Renault Clio: Rear Upper Structure

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Panelwork / Rear Upper Structure

Rear wing panel: General description

Note: The information contained in the following describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles having the same design for this part.

Note: For a detailed description of a particular connection, see MR 400.

I - DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT

This part has three special features:

• it is welded under the roof,
• it is butt welded on the body side front section.
• it is supplementary to the body side front section for a complete body side replacement.

II - AREA TO BE CUT FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT

B85

Lines (1) and (2) in the drawing show the areas in which it is possible to carry out a partial replacement.

C85

Lines (3), (4) and (5) in the drawing show the areas in which it is possible to carry out a partial replacement.

III - ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR A PARTIAL REPLACEMENT

Only the connections which are specific to the partial replacement by cutting are indicated.

WARNING

If the mating faces of the parts to be welded are not accessible, make EGW plug welds to replace the original resistance welds (see MR 400).

If there are other issues regarding access to mating faces, the various replacement options are described in the basic instructions for structural bodywork repair (see MR 400).

Lines (7) in the diagram show butt welding by continuous EGW welding.

Rear wing panel: Description

B85

To replace this part, order expanding inserts (A), (B) and (C).

The options for replacing this part are as follows:

• partial replacement: this operation will allow you to retain the sill panel anti-gravel protection,
• Complete replacement: this operation requires the removal of the roof.

C85 or S85

To replace this part, order:

• expanding inserts (D) and (E),
• a roof bar mounting pad (F).

The options for replacing this part are as follows:

•  partial replacement,
•  Complete replacement: this operation requires the removal of the roof.

K85

Pour effectuer le remplacement de cette pi

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