Renault Clio: Intermediate pipe: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Cut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions for the repair, 19B-19) (see ) (MR 392, 19A, Exhaust).

• Remove:
  • the bolt (1) mounting the connector pipe to the rubber mounting bush support,
  • the connector pipe.

Note: If the rubber mounting bushes are damaged, mark the position of the support on the body, then replace the " support - rubber mounting bush " assembly.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Fit:
  • the connector pipe,
  • the sleeves.
• Torque tighten:
  • the new mounting bolts on the connector pipe on the rubber mounting bush (8 Nm),
  • the exhaust sleeves (25 Nm) while lifting the exhaust pipe to ensure correct alignment (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions for the repair, 19B-19) (MR 392, 19A, Exhaust).

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Make sure that all the exhaust pipe heat shields are in place and properly secured.
• Make sure that there is no contact with the underbody.

WARNING

Make sure:

• that the sleeve " nut-bolt tightening " assembly is vertical, with the nut facing downwards, to prevent any risk of underbody contact,
• that you position the new component in a way that the cutting area marks are aligned,
• that the two marks are flush with the two ends of the sleeve,
• that an old sleeve is not reused.
• that the bolts securing the rubber mounting bushes to the exhaust pipe have been replaced with new ones.

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