The starter starts to weaken, which means that it should be changed. Do not leave it lying around if you notice, because when the starter does not work anymore it will be too late to start this Renault Clio Williams. You will find below a special file to replace its starter and discover how it works.
What is the starter of my Renault Clio Williams for?
A starter turns out to be an electric motor inside the engine of this Renault Clio Williams. Indeed, it draws an electric power from the battery to be able to launch, and gives the impulse to the engine so that it starts. To verify that this is indeed a starter malfunction and not another problem, we advise you to consult the article on starting problems. Now that we have determined the malfunction, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.
How to change the starter of my Renault Clio Williams?
Before starting operations, check that you have the necessary tools. For this operation you will need a filled toolbox, your jack, a wire brush but also a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
So, if you want to do this procedure, what is essential is to remember the locations, cables in particular. We invite you to spot them with a marker if you are afraid of forgetting.
- Disconnect the minus terminal from the battery of this Renault Clio Williams.
- If it happens that accessing the starter from above is a bit too complicated, you can use the jack stands to reach it from below.
- Disconnect each of the power supplies that are connected to the starter
- Place the jack below the engine when it is wobbling a bit.
- Remove each of the fixings and memorize the locations
- Remove the starter
- Keep the mounting bracket, since it will not be systematically supplied with the new starter
- Polish the pods that could be oxidized using a brush
Install the new starter
Now that we have visualized the manipulation, it will be enough to perform the reverse operation.
- Examine the old starter of this Renault Clio Williams with the new one to see if there are dissimilarities in the mounting system, something that happens from time to time.
- Reposition the starter support in its place
- Install the brand new starter
- Check that it is perfectly on its support and screw
- Reattach the cables to the starter
- Reattach the negative battery terminal.
It is done. Now mounting a starter on this Renault Clio Williams is not magic for your eyes. Be careful on the road, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this text helped you!