Renault Clio: Safety Accessories

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Mechanisms And Accessories / Safety Accessories

Front seat belt: Removal - Refitting

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) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).

B85

• Detach the seat belt by undoing bolt (1).
• Remove the B-pillar lower trim (see B-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

C85

• Remove the complete rear bench seat (depending on the version):
  • (see Single unit rear bench seat base: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners),
  • (see Single unit rear bench seatback: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners),
  • (see 1/3 and 2/3 rear bench seat base: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners),
  • (see 1/3 and 2/3 rear bench seatback: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners).

• Remove the bolt (2) from the seat belt mounting.
• Remove the seat belt mounting (3).
• Remove the rear panel trim (see Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

B85

• Remove the cover and bolt (4).

C85

• Remove the cover and bolt (5).

• Disconnect the connector.
• Remove the bolt (6).
• Remove the belt.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the seat belt (3).
• Torque tighten the seat belt bolt (23 Nm) (7).
• Connect the connectors.

C85

• Torque tighten the seat belt bolt (23 Nm) (8).
• Refit the cover.

B85

• Torque tighten the seat belt bolt (23 Nm) (9).
• Refit the cover.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

C85

• Refit:
  • the rear wing panel trim (see Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim),
  • the seat belt mounting (3).
• Refit the complete rear bench seat (depending on the version):
  • (see Single unit rear bench seatback: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners),
  • (see Single unit rear bench seat base: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners),
  • (see 1/3 and 2/3 rear bench seatback: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners),
  • (see 1/3 and 2/3 rear bench seat base: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners).
• Torque tighten the seat belt mounting bolts (23 Nm) (3).

B85

• Clip on the B-pillar lower trim (see B-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).
• Fix the seat belt (1) back onto the seat.

• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Unlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

Rear side seat belt: Removal - Refitting

IMPORTANT

Before doing any work on a safety system component, always 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

Handling the pyrotechnic systems (airbags and pretensioners) near to a heat source or flame is prohibited: there is a risk of triggering the airbags or pretensioners.

IMPORTANT

For replacing safety components following an impact (see Airbag and pretensioners: Precautions for the repair) (MR 392, 88C, Airbag and pretensioners).

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Lock the computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove the rear bench seat (see Single unit rear bench seatback: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners).

C85

• Unclip the rear wing panel trim (see Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

B85

• Remove the rear door sill upper lining (see Rear inner sill upper trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the seat belt lower mounting bolt (1),
  • the rear quarter panel trim (see Quarter panel trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

• Remove the seat belt return mechanism mounting bolt (2).
• Pull the inner trim away from the rear wheel arch.
• Remove seat belt inertia reel unit mounting bolt (3).
• Disconnect the connector.
• Remove the inertia reel.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the seat belt inertia reel.
• Reconnect the connector.
• Torque tighten the seat belt inertia reel mounting bolt (21 Nm).
• Refit the upper seat belt return mechanism.
• Torque tighten the seat belt return mechanism mounting bolt (21 Nm).
• Refit the rear quarter panel trim (see Quarter panel trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).
• Torque tighten the seat belt lower mounting bolt (21 Nm).

II - FINAL OPERATION.

B85

• Refit the rear door sill upper lining (see Rear inner sill upper trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

C85

• Reattach the rear wing panel trim (see Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).
• Refit the rear bench seat (see Single unit rear bench seatback: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners).

• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Unlock the computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

Rear centre seat belt: Removal - Refitting

IMPORTANT

Before doing any work on a safety system component, always 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

Handling the pyrotechnic systems (airbags and pretensioners) near to a heat source or flame is prohibited: there is a risk of triggering the airbags or pretensioners.

IMPORTANT

For replacing safety components following an impact (see Airbag and pretensioners: Precautions for the repair) (MR 392, 88C, Airbag and pretensioners).

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Lock the computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove the rear bench seat (see Single unit rear bench seatback: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners).

