Renault Clio: Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Steering Assembly / 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
- Apply the procedure for deactivating the safety systems.
(see Airbag and pretensioners: Precautions for the repair)
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.
READ NEXT:
Power Assisted Steering
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
Manual gear control: Adjustment
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:
B-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting
B85
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Move the seats fully forward.
Partially remove the frame seals (1).
Partially unclip the front and rear door sill trims.
II - REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED
Unclip the B-pillar lower trim at (2).
Remove the B-pillar lower trim.
Unclip bolt c
Access to towing points
Unclip cover 4 or 6 by sliding a flat tool
(or the key integrated in the RENAULT
card) under the cover.
Tighten towing hitch 3 fully: as much
as possible by hand at first, then finish
tightening it using the wheelbrace or,
depending on the vehicle, the lever.
Only use the towing eye 3
