Renault Clio: Structural bodywork documentation: Use
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Panelwork / General Information / Structural bodywork documentation: Use
B85 or C85
I - CLASSIFYING INFORMATION
This information is classified in two complementary documents:
1 - Vehicle structure bodywork repair procedures (MR of the vehicle concerned)
This document comprises two sections:
a - Section 0:
This section does not contain repair methods, it only contains description information; It consists of several subsections:
- 01C Vehicle bodywork specifications,
- 02A Lifting equipment,
- 02B Bodywork innovations,
- 03B Collision,
- 04E Painting,
- 05B Bodywork equipment and tooling.
b - Section 4:
This section consists of several subsections:
- 40A General information,
- 41A Lower front structure,
- 41B Lower central structure,
- 41C Lower side structure,
- 41D Lower rear structure,
- 42A Upper front structure,
- 43A Upper side structure,
- 44A Upper rear structure,
- 45A Top of body,
- 47A Side opening elements,
- 48A Non-side opening elements.
These subsections are linked to the Replacement Parts Catalogue and contain two types of information:
- Section 1: General description. This section contains information relating to generic structural spare parts and to their design. This information may be the same for several vehicles.
- Section 2: Description, Removal - Refitting, Strip - Rebuild and Adjustment. This section contains information relating to structural spare parts and the special features of the vehicle concerned.
Note: Always read both parts in order to have all the necessary information to repair the vehicle.
2 - Fundamentals of the structure bodywork repair (MR 400)
This document comprises two sections:
a - Section 0:
This section does not contain any repair procedures; it only contains descriptive information and has only one subsection:
- 03B Collision
b - Section 4:
This section contains information about using the equipment and products, and basic operating ranges which concern the bodyshop technician. This section only has one subsection.
- 40A Structure general information
II - INFORMATION SEARCH
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Vehicle on repair bench: Description
I - MAIN REFERENCE POINTS BEFORE TRIM-SETTING
1 - Front sub-frame in place
The jig crowns the front sub-frame rear mounting bolt (A).
Use this situation for a rear impact or a light frontal impact
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Structural components to be positioned on the repair bench: Description
I - PARTS REQUIRING THE USE OF A BODY JIG
BENCH
Radiator cross member support
Centre floor front side cross member
Front side member closure panel
Front side member
Engine stand
Front half-uni
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Five-door version
Side lights/brake and direction
indicator lights
Open the boot lid and remove screws 1.
The bulbs are under pressure
and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
To release the light unit, start by moving
the exterior edge away to a sufficient
extent (movement A) t
Water chamber: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 740 or 742 or 784
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Disconnect the battery (see ) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
D4F, and 740 or 742
Remove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel
