Renault Clio: Bonnet lock: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove the front bumper (see 55A, Exterior protection, Front bumper: Removal - Refitting, 55A-1).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the bonnet catch bolts (1).

• Remove the clip (2) using offset adjusting pliers.
• Unclip the sheath stop from the bonnet opening cable.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Clip on:
  • the clip (2),
  • the bonnet opening cable.
• Pretighten the bonnet catch bolts.
• Adjust the flush fittings and shut lines on the bonnet.
• Tighten to torque the bonnet catch bolts (21 Nm).

II - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the front bumper (see 55A, Exterior protection, Front bumper: Removal - Refitting, 55A-1).

Tailgate lock: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

Note: If there is an electrical fault it is possible to open the tailgate manually.

Carry out this operation from inside the vehicle.

• Unlock the tailgate lock by pushing lug (1) with a screwdriver.
• Remove the tailgate trim (see Tailgate trim: Removal - Refitting) (73A, Non-side opening elements trim).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the tailgate lock bolts (2).
• Partially remove the tailgate lock by pressing on the pre-retaining clip (3).
• Disconnect the tailgate lock connector.
• Remove the tailgate lock.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Connect the tailgate lock connector.
• Position the tailgate lock using the pre-retaining clip.
• Torque tighten the tailgate lock bolts (8 N.m).

II - FINAL OPERATION

• Carry out a function test.
• Refit the tailgate trim (see Tailgate trim: Removal - Refitting) (73A, Non-side opening elements trim).

Tailgate strut: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

WARNING

Note the direction in which the tailgate struts are fitted before removal.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Extract the clips (1) without removing them
• Remove the struts whilst holding the tailgate.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the clips on the struts.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Offer up and clip in the struts.

Tailgate opening switch: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove the tailgate trim (see Tailgate trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 73A, Non-side opening element trim).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Access the control via the tailgate interior.

• Squeeze the clips (1).
• Take out the control.
• Disconnect the connector.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Connect the connector.
• Clip on the tailgate opening control.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the tailgate trim (see Tailgate trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 73A, Non-side opening element trim).

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