Renault Clio: Sunroof side trim: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Protect the edges of the trim with masking tape.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

Note: Fixed side trims may be removed in one of two ways, depending on the bonding method used (OE trim or replacement trim).

To know which method to use, perform a test, using the OE trim removal method, if cutting is too difficult, use the replacement trim removal method.

1 - Removing the side trim from the sunroof (OE component)

• Remove the sunroof's mobile panel (see 52A, Non-side opening element mechanisms, Sunroof mobile panel: Removal - Refitting, 52A-13).

• Cut the cement bead using a flat chisel (1) slid between the sunroof operating mechanism and the trim.

2 - Removing the side trim from the sunroof (replacement component)

• Cut the cement bead using a cutting wire with two handles.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• For preparation and bonding (see Technical Note 560A, General window bonding procedure, Windows).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

WARNING

It is essential to use " high Modulus " adhesive for bonding the sunroof's side trim.

• Bond the trim.
• Respect the clearances and shut lines.

III - FINAL OPERATION

final operation in refitting the sunroof side trim (OE component)

• Refit the mobile panel to the sunroof (see 52A, Non-side opening element mechanisms, Sunroof mobile panel: Removal - Refitting, 52A-13).
• Initialise the sunroof motor (see MR 394 Fault finding, 87D, Electric window - sunroof, Electric sunroof: Initialisation).

Sunroof fixed window: Removal - Refitting

IMPORTANT

Before carrying out any work on or near a safety system component, 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 is continuously lit (with the ignition on).

IMPORTANT

It is forbidden to work on pyrotechnic systems (pretensioner or airbag) near a source of heat or a naked flame: there is a risk of the airbags or pretensioners being triggered.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbag and pretensioners).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove the headlining (see Headlining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).
• Protect:
  • the sunroof's fixed window surround and the rear section of the roof using masking tape,
  • the inside of the vehicle.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Begin cutting the cement bead.
• This operation requires two people.
• Remove the fixed window from the sunroof.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• For preparation and bonding (see Technical Note 560A, General procedure for bonding windows and sunroof).
• Position the new positioning shims on the sunroof operating mechanism.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

WARNING

It is essential to use high modulus adhesive for bonding the sunroof's fixed window.

• Bond the sunroof's fixed window using special tools:
  • Support: PARV 202,
  • Set of arch supports: APARV ESP.
• This operation requires two people.

Respect the clearances and shut lines

• Observe the clearance between the sunroof's fixed window (1) and mobile panel (2), (8 mm).
• The sunroof's fixed window (1) should be slightly lower than its mobile panel (2).
• Arrange the lateral clearances so that they are equal.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the headlining (see Headlining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).
• 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, Airbag and pretensioners).

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