Technical Note 3620A:

XR4 - XR5 - X40 - X57 - X53 - X48 - X64 - X56 -

X29 - X54 - X66 - XJ1 - X63 - X81, and
DOCUMENT PHASE 1 - XTP - X94
Cooling circuit

TWINGO: X06X - RENAULT 5: X40X - EXPRESS: F40X -

KANGOO Phase I: XCXX - CLIO I: X57X - CLIO II: XBXX -
RENAULT 19: X53X - RENAULT 21: X48X - MEGANE I: XAXX -
LAGUNA I: X56X - LAGUNA II Phase I: XGXX - RENAULT 25:
X29X - SAFRANE: X54X - VEL SATIS Phase I: XJXX - ESPACE I
Phase I: J11X - ESPACE II: J63X - ESPACE III: JE0X - ESPACE
IV Phase I: JK0X - SPIDER: EF0H - ALPINE: D50X - TRAFIC II:
XL0X - MASTER RWD: XHXX - MASTER II Phase I: XDXX

Sub-sections concerned: 04B - 10A - 11A - 19A

This Technical Note supplements Technical Notes 3113A and

3175A and the Workshop Repair Manual for each vehicle.
77 11 344 502 JUNE 2005 Edition Anglaise

"The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the technical
specifications current when it was prepared.
The methods may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the manufacturer in the
production of the various component units and accessories from which his vehicles are
constructed."
All copyrights reserved by Renault.
The reproduction or translation in part of whole of the present document, as well as the use
of the spare parts reference numbering system, are prohibited without the prior written
consent of Renault.

© Renault s.a.s. 2005

Procedure for draining, rinsing, refilling and bleeding cooling
circuits

Edition 3

77 11 344 502 JUNE 2005 Edition Anglaise

"The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the technical
specifications current when it was prepared.
The methods may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the manufacturer in the
production of the various component units and accessories from which his vehicles are
constructed."
All copyrights reserved by Renault.
The reproduction or translation in part of whole of the present document, as well as the use
of the spare parts reference numbering system, are prohibited without the prior written
consent of Renault.

© Renault s.a.s. 2005

Cooling circuit ContentsPage

Cooling circuit

Contents

Page

19A COOLING SYSTEM

Engine cooling: Parts and

consumables for the repair
work 19A-1
Engine cooling: Precautions
for repair 19A-2

Engine cooling circuit: check 19A-3

Cooling circuit: Draining -

Refilling 19A-5

Engine cooling circuit:

Cleaning 19A-7

Cooling circuit: Bleeding 19A-8

 COOLING SYSTEM
Engine cooling: Parts and consumables for the repair work 19A
XR4 – XR5 – X40 – X57 – X53 – X48 – X64 – X56 – X29 – X54 – X66 – XJ1 – X63 – X81 – XTP – X94
CONSUMABLES
Use GLACEOL RX (TYPE D) coolant.

Note:
Ready-to-use coolant or antifreeze must be diluted
with distilled water in accordance with the guideli-
nes marked on the container.

19A-1
 COOLING SYSTEM
Engine cooling: Precautions for repair
XR4 – XR5 – X40 – X57 – X53 – X48 – X64 – X56 – X29 – X54 – X66 – XJ1 – X63 – X81 – XTP – X94
IMPORTANT
The circuits are designed to be pressurized; take
care at high temperatures (risk of serious burns),
Never remove the valve from the expansion bottle
while the engine is hot.
Similarly, take care when working under the bonnet,
as the radiator fan(s) may start up unexpectedly.
Do not open the bleed valve(s) while the engine is
running.
WARNING
The coolant helps to keep the engine running pro-
perly (heat exchange).
19A
When a faulty vehicle arrives, check:
- the condition and tension of the water pump drive
belt,
- that the fan, the radiator and the radiator grille are not
obstructed by an object which may impede the flow of
air.
Vehicles in the current range have cooling circuits with
the following basic characteristics:
- Pressurized sealed circuit (expansion bottle valve),
Note:
Summary of expansion bottle valve ratings.
Expansion bottle valve with:
• a brown circle: 1.2 bar

