Renault Clio: Front (chest-level) side airbag: Removal - Refitting
The front chest level side air bag is mounted on the
back of each front seat at the door side.
When it inflates, the airbag tears open the cover of the
module and the foam and unclips the seat cover.
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions for the
repair, 88C-6).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
IMPORTANT
It is essential to lock the airbag computer using
the Diagnostic tool before starting the removal.
When this function is activated, all the triggering
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel is continuously lit (ignition
on). Locking the airbag computer also unlocks
the steering column lock.
IMPORTANT
The pyrotechnic systems (airbags and pretensioners)
must not be exposed to a heat source or
naked flame when being handled; there is a risk
of triggering the airbags and pretensioners.
- Lock the airbag computer (see Fault finding - Replacement
of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags
and seat belt pretensioners).
- Disconnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery:
Removal - Refitting, 80A-1).
- Remove:
- the seat (see Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 393, 75A, Front seat frames and runners),
- the seatback trim (see Front seatback trim: Removal
- Refitting) (MR 393, 77A, Front seat trim).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
- Disconnect:
- the airbag module connector by unclipping the safety device (1),
- the earth terminal.
- Remove:
- the mounting rivet (2),
- the airbag module.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- Replace the parts required (see 88C, Air bag and
Pretensioners, Airbag and pretensioners: Precautions
for the repair, 88C-6).
IMPORTANT
Every time a side thorax airbag is removed it
must be replaced.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit a new front side thorax airbag onto the seatback
frame.
- Attach the airbag to the frame with a rivet (part number:
77 01 060 538).
- Connect:
- the earth terminal,
- the airbag module connector.
- Check that the connector is locked correctly.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
- Recover the backrest observing the recommendations
(see Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 393, 77A, Front seat trim).
- Refit the seat to the vehicle (see Complete front
seat: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 75A, Front
seat frames and runners).
- Connect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal
- Refitting, 80A-1).
IMPORTANT
Check the airbag computer using the Diagnostic
tool. Any failure to follow these instructions may
lead to system malfunctions, or even result in the
incorrect triggering of the airbags.
- Unlock the airbag computer (see Fault finding - Replacement
of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags
and seat belt pretensioners).
IMPORTANT
Do not reuse the pyrotechnic components. The
pretensioners or airbags on a vehicle which is to
be scrapped must be destroyed.
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FRONT SIDE + CURTAIN AIRBAG
The curtain airbag is mounted behind the headlining
and the quarter panel trim.
The airbag detaches the headlining when it inflates.
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and clea
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IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions for the
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG or FRONT SIDE + CURTAIN AIRBAG
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners,
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CHECK
IMPORTANT
During this operation, be sure to:
be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting
the union.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for this operation.
IMPORTANT
Wear latex gloves during the operation.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which
The speed limiter function helps you
stay within the driving speed limit that
you choose, known as the limit speed.
Controls
Main “On/Off” switch.
Limit speed activation, storage and
increase switch (+).
Decreasing the limit speed (-).
Activation and recall of memorised
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