C85

• Unclip the rear wing panel trim (see Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

B85

• Remove the rear door sill upper lining (see Rear inner sill upper trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove central seat belt upper mounting bolt (1)
• Unclip the rear quarter panel trim (see Quarter panel trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

• Remove the plug (2).
• Remove the central seat belt upper mounting bolt

• Remove the seat belt return mechanism mounting bolt (3).
• Remove the upper seat belt return mechanism.
• Remove seat belt inertia reel unit mounting bolt (4).
• Remove the inertia reel.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the seat belt inertia reel.
• Torque tighten the seat belt inertia reel mounting bolt (21 Nm).
• Refit the upper seat belt return mechanism.
• Torque tighten the seat belt return mechanism mounting bolt (21 Nm).

• Refit:
  • the plug (5),
  • the centre seat belt upper mounting bolt,
  • the rear quarter panel trim (see Quarter panel trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).
• Torque tighten the seat belt upper mounting bolt (21 Nm).

II - FINAL OPERATION.

B85

• Refit the rear door sill upper lining (see Rear inner sill upper trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

C85

• Reattach the rear wing panel trim (see Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).
• Refit the rear bench seat (see Single unit rear bench seatback: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 76A, Rear seat frames and runners).

• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Unlock the computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

Front seat belt buckle: Removal - Refitting

Note: You do not need to remove the seat in order to remove the front flexible stalk.

REMOVAL

REMOVAL STAGE OF PART IN QUESTION

• Disconnect the connector (1).

• Unclip the wiring at (2).
• Remove bolt (3).
• Remove the flexible stalk.

REFITTING

REFITTING STAGE OF PART IN QUESTION

• Refit the flexible stalk.
• Tighten to torque the flexible stalk mounting bolts (35 Nm), (4).
• Attach the wiring.
• Connect the connector.

Rear seat belt buckle: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION STAGE

• Lift off the rear bench seat seat base.

II - REMOVAL STAGE OF PART IN QUESTION

• Remove bolt (1).
• Remove the flexible stalks.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING STAGE OF PART IN QUESTION

• Refit the flexible stalks.
• Tighten to torque the flexible stalk mounting bolts (21 Nm), (2).

II - FINAL STAGE

• Reposition the seat base correctly.

Seat height adjustment system: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION STAGE

B85

• Remove:
  • the front seat belt (see 59A, Safety accessories, Front seat belt: Removal - Refitting, 59A-1) partially,
  • the B-pillar lining (see B-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting).

C85

• Remove:
  • the rear wing panel lining (see Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front seat belt (see 59A, Safety accessories, Front seat belt: Removal - Refitting, 59A-1) partially,
  • the B-pillar upper lining (see B-pillar upper trim: Removal - Refitting).

II - REMOVAL STAGE OF PART IN QUESTION

• Remove bolt (1).
• Remove the adjusting device.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING STAGE OF PART IN QUESTION

• Refit the adjusting device.
• Tighten to torque the adjusting device mounting bolts (21 Nm), (2).

II - FINAL STAGE

B85

• Refit:
  • the B-pillar lining (see B-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front seat belt (see 59A, Safety accessories, Front seat belt: Removal - Refitting, 59A-1)

C85

• Refit:
  • the B-pillar upper lining (see B-pillar upper trim: Removal - Refitting),
  • the rear wing panel lining (see Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting),
  • the front seat belt (see 59A, Safety accessories, Front seat belt: Removal - Refitting, 59A-1)

Door airbag module: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove the door trim (see Front side door trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 72A, Side opening element trim).

• Open the access flap (1) according to the marking on the sealing film.
• Remove the front door rubbing strip (see 55A, Exterior protection, Front side door protective strip: Removal - Refitting, 55A-37).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the bolt (2).
• Unfasten clip (3).

• Remove the door airbag module.

REFITTING

• Refit:
  • the door airbag module correctly,
  • the bolt (2).

FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the rubbing strip (see 55A, Exterior protection, Front side door protective strip: Removal - Refitting, 55A-37).
• Close the door seal film (see Door sealing film: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 65A, Opening elements sealing).
• Refit the door trim (see Front side door trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 72A, Side opening element trim).

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