Renault Clio: Front end lower cross member: General description
WARNING
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading this general information, check that
there are no special notes associated with this vehicle.
These special notes are specified if necessary
in other parts of the sub-section dealing with the
component.
Note:
For a detailed description of a particular connection,
see MR 400, 40A, General Information.
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT

A special feature of this part is that it is bolted to the
ends of the front side members via the radiator cross
member mounting support.
Front impact cross member: Removal - Refitting

I - REMOVAL
1 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting).
- Remove the headlights (see ) (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting).
2 - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Remove side mounting bolts (1) (three on either
side).
II - REFITTING
1 - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the side mounting bolts.
WARNING
The cross member contributes to the structural
rigidity of the engine compartment. For this reason,
the tightening torque must be observed following
any operation.
- Torque tighten the side mounting bolts (1) (44
Nm).
2 - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit the headlights (see ) (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting).
- Refit the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting).
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Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading this general information, check that
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IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure fo
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure fo
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
Remove:
the mounting clips (1) on the lower trim of the driver's
side dashboard,
the lower trim (2) of the driver's side dashboard.
Remove:
the bolt-cover protective strip,
the i
D4F or K9K, and JA3 or JA5
I - SEQUENTIAL GEARBOX
WARNING
If any operation is carried out on the electro-hydraulic
unit, it is essential to clean the unit using a cleaning
product and compressed air.
Never leave the circuit open and never use a high
pressure cleaner.
II - SEQUENTIAL GEARBOX COMPUT
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