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).
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Note:
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
ther
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
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
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K9K, and 764 or 772
WARNING
Before starting work on the vehicle, obtain:
a new blanking plug kit (part no. 77 01 476 857),
cleaning wipes (part no. 77 11 211 707),
cleaning product (part no. 77 11 224 188).
WARNING
Parts always to be replaced:
all the high pressure pipes which have been
rem
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Put the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
Drain the coolant circuit using refrigerant charging
station.
Fit a pedal press on the brake pedal.
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
Remov
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