How to Replace timing belt on Renault Twingo 1 1.2 16V 2000-2007

Replacement Interval Guide

• Renault recommend replacement every 72,000 miles or 5 years.
• 07/2003→:
• Tensioner pulley must be replaced.
• The previous use and service history of the vehicle must always be taken into account.

Check For Engine Damage

CAUTION: This engine has been identified as an INTERFERENCE engine in which the possibility of valve-to-piston damage in the event of a timing belt failure is MOST LIKELY to occur. A compression check of all cylinders should be performed before removing the cylinder head(s).

Repair Times – hrs

Remove & install:
Twingo	1,80
RH: Clio	2,10
LH: Clio/Symbol/Thalia	2,10
Kangoo	2,00

Special Tools

• Crankshaft timing pin – Renault No.Mot.1054.

Special Precautions

• Disconnect battery earth lead.
• DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
• Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
• DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.

Removal

1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove:
   • RH front wheel.
   • RH splash guard.
3. Kangoo: Remove bonnet.
4. Support engine.
5. Twingo: Note alignment position of RH engine mounting.
6. Remove:
   • RH engine mounting and brackets.
   • Auxiliary drive belts.

     NOTE: Auxiliary drive belts, tensioner pulley and guide pulley(s) MUST be replaced.

7. Lock flywheel with large screwdriver. Slacken crankshaft pulley bolt [1] .
8. Remove:
   • Crankshaft pulley bolt [1] .
   • Crankshaft pulley [2] .
   • Timing belt covers [3] , [4] & [5] .
9. Turn crankshaft clockwise until timing marks aligned [6] & [7] .
10. Remove blanking plug from cylinder block.
11. Insert timing pin in flywheel [8] . Tool No.Mot.1054. Rock crankshaft slightly to ensure timing pin located correctly.
12. Slacken tensioner nut [9] . Move tensioner away from belt. Lightly tighten nut.
13. Remove timing belt.

Installation

NOTE: Timing belt and tensioner pulley MUST be replaced.

1. Ensure timing pin inserted [8] .
2. Ensure lug on tensioner pulley [10] positioned in groove [11] .
3. Temporarily fit crankshaft pulley bolt and washer [1] . Tightening torque: 15 Nm.
4. Fit timing belt. Ensure marks on belt aligned with marks on sprockets [6] & [7] . Ensure belt is taut on non-tensioned side.
5. Remove timing pin [8] .
6. Slacken tensioner nut [9] .
7. Turn tensioner pulley anti-clockwise until pointer at position [12] . Use 6 mm Allen key [13] .
8. Tighten tensioner pulley nut [9] . Tightening torque: 24 Nm.
9. Turn crankshaft six turns clockwise.
10. Insert timing pin in flywheel [8] . Tool No.Mot.1054. Rock crankshaft slightly to ensure timing pin located correctly.
11. Ensure timing marks aligned [6] & [7] .
12. Remove timing pin [8] .
13. Slacken tensioner pulley nut [9] whilst holding 6 mm Allen key [13] .
14. Turn tensioner pulley until pointer in centre position [14] . Tighten tensioner pulley nut. Tightening torque: 24 Nm.

    NOTE: Ensure tensioner pulley does not touch cylinder head at position shown [15] . If tensioner pulley is touching cylinder head, repeat installation procedure.

15. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt [1] .

    NOTE: DO NOT start engine without auxiliary drive belt fitted as damage may occur to crankshaft pulley.

16. Install components in reverse order of removal.
17. Twingo: Fit and align RH engine mounting.
18. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [1] . Tightening torque: 40 Nm + 70±5°. Use new bolt.