Renault Clio: Tailgate spoiler: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Mechanisms And Accessories / Exterior Equipment / Tailgate spoiler: Removal - Refitting

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REMOVAL

OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the blanking covers (1),
  • the nuts (2).

• Unclip the tailgate spoiler at (3).
• Disconnect:
  • the high level brake light connector,
  • the rear screen washer jet pipe.
• Remove the tailgate spoiler.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Check:
  • the clips and replace if necessary,
  • the cleanliness of the tailgate spoiler and the tailgate before refitting the tailgate spoiler.
• Connect:
  • the high level brake light connector,
  • the rear screen washer jet pipe.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Clip on the tailgate spoiler.

• Refit:
  • the nuts (2) in order: (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8),
  • the blanking covers (1).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Carry out a function test on all functions.

REAR SPOILER

REMOVAL

OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

1 - Tailgate spoiler cover

• Remove the bolts (1).

• Detach the DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE of the tailgate spoiler cover at (2) using the (Car.1363).

• Place a 2.5 mm offset wrench in the holes (3).
• Unclip the tailgate spoiler cover at (4).

• Disconnect the high-level brake light connector (5).
• Remove the tailgate spoiler cover.

2 - Tailgate spoiler mounting

• Partially remove the wiring of the high-level brake light connector (6).
• Disconnect the rear screen washer jet pipe (7).
• Partially remove the rear screen washer jet pipe (7).

• Unclip the rear screen washer jet at (8).

• Remove:
  • the bolts (9),
  • the tailgate spoiler mounting.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

Note: Clean the felt of the tailgate spoiler cover before refitting.

• Remove any adhesive residue on the tailgate using a LINT-FREE CLOTH soaked in HEPTANE (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products).
• Wipe the upper section of the tailgate using a clean, dry LINT-FREE CLOTH (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products).
• Replace the DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products) on the tailgate spoiler cover.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

1 - Tailgate spoiler mounting

• Refit:
  • the tailgate spoiler mounting,
  • the bolts (9) in the order (10) then (11).
• Clip on the rear screen washer jet.
• Refit the rear screen washer jet pipe (7).
• Connect the rear screen washer jet pipe (7).
• Refit the wiring of the high-level brake light connector (6).

2 - Tailgate spoiler cover

• Connect the high-level brake light connector (5).
• Carry out a function test.
• Remove the protective backing from the DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE.
• Refit the tailgate spoiler cover.
• Clip on the tailgate spoiler cover.
• Refit the bolts (1).
• Press the side sections to bond the tailgate spoiler cover.

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