Renault Clio: Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting

IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any repair (see Steering: Precautions for
the repair).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
WARNING
Incorrect wheel alignment may damage the
rotary switch.
- Remove the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal airbag: Removal -
Refitting).
- Set the wheels straight ahead.
- Disconnect the connectors.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Remove the steering wheel bolt (1).
WARNING
To ensure that the electronic systems operate
correctly, do not damage the locking systems of
the connectors.
- Remove the steering wheel.
WARNING
To prevent damaging the rotary switch, do not
turn the mobile section of the rotary switch.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- parts always to be replaced: Steering wheel bolt
(13,04,01,09).
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED

WARNING
In order not to damage the steering wheel or
steering column, the steering wheel-column fool-proofing
devices must be aligned.
- Refit the steering wheel.
- Connect the connectors.
- Refit the new steering wheel bolt.
- Torque tighten the new steering wheel bolt (44
N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal airbag: Removal -
Refitting).
IV - CHECKING AFTER REPAIR
- Switch on the ignition.
- Check the operation of the rotary switch:
- turn the steering wheel to the left until it stops,
- turn the steering wheel to the right until it stops,
- check that there are no faults on the instrument
panel.
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Power-assisted steering: Function
Assistance varies according to vehicle speed.
IMPORTANT
Do not remove any steering column component.
Note:
During fault finding, the Service warning light
flashes at
TL4
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT OF SELECTION CABLE DURING A
REMOVAL OPERATION
1 - Passenger compartment
Shift the selector lever to third gear.
Fit a shim (1) (6 mm between the locking ring and
rever
SEE MORE:
EQUIPMENT LEVEL E3 LEISURE or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA2
or EQUIPMENT
LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA4 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG
When replacing brake pads, be sure to replace the
pads on the opposite side.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the
Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control
of the vehicle in critical driving conditions
(avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip
on a bend, etc.).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors througho
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