The system does not operate using pure water. • a blue circle: 1.4 bar
• a yellow hand: 1.4 bar
• a white hand: 1.6 bar
WARNING • a grey hand: 1.8 bar
Drain the oil when the engine is warm.
- circuit using only type « D » coolant.
Flushing and refilling should be carried out with a
warm or cold engine.
Never flush a hot engine (risk of serious thermal Note:
shock). Ready-to-use coolant or antifreeze must be diluted
with distilled water in accordance with the guideli-
nes marked on the container.
WARNING
When carrying out a repair that requires a complete
circuit drain, it is essential to flush the circuit with
clean water, blow compressed air through the cir-
cuit to eliminate water, fill and drain the circuit and
then measure the effective protection.
The parameters to be observed are:
- Protection down to - 25˚C ± 2 for cold and tempe-
rate climates,
- Protection down to - 40 ˚C ± 2 for very cold clima-
tes.

Note:
Refer to the vehicle's maintenance service booklet
for information on cooling circuit service intervals.
For any further information, refer to the Workshop
Repair Manual of the vehicle concerned.

19A-2
 COOLING SYSTEM
Engine cooling circuit: check 19A
XR4 – XR5 – X40 – X57 – X53 – X48 – X64 – X56 – X29 – X54 – X66 – XJ1 – X63 – X81 – XTP – X94

Special tooling required

Mot. 1700 Cooling circuit filling and dia-

gnostic tool

I - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REPAIR

IMPORTANT
The circuits are designed to be pressurized; take
care at high temperatures (risk of serious burns).
Never remove the valve from the expansion
bottle while the engine is hot.
Similarly, take care when working under the bon-
net, as the radiator fan(s) may start up unexpec-
tedly.
Do not open the bleed valve(s) while the engine
is running.

II - CHECKING THE CIRCUIT SEALING

Note:
The expansion bottle valve must be replaced if
coolant is leaking from the valve.

19A-3
 COOLING SYSTEM
Engine cooling circuit: check 19A
XR4 – XR5 – X40 – X57 – X53 – X48 – X64 – X56 – X29 – X54 – X66 – XJ1 – X63 – X81 – XTP – X94
Checking the cooling circuit and the expansion
bottle valve

107138
Check the cooling circuit and the expansion bottle
valve using the cooling circuit diagnostic and filling
tool (Mot. 1700). For guidance on the use of this tool
see TN 3857A, How to use the cooling circuit dia-
gnostic and filling tool.

Note:
For any further information, refer to the Works-
hop Repair Manual of the vehicle concerned.

19A-4
 COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling circuit: Draining - Refilling 19A
XR4 – XR5 – X40 – X57 – X53 – X48 – X64 – X56 – X29 – X54 – X66 – XJ1 – X63 – X81 – XTP – X94

Special tooling required WARNING

When carrying out a repair that requires a complete
Car. 1363 Trim removal lever circuit drain, it is essential to flush the circuit with
clean water, blow compressed air through the cir-
Mot. 1202-01 Clip pliers for hose clips (large
cuit to eliminate water, fill and drain the circuit and
model)
then measure the effective protection.
Mot. 1202-02 Clip pliers for hose clips (small The parameters to be observed are:
model)
- Protection down to - 25˚C ± 2 for cold and tempe-
Mot. 1448 Remote operation pliers for coo- rate climates,
ling system hose clips
- Protection down to - 40 ˚C ± 2 for very cold clima-
Mot. 1700 Cooling circuit filling and dia- tes.
gnostic tool

IMPORTANT
The circuits are designed to be pressurized; take
care at high temperatures (risk of serious burns).
Never remove the valve from the expansion bottle
while the engine is hot.
Similarly, take care when working under the bonnet,
as the radiator fan(s) may start up unexpectedly.
Do not open the bleed valve(s) while the engine is
running.
Note:
Before doing any work, protect electrical equip-
ment using plastic bags.
Note:
The engine must be switched off and the air condi-
tioning system deactivated to prevent the engine
cooling fans operating as soon as the engine is
started.

