
This comprehensive workshop manual is the same manual issued by Renault to their dealers and technicians. Suitable for the home workshop mechanic or professional technician this manual will help you maintain and your Renault. Very easy step by step instructions with lots of diagrams. This workshop manual is for the following Renault models made between 1995-1999: - Megane Sedan
- Megane Hatch
- Megane Coupe
- Megane Estate
- Megane Cabriolet
The following engines are covered in this manual: - E7J (1390cc)
- K7M (1598cc)
- F3R (1998cc)
- F8Q Diesel (1870cc)
Below is a detailed list of information in this Workshop Manual: General
SPECIFICATIONS Engine- Clutch - Gearbox Vehicle identification VALUES AND SETTINGS Dimensions Accessories belt tension Timing belt tension Tightening the cylinder head Engine ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS Oil consumption Oil pressure Engine - Gearbox Engine and transmission assembly Sump TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE Timing belt Cylinder head gasket FUEL MIXTURE Specifications Throttle body Inlet manifold Exhaust manifold Manifolds FUEL SUPPLY Fuel cut-out on impact Fuel gallery Injectors Fuel filter Pump flow Supply pressure DIESEL EQUIPMENT Specifications Description of the pump Tightening torques (in daN.m) Idle speed settings Micro switches Pump Pump - timing Coded solenoid valve Operating diagram Pre-post-heating unit Injector holder - heater plug Fuel filter Coolant temperature sensor Inlet - exhaust manifoldsPUMP Brake assistance vacuum pump Mechanical power assisted steering pump ANTIPOLLUTION Fuel vapour recirculation Oil vapour rebreathing Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Catalytic converter Catalytic converter - oxygen sensor Test for the presence of lead STARTING - CHARGING Alternator Starter motor IGNITION Power module Static ignition Spark plugs INJECTION Location of components Injection fault warning light Engine immobiliser function Computer configuration as a function of the gearbox type Injection strategy / Automatic transmission Injection strategy / air conditioning Idle speed correction Idle speed adaptive correction Richness regulation Adaptive richness correction Operating wiring diagram COOLING Filling - bleeding Checking Radiator EXHAUST Catalytic converter Exhaust pipe assembly FUEL TANK Fuel tank Filler neck Gauge Pump and sender unit ENGINE SUSPENSION Suspended engine mountings Engine mounting padsTransmission CLUTCH Fault finding Mechanism - Plate Thrust pad - Fork MANUAL GEARBOX Ratios Capacity - Lubricants Diagnostic Gearbox (Removal - Refitting) Differential output seal Speedometer drive gear AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Gear change thresholds Oil change frequencies Draining Filling - Levels Hydraulic Distributor Automatic transmission (Removal - Refitting) Differential output seal Wiring diagram Checking the "timing point" on the converter DRIVESHAFTS Driveshafts Front transverse driveshafts Gaiter on wheel end Gaiter on gearbox end Bearing gaiter Brakes - Suspension - Steering GENERAL General diagram of braking circuits Tightening torques (in daN.m) Specifications for: the front anti-roll bars / the rear anti-roll bar / the rear suspension bars Checking - adjusting the front axle assembly Fault finding for braking Bleeding the brake circuit FRONT AXLES Lower arm Lower arm / Rubber bushes for lower arms Lower arm ball joint Brake pads Brake Caliper Brake disc Stub axle carrier bearing Stub axle carrier Spring and shock absorber assembly Spring and shock absorber Anti-roll bar Engine cradle REAR AXLES Rear axle assembly Brake drum Brake cylinder Brake linings (drum) Bearing Shock absorber Anti-roll bar for tubular rear axle Half shaft for tubular rear axle Rings for tubular rear axle Suspension arms for tubular rear axle Underbody heights for tubular rear axle Torsion bars for four bar rear axle Underbody heights for four bar rear axle Suspension arm bearings STEERING ASSEMBLY Axial ball joint Manual steering rack Power assisted steering unit Gaiter Steering pushrod Steering column Retractable shaft MECHANICAL ELEMENT CONTROLS Master cylinder Brake servo Air filter - Brake servo non-return valve Handbrake control lever Handbrake Brake pipes Braking compensator Clutch cable Clutch pedal Automatic clutch adjustment External gear control Gear selectorElectronically Controlled Hydraulic Systems Teves ABS Fault finding Heating and Air ConditioningHeating Operating principle Fault finding - Fault charts Control panel Control cables Particle filter Fan Radiator Distribution unit Resistance unit Air Conditioning Operating principle Fault finding - Fault charts Wiring diagram Fan