Renault Clio: Windscreen: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Mechanisms And Accessories / Windows / Windscreen: Removal - Refitting

WARNING

Leave the rain sensor in place on the old windscreen during the replacement operation.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove:
  • the scuttle panel grille (see 56A, Exterior equipment, Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting, 56A-1),
  • the windscreen trims (see 54A, Windows, Windscreen trim: Removal - Refitting, 54A-3),
  • the interior rear-view mirror (see 57A, Interior equipment, Interior rear-view mirror: Removal - Refitting, 57A-21),
  • the A-pillar trims (see Windscreen pillar trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim),

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the windscreen upper seal (1).
• Protect the windscreen surround using masking tape.
• Position the dashboard protector (Car. 1764).

WARNING

When cutting the cement bead, take care not to cut the wiring harness.

• Cut the cement bead.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the retaining shims and stops.
• Position the upper seal on the windscreen.
• For preparation and bonding (see Technical Note 560A, General procedure for bonding windows and sunroof).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

WARNING

Use high modulus adhesive when bonding the windscreen.

• Bond the windscreen.
• This operation requires two people.

• Respect the following clearances and flush fitting:
  • " windscreen - roof panel ",
  • " windscreen - windscreen aperture pillar ".

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Replace the adhesive base of the rain and light sensor (see Rain and light sensor: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 85A, Wiping - Washing).
• Refit:
  • the interior rear-view mirror (see 57A, Interior equipment, Interior rear-view mirror: Removal - Refitting, 57A-21),
  • the A-pillar trims (see Windscreen pillar trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim),
  • the windscreen trims (see 54A, Windows, Windscreen trim: Removal - Refitting, 54A-3),
  • the scuttle panel grille (see 56A, Exterior equipment, Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting, 56A-1).

Windscreen trim: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove the scuttle panel grille (see 56A, Exterior equipment, Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting, 56A-1).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the clips (1).

• Carefully unclip the windscreen trim.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Check the condition of the fixing clips and replace them if necessary.
• Align the pin (2) on the indent (3) to position the trim piece.
• Unclip the windscreen trim piece.
• Refit the clips (1).

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the scuttle panel grille (see 56A, Exterior equipment, Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting, 56A-1).

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