Renault Clio: Structural bodywork documentation: Use
B85 or C85
I - CLASSIFYING INFORMATION
This information is classified in two complementary documents:
1 - Vehicle structure bodywork repair procedures (MR of the vehicle concerned)
This document comprises two sections:
a - Section 0:
This section does not contain repair methods, it only contains description information; It consists of several subsections:
- 01C Vehicle bodywork specifications,
- 02A Lifting equipment,
- 02B Bodywork innovations,
- 03B Collision,
- 04E Painting,
- 05B Bodywork equipment and tooling.
b - Section 4:
This section consists of several subsections:
- 40A General information,
- 41A Lower front structure,
- 41B Lower central structure,
- 41C Lower side structure,
- 41D Lower rear structure,
- 42A Upper front structure,
- 43A Upper side structure,
- 44A Upper rear structure,
- 45A Top of body,
- 47A Side opening elements,
- 48A Non-side opening elements.
These subsections are linked to the Replacement Parts Catalogue and contain two types of information:
- Section 1: General description. This section contains information relating to generic structural spare parts and to their design. This information may be the same for several vehicles.
- Section 2: Description, Removal - Refitting, Strip - Rebuild and Adjustment. This section contains information relating to structural spare parts and the special features of the vehicle concerned.
Note: Always read both parts in order to have all the necessary information to repair the vehicle.
2 - Fundamentals of the structure bodywork repair (MR 400)
This document comprises two sections:
a - Section 0:
This section does not contain any repair procedures; it only contains descriptive information and has only one subsection:
- 03B Collision
b - Section 4:
This section contains information about using the equipment and products, and basic operating ranges which concern the bodyshop technician. This section only has one subsection.
- 40A Structure general information
II - INFORMATION SEARCH
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Vehicle on repair bench: Description
I - MAIN REFERENCE POINTS BEFORE TRIM-SETTING
1 - Front sub-frame in place
The jig crowns the front sub-frame rear mounting bolt (A).
Use this situation for a rear impact or a light frontal impact
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Structural components to be positioned on the repair bench: Description
I - PARTS REQUIRING THE USE OF A BODY JIG
BENCH
Radiator cross member support
Centre floor front side cross member
Front side member closure panel
Front side member
Engine stand
Front half-uni
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Manual gearbox: Identification
JA3 or JA5 or JH3 or JR5
K4J / K4M / K9K / D4F engines are fitted with type JH
and JR manual gearboxes.
A marking (1) on the gearbox casing indicates:
Gearbox type
Gearbox suffix
Production plant
Production number
K9K, and TL4 - F4R, and 830, and TL4
Identification plate
Engraving
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Manual gearbox: Removal - Refitting
JH3 or JR5
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and
lifting).
IMPORTANT
During this operation, secure the vehicle to the
lift with a strap, to avoid any imbalance.
For strapping the vehicle (see 02A, Lifting equipment,
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