Change Car Clutch Renault Clio
Change Car Clutch
| Estimated time | 10h00–19h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~1000–1900£ |
| Difficulty | Technical |
| Vehicles |
Clio I 1990-1999 20
Clio II 1998-2012 42
Clio III 2005-2013 21
Clio IV 2012-2019 14
Clio V 2019-2025 9
|
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) | 10h00–19h00 |
| Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly | 8h00–19h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) EURO 4, TL4, 6-speed, Without diesel particulate filter | 16h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) TL4, 6-speed, With diesel particulate filter | 17h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (JH3, JR5) | 14h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) EURO 5, TL4, 6-speed | 16h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) (2002 - ) | 11h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) ( - 2001) | 8h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) | 14h00–15h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) TL4 | 12h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) JR5 | 10h00 |
| Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) JT4 | 14h00 |
What is a Renault Clio clutch?
The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.
When should you change the Renault Clio clutch?
The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.
Is it difficult to change the Renault Clio clutch kit?
Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clio I 1990-1999 | 1990-1999 | 1.1 Petrol (C1E-700), 1.2i Petrol (D7F-730 (A7)), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-700), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-704), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-706), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-708), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-750), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-601), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-710), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-711), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-718), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-719),… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Clio II 1998-2012 | 1998-2012 | 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-722 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-746), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-720 (D7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-726 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-764), 1… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Clio III 2005-2013 | 2005-2013 | 1.2 16V Flex, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (D4F-742 (L7)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-764 (E7)), 1.2 16V TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-784 (H7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-786 (H7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-780 (G7)), 1.5 dCi 105 D… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Clio IV 2012-2019 | 2012-2019 | 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-400 (A4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Clio V 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-460 (D4)), 1.0 TCe 100, LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 9… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol |