Renault Clio: Vehicle identification plate
The information shown on the vehicle identification plate should be quoted on all correspondence or orders.
The presence and location of the information depends on the vehicle.
Vehicle identification plate A
- Manufacturer name.
- EC design number or approval number.
- Identification number.
Depending on the vehicle, this information is also given on marking B.
- MAM (Maximum Authorised Mass).
- GTW (Gross train weight: vehicle fully loaded, with trailer).
- MPAW (Maximim Permissible Weight) for front axle.
- MPAW on rear axle.
- Reserved for related or additional entries.
- Diesel exhaust emissions.
- Paint reference (colour code).
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Engine identification plate
Please quote the information on the
engine plate or label A in all correspondence
or orders.
(Location varies depending on engine)
Engine type.
Engine suffix.
Engine number.
Dimensions
Five-door version
Estate version
Engine specifications
Weights
The weights indicated for a basic vehicle without options: they vary
depending on the your vehicle’s equipment. Consult
your approved Dealer.
* Towing weight (towing a caravan, boat, etc.)
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K4J or K4M, and Right-hand Drive
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 Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
Remove:
the engine cover,
the scuttle panel grille (see S
Shock absorber: Removal - Refitting
WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the rear axle as
support for the lifting system.
WARNING
To prevent any suspension asymmetry, replace
both of the shock absorbers on the same axle.
WARNING
To prevent the components of the rear axle from
deteriorating (rubber bushes, brake hoses, etc.) do
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