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Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–20h00 ~600–2000£
Estimated time 6h00–20h00
Estimated labour cost ~600–2000£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Twingo I 1993-2007 4
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-702 (A7))
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-708 (C7))
  • 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-703 (J7))
  • 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-708 (F7))
Twingo II 2007-2014 9
  • 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-770 (E7))
  • 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-772 (J7))
  • 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-800 (A8))
  • 1.2 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-780 (K7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-740 (17))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-820 (P8))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-718 (W7))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 FAP Diesel (K9K-820 (P8))
  • RS (1.6) Petrol (K4M-854 (N8))
Twingo III 2014-2025 4
  • 0.9 TCe 110 Petrol (H4B-401 (C4))
  • 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-401 (C4))
  • 0.9 TCe 95, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-453 (F4))
  • 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (H4D-400 (A4))
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 8h00–20h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 0h45
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 11h00–19h00

What is a Renault Twingo 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 Twingo 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 Twingo 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.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Twingo I 1993-2007 1993-2007 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-702 (A7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-708 (C7)), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-703 (J7)), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-708 (F7)) LPG, Petrol
Twingo II 2007-2014 2007-2014 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-770 (E7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-772 (J7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-800 (A8)), 1.2 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-780 (K7)), 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-740 (17)), 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-820 (P8)), 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-718 (W7)), 1… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Twingo III 2014-2025 2014-2025 0.9 TCe 110 Petrol (H4B-401 (C4)), 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-401 (C4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-451 (F4)), 0.9 TCe 95, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-453 (F4)), 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-403 (D4)), 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-413 (H4)), 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (H4D-400 (A4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B… LPG, Petrol