Evaporator Compressor Compressor oil level Condenser Expansion valve Dehydrating bottle Connecting pipes Electrical control Body Electrical BATTERYHEADLIGHTS Lens units Remote adjustment Indicator lights Fog lights REAR AND INTERIOR LIGHTING Rear lights Courtesy light Fuses ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Alarm Alarm fault finding General notes on the immobiliser system PLIP immobiliser system PLIP immobiliser system - petrol engine PLIP immobiliser system - diesel engine PLIP immobiliser system Coded key immobiliser system Coded key immobiliser system - petrol engine Coded key immobiliser system - diesel engine Coded key immobiliser system INSTRUMENT PANEL Dashboard Instrument panel Fuel level sensor Oil level sensor Coolant temperature sensor CONTROLS - SIGNALS Wiper stalk Lights stalk Stalk mounting Rotary switch under steering wheel Ignition switch Dashboard switches Switches on door panel Roof console switch Centre console switches LOWER INTERIOR ACCESSORIES Door switch Cigar lighter Lighting rheostat ClockWIPERS Front wipers Rear wiper Washer pump ELECTRICAL ASSISTANCE EQUIPMENT Passenger compartment connection unitWIRING Heated rear screen External rear view mirror Infrared remote control (PLIP) Airbags and seat belt pre-tensionersFault Finding - Injection SystemFault finding - Chart with OPTIMA station Fault finding - Chart without OPTIMA station Fault finding - Checking conformity Fault finding – AssistanceBody LOWER STRUCTURE Centre floor Front seat adjusting base Rear seat adjusting bases UPPER FRONT STRUCTURE Wing Plenum chamber Windscreen aperture lower cross member, part section UPPER SIDE STRUCTURE (Cabriolet) Windscreen frame Frame upright finisher "A" post assembly "A" post finisher strengthener "A" post finisher (scuttle side) "B" post strengthener "B" post finisher with sill panel rear section "B" post finisher only Wing panel front upper finisher assembly UPPER REAR STRUCTURE Rear wing panel Rear quarter panel lining, part section Lights mounting Rear end panel Hydraulic pump bracket (Cabriolet) Hood compartment rear partition assembly (Cabriolet) OPENINGS OTHER THAN SIDE DOORS (Cabriolet) Boot Hood cover NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS Tailgate SIDE OPENING ELEMENT MECHANISMS Rear door locking button Front door electric window Rear door electric window Front door theft-proof pillar Tailgate lock an stricker plate Tailgate lock barel Sunroof Sunroof motor Moving panel Deflector Moving panel drive bar Screen WINDOWS Front door sliding window Front door fixed window Rear door window Rear screen Rear quarter panel window EXTERIOR PROTECTION Adhesive protective strips preventing body edge - bumper wear Roof trim strips EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES Exterior rear view mirror Front door pillar trim Rear door front pillar trim Rear door rear pillar trim LOWER INTERIOR ACCESSORIES Upper section of dashboard Lower section of dashboard Console Door switch anti-theft bracket Dashboard INTERIOR SAFETY ACCESSORIES Interior side impact absorber Exterior side impact absorber Front seat belt Rear seat belt 3rd rear seat belt Mechanisms – Cabriolet SIDE DOOR MECHANISMS Front door window mechanism Quarter light mechanism MECHANISMS OF OPENINGS OTHER THAN SIDE DOORS - Cabriolet Complete manual or electrohydraulic hood Front hood locks Complete hydraulic system Hydraulic system (pipes) Hydraulic system reservoir GLAZING - Cabriolet Front door window Quarter light EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES Exterior mirror UPPER INTERIOR ACCESSORIES Road box WINDOW SEALING Front door exterior weather strip Front window guide Rear door exterior weather strip Rear window guide INTERIOR BODY TRIM Rear wheel arch lining Rear inner sill upper lining Rear quarter panel lining Luggage compartment sill lining Rear inner sill lower lining Upper centre pillar lining Lower centre pillar lining Front inner sill lining Windscreen pillar lining Luggage compartment carpet Dummy floor storage covers Dummy floor storage cover carpet Battery tray SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS TRIM Front door lining Rear door lining TRIMS OF OPENINGS OTHER THAN SIDE DOORS (Cabriolet) Exterior hood trim Padding Interior hood trim NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS TRIM Tailgate lining TRAYS AND REAR SHELF Rear side shelf FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND RUNNERS Complete seat Front seat runners Adjusting bases Seat back frame REAR SEAT FRAMES AND RUNNERS Adjusting bases and runners Seat belt stalks FRONT SEAT TRIM Seatback trim Seat squab trim REAR SEAT TRIM Seat squab trim Centre seatback trim Side seatback trim |