Renault Clio: Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Chassis / Steering Assembly / Steering wheel: Removal - Refitting
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation recommendations before carrying out any repair (see Steering: Precautions for the repair).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Apply the procedure for deactivating the safety systems.
(see Airbag and pretensioners: Precautions for the repair)
WARNING
Incorrect wheel alignment may damage the rotary switch.
- Remove the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal airbag: Removal - Refitting).
- Set the wheels straight ahead.
- Disconnect the connectors.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED
- Remove the steering wheel bolt (1).
WARNING
To ensure that the electronic systems operate correctly, do not damage the locking systems of the connectors.
- Remove the steering wheel.
WARNING
To prevent damaging the rotary switch, do not turn the mobile section of the rotary switch.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- parts always to be replaced: Steering wheel bolt (13,04,01,09).
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
WARNING
In order not to damage the steering wheel or steering column, the steering wheel-column fool-proofing devices must be aligned.
- Refit the steering wheel.
- Connect the connectors.
- Refit the new steering wheel bolt.
- Torque tighten the new steering wheel bolt (44 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit the driver's front airbag (see Driver's frontal airbag: Removal - Refitting).
IV - CHECKING AFTER REPAIR
- Switch on the ignition.
- Check the operation of the rotary switch:
- turn the steering wheel to the left until it stops,
- turn the steering wheel to the right until it stops,
- check that there are no faults on the instrument panel.
READ NEXT:
Power Assisted Steering
Power-assisted steering: Function
Assistance varies according to vehicle speed.
IMPORTANT
Do not remove any steering column component.
Note:
During fault finding, the Service warning light
flashes at
Manual gear control: Adjustment
TL4
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT OF SELECTION CABLE DURING A
REMOVAL OPERATION
1 - Passenger compartment
Shift the selector lever to third gear.
Fit a shim (1) (6 mm between the locking ring and
rever
SEE MORE:
Rigid brake pipe: Removal - Refitting
The pipes have a rigid section and a flexible section.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Fit the pedal press to the brake pedal to limit the
outflow of brake fluid.
Raise the li
Electric windows
These systems operate with the ignition
on or off, until one of the front doors
is opened (limited to about 3 minutes).
Safety of rear occupants
The driver can prevent operation
of the rear electric
windows by pressing
switch 4. A confirmation message is
displayed on the ins
