Renault Clio: Radiator cross member mounting: 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 the following general information, make sure that there are no special notes associated with the vehicle. These special notes are specified if necessary in other parts of the sub-section dealing with the component.
IMPORTANT
The straightening bench must be used.
Note: For a detailed description of a particular connection, see MR 400, 40A, General Information.
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
It is composed of the following components:
- cross member mounting component (1),
- mounting support unit (2).
This part acts as:
- a radiator cross member support,
- front end cross member support,
- front end panel support.
Radiator cross member mounting: Description
There is only one way of replacing this part:
- complete replacement.
IMPORTANT
A straightening bench is essential when simultaneously replacing the left-hand and right-hand parts.
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART
II - PART FITTED
WARNING
If the spot welds cannot be made as they were originally using an electrical spot welding machine, they should be replaced with plug welds after holes have been drilled in the first panel.
Front subframe front mounting: General description
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 for all vehicles having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general information, make sure that there are no special notes associated with the 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.
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
1 - Right-hand side
The subframe mounting (1) is attached to the side member.
2 - Left side
The mounting is integrated into the side member.
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Engine stand: General description
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
Front half unit: Description
Left-hand side
Right-hand side
To replace this part, order the heater bulkhead reinforcement (A) and the
side member expanding insert (B).
There is only one way of replacing this part:
complete
Centre Lower Structure
Centre floor front side cross member: General
description
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained
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Your vehicle complies with criteria for
recycling and recovering vehicles at the
end of their service life which will come
into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have therefore
been designed to facilitate future
recycling.
These parts are easy to remove so
that they can be recove
Environment
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respect for the environment in mind for
its entire service life: during production,
use and at the end of its life.
This commitment is illustrated by the of
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