Renault Clio: Radiator mounting cross member: General description
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Panelwork / Front Lower Structure / 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
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
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
- Remove the mounting bolts (1) from each side.
- 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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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Apply pressure to (1).
Pull at (2).
Remove the air breather sleeve (3) from the front
end panel.
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Display A
To access display 1 for setting the time,
press button 2 or 3. Wait for a few seconds.
The hours and minutes flash and you
are now in setting mode; press and
hold button 2 or 3 to set the hours.
Once the minutes flash, repeatedly
press or press and hold button 2 ou 3
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