine mount by adjusting the height with the jack and tighten everything then remove the jack

  80. 
Unscrew and remove the bleeder screw located below the resonator bracket

Open the coolant jar and fill it

Open the coolant jar and fill it
    • Unscrew and remove the bleeder screw located below the resonator bracket

    • Open the coolant jar and fill it

  81. 
Keep the jar full to expel air until the liquid comes out of the bleeder.

Tighten the bleeder plug screw with a flathead screwdriver

Tighten the bleeder plug screw with a flathead screwdriver
    • Keep the jar full to expel air until the liquid comes out of the bleeder.

    • Tighten the bleeder plug screw with a flathead screwdriver

  82. 
Re-sleeve the box air intake pipe

Clip the air box by pressing on it

Replace the pipe in its location and close the strap
    • Re-sleeve the box air intake pipe

    • Clip the air box by pressing on it

    • Replace the pipe in its location and close the strap

  83. 
Start the engine

Monitor the coolant level, top up if necessary

Close the jar cap
    • Start the engine

    • Monitor the coolant level, top up if necessary

    • Close the jar cap

    • Let the engine run until the cooling fan comes on several times

    • Stop the engine, after the engine has cooled completely (4 hours), top up the coolant level if necessary.

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Well done for this tutorial, but now I think I'm going to have the belt changed by a professional!!!

sylvain.cortade - Reply

Thanks for the tutorial which is very clear!

f.pascucci - Reply

Hello, can you make a video to dismantle a cylinder head and change the cylinder head gasket Clio 2 year 1999 petrol thank you

fornasier stephane - Reply

If I can contribute to this tutorial, here are some tightening torques: idler roller 45 to 50Nm, tensioner roller 27Nm, water pump 10Nm for M6 screws and 22Nm for M8 screws, damper pulley 40Nm + 145° (+/-15°), crankshaft pin screw 20Nm.

Step 55: You should tighten the screw much harder (nut/locknut) and apply red threadlock. This screw is not designed to be removed and we definitely don't want it to come loose.

Step 67: The tensioner roller slider should be brought to the right mark, not the middle one.

a_bosc2000 - Reply

Thanks for the tutorial but there is an error it is a crank pinion which is not keyed so the timing of the crank and the camshaft is done with the damper pulley because if we remove it your camshaft will not turn

jean-philippe bahmed - Reply

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