Renault Clio: Radiator cross member mounting: General description
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Panelwork / Front Lower Structure / Radiator cross member mounting: General description
WARNING
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 if necessary in other parts of the sub-section dealing with the component.
IMPORTANT
The straightening bench must be used.
Note: For a detailed description of a particular connection, see MR 400, 40A, General Information.
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
It is composed of the following components:
- cross member mounting component (1),
- mounting support unit (2).
This part acts as:
- a radiator cross member support,
- front end cross member support,
- front end panel support.
Radiator cross member mounting: Description
There is only one way of replacing this part:
- complete replacement.
IMPORTANT
A straightening bench is essential when simultaneously replacing the left-hand and right-hand parts.
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART
II - PART FITTED
WARNING
If the spot welds cannot be made as they were originally using an electrical spot welding machine, they should be replaced with plug welds after holes have been drilled in the first panel.
Front subframe front mounting: General description
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 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 if necessary in other parts of the sub-section dealing with the component.
Note: For a detailed description of a particular connection, see MR 400.
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
1 - Right-hand side
The subframe mounting (1) is attached to the side member.
2 - Left side
The mounting is integrated into the side member.
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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
Front half unit: Description
Left-hand side
Right-hand side
To replace this part, order the heater bulkhead reinforcement (A) and the
side member expanding insert (B).
There is only one way of replacing this part:
complete
Centre Lower Structure
Centre floor front side cross member: General
description
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained
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D4F or K4J or K4M or K9K or M4R
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Cut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Precautions for the repair, 19B-19) (see )
(MR 392, 19A, Exhau
Tyre pressure: Identification
I - INFLATION
WARNING
If checking the tyre pressure when hot, increase the
recommended pressure by 0.2 to 0.3 bar.
B85 or C85 or S85
The pressure values given are recommendations when
cold.
K85
II - CONFORMITY CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
If the tyre size is changed, calibrate the electric power-assisted
