Renault Clio: Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Trim And Upholstery / Front Seat Trim / Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting

WITHOUT SPORT SEATS, and DOCUMENTATION PHASE 1

IMPORTANT

Before carrying out any work on a safety or proximity system component, lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool. When this function is activated, all the trigger lines are disabled and the airbag instrument panel warning light is continuously lit (with the ignition on).

IMPORTANT

It is forbidden to work on pyrotechnic systems (pretensioner or airbag) near a source of heat or a naked flame; there is a risk of the airbags or pretensioners being triggered.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbag and pretensioners).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Precautions for the repair) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Unclip the cover (1) from the seat height adjustment handle.

• Remove:
  • the bolts (2),
  • the seat base height adjustment handle (depending on equipment level).

• Remove the bolt (3).
• Unclip the front section (4) of the trim.

• Unclip the rear section of the trim.
• Remove the trim.
• Disconnect the connector (depending on equipment level).

• Remove the elastic straps (5) securing the seatback cover.

• Using a pair of unclipping pliers, unclip the seatback adjustment handle.

• Unclip the seat base cover retaining strips (6).

• Remove:
  • the cover at (7),
  • the retaining strip (8).

• Unclip the retaining strips (9).
• Remove the " cover - foam " assembly.

• Turn the seat base cover over and cut the clips.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the mounting clips,
  • the " cover-foam " assembly,
  • the retaining strips,
  • the seatback adjustment handle.

• Reattach the elastic straps (10) securing the seatback cover.
• Fit:
  • the side housing,
  • the height adjustment handle.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Precautions for the repair) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Unlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbag and pretensioners).

WITHOUT SPORT SEATS, and DOCUMENTATION PHASE 2

IMPORTANT

To avoid any risk of triggering when working on or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pretensioners), lock the airbag computer using the diagnostic tool.

When this function is activated, all the trigger lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on the instrument panel lights up continuously (ignition on).

IMPORTANT

Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (pretensioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or naked flame - they may be triggered.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (88C, Airbag and pretensioners).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).
• Remove the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33).

FRONT SEAT TYPE 02 or FRONT SEAT TYPE 03 or FRONT SEAT TYPE 05

• Remove the front seat height adjustment control (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Front seat height adjuster control: Removal - Refitting, 75A-19).

• Remove the front seat base casing (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seat lower casing: Removal - Refitting, 77A-30).

• Remove the elastic securing straps (1) from the seatback cover.

• Unclip the front seatback angle adjustment control at (2) using the tool (Car. 1363).

• Unclip the retaining clip (3) from the front seat base cover using the tool (Car. 1363).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

B85

• Unclip:
  • the retaining clip (4) from the front seat base cover using the tool (Car. 1363),
  • the side retaining sections (5) of the front seat base cover,
  • the front retaining section (6) of the front seat base cover.

C85

• Unclip the clips (7) of the front seat base trim using the tool (Car. 1363).

• Unclip the side retaining sections (8) of the front seat base cover.

• Unclip the front retaining section (9) of the front seat base cover.

FRONT SEAT WITH HEATING

• Unclip the heated pad connector (10).
• Disconnect the heated pad connector (10).

• Remove the " cover - foam " assembly from the front seat base.

• Rotate the " cover - foam " assembly of the front seat base.
• Cut the clips (11) on the front seat base trim.

• Remove the front seat base cover.

Note: When separating the " cover - foam ", hold the Velcro strips.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• parts always to be replaced: Seat trim clip.

WARNING

To avoid any risk of damaging the seat trims and mechanisms, remove any metal residues of the seat trim clips.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the front seat base cover.
• Fit the new seat trim clips using the tool (Car. 1521) on the side section.
• Refit the front seat base cover on the centre velcro strip.
• Fit the new seat trim clips using the tool (Car. 1521) on the opposite side section.
• Fold the cover over the foam starting with the front corners.
• Pass one hand between the cover and the foam to ensure that the side sections of the seat base foam are correctly positioned
• Check that there are no folds in the cover.
• Fit the new seat trim clips using the tool (Car. 1521) on the rear section.
• Refit the " cover - foam " assembly of the front seat base.

FRONT SEAT WITH HEATING

• Connect the heated pad connector (10).
• Clip on the heated pad connector (10).

B85

• Clip:
  • the front retaining section (6) of the front seat base cover,
  • the side retaining sections (5) of the front seat base cover,
  • the retaining clips (4) of the front seat base cover.

C85

• Clip:
  • the front retaining section (9) of the front seat base cover,
  • the side retaining sections (8) of the front seat base cover,
  • the clips (7) on the front seat base trim.

• Clip on the retaining clip (3) of the front seat base cover.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Clip on the front seatback angle adjustment control.
• Refit:
  • the elastic straps (1) securing the seatback cover,
  • the front seat base casing (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seat lower casing: Removal - Refitting, 77A-30).

FRONT SEAT TYPE 02 or FRONT SEAT TYPE 03 or FRONT SEAT TYPE 05

• Refit the front seat height adjustment control (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Front seat height adjuster control: Removal - Refitting, 75A-19).

• Refit the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).
• Unlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

SPORT FRONT SEATS

Note: The Parts Department delivers the front seat base cover assembled with the shell.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Disconnect the battery (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33) (80A, Battery).
• Remove the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33).

Note: Mark the routing of the front seat base electrical wiring.

• Unclip the clips of the front seat base electrical wiring.

II - REMOVAL OPERATION

• Remove:
  • the seat base frame bolts on the front seat base shell,
  • the " foam - cover - shell " assembly of the front seat base.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• parts always to be replaced: Front seat base bolt.

• Check that the seat base cover edge is correctly tucked into the front seat base shell.

Note: If the seat base cover is detached from the front seat base shell, clip the retaining sections on the edge of the front seat base shell using a mallet.

II - REFITTING OPERATION

• Refit the " foam - cover - shell " assembly of the front seat base.
• Torque tighten the new seat base frame bolts on the front seat base shell (24 N.m).

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

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