Replacing the Renault Megan 2 air filter

Remove the intake silencer mounting bolt (fig. 1).

Remove the intake silencer

Fig. 1. Silencer mounting bolt: 1 - bolt
Fig. 2. Removing the vacuum hose and air filter cover bolts: 1 - vacuum hose; 2 - mounting bolts

Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold (fig. 2).

Be careful not to damage the suction pipe on the intake manifold. If the nozzle is broken, replace the manifold.

Remove the two air cleaner cover bolts.

Remove the filter element.

Replacing the air filter (F4R engine)

Fig. 3. Removing the air filter housing cover: 1 - bolts

Remove the bolts securing the air filter housing cover.

Fig. 4. Removing the casing and filter element: 1 - casing

Remove the cover and filter element

Replacing the Renault Megan 2 air filter

Install parts in reverse order

Torque tighten the battery cover bolts

Removing and installing the air filter housing (K4J engine)

Remove the top engine covers.

Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals, starting with the negative terminal.

Fig. 5. Removing the gasket and plastic rivets: 1 - gasket: 2 - rivets

Remove the gasket and plastic rivets

Removing the side trims

Remove the trim

Replacing the Renault Megane 2 air filter

Remove the wiper arms using the special tool

Fig. 8. Removing the fastening of the soundproofing material of the bulkhead: 1 - fastening the soundproofing material of the bulkhead

Remove the air intake grille.

Remove the fastening elements of the soundproofing material of the bulkhead and the soundproofing material of the bulkhead

Fig. 9. Unscrewing the intake silencer mounting bolt: 1 - fastening the noise-insulating material of the bulkhead

Remove the intake silencer bolt

Remove the intake silencer.

Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.

Fig. 10. Disconnecting the brake booster vacuum hose: 1 - vacuum hose; 2 - air filter cover bolts

Remove the two air filter cover bolts

Remove the filter element

Do not damage the suction pipe on the intake manifold.

If the nozzle is broken, replace the manifold.

Fig. 11. Disconnecting the oxygen sensor mount: 1 - connector; 2 - holder

Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector and remove the holder

Fig. 12. Bolts for fastening the air distribution unit: 1 - bolts

Remove the bolts securing the air distribution unit

Remove the air filter housing.

Installation

Replace the throttle body gasket each time you remove it, using a lubricant to ease installation.

Plastic rivets and holders should also be replaced after each removal.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Torque tighten (9 Nm) the air filter assembly mounting bolts.

Connect the wires to the battery terminals, starting with the positive terminal.

Torque tighten (4 Nm) the bolts securing the battery cover.

Changing the air filter (K4M engine)

Remove the top engine covers.

Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals, starting with the negative terminal.

Remove the battery pack.

Disconnect the injection computer connectors.

Fig. 13. Disconnecting the computer connectors and removing the wiring harness mounting flange: 1 - connectors; 2 - shelf; 3 - flange

Remove the bolts securing the battery shelf and remove the wiring harness flange

Disconnect the harnesses from the battery tray.

Remove the battery tray.

Fig. 14. Removing the injection computer: 1 - injection computer

Remove the injection computer together with the bracket.

Fig. 15. Removing the air intake pipe and air ducts: 1 - pipe; 2 - air ducts

Remove the air intake pipe and air ducts.

Remove the air filter housing.

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten the battery shelf bolts (21 Nm).

Connect the wires to the battery terminals, starting with the positive terminal.

Torque tighten (4 Nm) the bolts securing the battery cover.