DRAINING
WARNING
Use the following tools:
The coolant helps to keep the engine running pro-
perly (heat exchange). - (Car. 1363),
The system does not operate using pure water. - (Mot. 1202-01),
- (Mot. 1202-02),
- (Mot. 1448).
WARNING
Drain the oil when the engine is warm. Remove the expansion bottle valve.

Cleaning and refilling should be carried out with a
warm or cold engine.
Never flush a hot engine (risk of serious thermal
shock).
Open the cooling circuit at the cooling radiator bot-
tom hose using (Car. 1363).
Blow compressed air into the circuit through the ex-
pansion bottle valve aperture to remove as much li-
quid as possible.

CLEANING
For flushing (see 19A, Cooling system, Engine
cooling circuit: Cleaning, page 19A-7).

FILLING
Use GLACEOL RX (TYPE D) coolant.

19A-5
 COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling circuit: Draining - Refilling 19A
XR4 – XR5 – X40 – X57 – X53 – X48 – X64 – X56 – X29 – X54 – X66 – XJ1 – X63 – X81 – XTP – X94
Refill the cooling circuit using the cooling circuit dia-
gnostic and filling tool (Mot. 1700). For guidance on
the use of this tool see TN 3857A, How to use the
cooling circuit diagnostic and filling tool.
Fill up the expansion bottle until the coolant over-
flows.
Refit the expansion bottle valve.
Bleed the circuit (see 19A, Cooling system, Coo-
ling circuit: Bleeding, page 19A-8).

19A-6
 COOLING SYSTEM
Engine cooling circuit: Cleaning 19A
XR4 – XR5 – X40 – X57 – X53 – X48 – X64 – X56 – X29 – X54 – X66 – XJ1 – X63 – X81 – XTP – X94

IMPORTANT
The circuits are designed to be pressurized; take
care at high temperatures (risk of serious burns).
Never remove the valve from the expansion bottle
while the engine is hot.
Similarly, take care when working under the bonnet,
as the radiator fan(s) may start up unexpectedly.
Do not open the bleed valve(s) while the engine is
running.

WARNING
Drain the oil when the engine is warm.
Cleaning and refilling should be carried out with a
warm or cold engine.
Never flush a hot engine (risk of serious thermal
shock).

CLEANING THE COOLING CIRCUIT

To flush the cooling circuit, fill with water via the ex-
pansion bottle.

Note:
In some cases it will be necessary to disconnect
the radiator top hose to correctly flush the engine
cooling radiator.

Blow compressed air into the circuit through the ex-

pansion bottle valve orifice to remove as much water
as possible.
Connect the top and bottom hoses.

19A-7
 COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling circuit: Bleeding 19A
XR4 – XR5 – X40 – X57 – X53 – X48 – X64 – X56 – X29 – X54 – X66 – XJ1 – X63 – X81 – XTP – X94

Equipment required

pedal press

IMPORTANT
The circuits are designed to be pressurized; take
care at high temperatures (risk of serious burns),
Never remove the valve from the expansion bottle
while the engine is hot.
Similarly, take care when working under the bonnet,
as the radiator fan(s) may start up unexpectedly.
Do not open the bleed valve(s) while the engine is
running.

BLEEDING
Use tool pedal press.
Start the engine.
Degas the cooling circuit in accordance with the pro-
cedure described in the vehicle's Workshop Repair
Manual.
Check that the heating is operating correctly.
Allow the engine to cool until the coolant temperatu-
re is less than 50˚C.
Top up the coolant level in the expansion bottle if ne-
cessary.

19A-8