Renault Clio: Front end lower cross member: 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 this general information, check that there are no special notes associated with this 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, 40A, General Information.
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
A special feature of this part is that it is bolted to the ends of the front side members via the radiator cross member mounting support.
Front impact cross member: Removal - Refitting
I - REMOVAL
1 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting).
- Remove the headlights (see ) (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting).
2 - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED
- Remove side mounting bolts (1) (three on either side).
II - REFITTING
1 - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
- Refit the side mounting bolts.
WARNING
The cross member contributes to the structural rigidity of the engine compartment. For this reason, the tightening torque must be observed following any operation.
- Torque tighten the side mounting bolts (1) (44 Nm).
2 - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit the headlights (see ) (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting).
- Refit the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting).
