Renault Clio: Radiator mounting cross member: General description
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading this general information, check that
there are no special notes associated with this vehicle.
These special notes will be specified if applicable
in other parts of this subsection dealing with the
part.
Note:
For a detailed description of a particular connection,
see MR 400.
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
![Renault Clio. Radiator mounting cross member](images/books/2116/renault_clio_radiator_mounting_cross_member_general_description_4769.jpg)
This steel part, which bolts onto the front axle subframe,
combines two functions:
- distribution of front impact forces,
- radiator support cross member.
Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting
![Renault Clio. Radiator mounting cross member](images/books/2116/renault_clio_radiator_mounting_cross_member_general_description_4770.jpg)
I - REMOVAL
1 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting).
- Attach the radiator upper section.
- Remove the engine undertray.
2 - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
![Renault Clio. Radiator mounting cross member](images/books/2116/renault_clio_radiator_mounting_cross_member_general_description_4771.jpg)
- Remove the mounting bolts (1) from each side.
![Renault Clio. Radiator mounting cross member](images/books/2116/renault_clio_radiator_mounting_cross_member_general_description_4772.jpg)
- Remove the mounting bolt (2) from each side.
II - REFITTING
1 - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the mounting bolts (1) and (2).
- Torque tighten the
- the mounting bolts (1) (21 Nm),
- mounting bolts (2) (105 Nm).
2 - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit the engine undertray.
- Detach the radiator upper section.
- Refit the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting).
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IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure fo
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure fo
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure fo
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Clock: Before/after repair procedure
SETTING THE CLOCK
WITHOUT NAVIGATION AID, and RADIO NO. 01
or RADIO NO. 02 or RADIO NO. 03 or RADIO NO.
04 or RADIO NO. 05 or RADIO NO. 06 or RADIO
NO. 07 or RADIO NO. 08
Switch on the ignition.
Switch the radio on.
Adjusting the hour: press button (1) to
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general information,
make sure that there are no special notes associated
with the vehicle. These special notes are specified
i
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