Renault Clio: C-pillar upper trim: Removal - Refitting
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Trim And Upholstery / Body Internal Trim / C-pillar upper trim: Removal - Refitting
C85
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove:
- the rear wing panel lining (see 71A, Body internal trim, Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting, 71A-32),
- the rear roof drip moulding lining (see 71A, Body internal trim, Side roof rail rear trim: Removal - Refitting, 71A-17),
- the rear quarter panel lining (see 71A, Body internal trim, Quarter panel trim: Removal - Refitting, 71A-27).
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
- Remove clips (1) using a pair of unclipping pliers.
- Remove the C-pillar upper trim.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
- Refit:
- the C-pillar upper trim,
- clips (2).
II - FINAL OPERATION
- Remove:
- the rear wing panel lining (see 71A, Body internal trim, Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting, 71A-32),
- the rear quarter panel lining (see 71A, Body internal trim, Quarter panel trim: Removal - Refitting, 71A-27),
- the rear roof drip moulding lining (see 71A, Body internal trim, Side roof rail rear trim: Removal - Refitting, 71A-17).
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Quarter panel trim: Removal - Refitting
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see Airbag and pretensioners: Precautions
for the repair) (88C, Airbags and pretensio
Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting
C85 or S85
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the complete rear bench seat.
Remove:
the front seat belt support bolt (1).
the front seat belt support.
Unclip:
the re
Rear parcel shelf side trim: Removal - Refitting
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
C85
Remove the rear wing panel trim (see 71A, Body internal
trim, Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting, 71A-32).
B85
Unclip the rear inner sill upper
SEE MORE:
Sequential gearbox: Precautions for the repair
D4F or K9K, and JA3 or JA5
I - SEQUENTIAL GEARBOX
WARNING
If any operation is carried out on the electro-hydraulic
unit, it is essential to clean the unit using a cleaning
product and compressed air.
Never leave the circuit open and never use a high
pressure cleaner.
II - SEQUENTIAL GEARBOX COMPUT
Front driveshaft lower arm ball joint: Check
CHECK
CHECKING THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT LOWER
ARM BALL JOINT
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
1 - Checking the condition of the front driveshaft
lower arm ball joint gaiter
Check:
the gaiter crimping on the front drivesha
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