Renault Clio: Rear quarter panel window: Removal - Refitting

C85 or K85 or S85

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

C85 or S85

• Remove:
  • the rear wing panel trim (see Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim),
  • the rear roof drip moulding trim (see Side roof rail rear trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim),
  • the upper trim of the C-pillar (see C-pillar upper trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).

K85

• Remove:
  • the rear inner sill upper trim (see Rear inner sill upper trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim),
  • the rear parcel shelf side trim (see Rear parcel shelf side trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).

• Remove the rear quarter panel trim (see Quarter panel trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

C85 or S85

K85

• Protect the edges of the quarter panel window using masking tape.
• Cut the cement bead (see Technical Note 560A).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

C85 or S85

• Replace the seal (1) if necessary (if fitted to the vehicle).

• Always replace the stops.
• For preparation and bonding (see Technical Note 560A).

II - OPERATION FOR REFITTING PART CONCERNED

• Bond the rear quarter panel window.
• Equal out the clearances and shut lines.
• Remove the tabs from the stops when the adhesive has dried.

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the rear quarter panel trim (see Quarter panel trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).

C85 or S85

• Refit:
  • the upper trim of the C-pillar (see C-pillar upper trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).
  • the rear roof drip moulding trim (see Side roof rail rear trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim),
  • the rear wing panel trim (see Rear panel lining: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).

K85

• Remove:
  • the rear parcel shelf side trim (see Rear parcel shelf side trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim),
  • the rear inner sill upper trim (see Rear inner sill upper trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).

Rear side door fixed window: Removal - Refitting

B85 or K85

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove
  • Remove the rear door trim (see Rear side door trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 72A, Side opening element trim),
  • Remove the sliding window from the rear side door.

    (see 54A, Windows, Rear side door sliding window: Removal - Refitting, 54A-6).

• Remove the rivets (1) using a 5 mm diameter drill bit.
• Retrieve any rivets that may have fallen into the door box section.

• Remove the fixed upright channel (2).

Note: In the case of right-hand drive vehicles, unclip the fixed window clip underneath the seal at (3).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Unclip the clips (4) using a scratch awl or a small flat-blade screwdriver.

• Remove the exterior weatherstrip - rear side door fixed window assembly.
• Release the fixed window from the frame seal.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the fixed window in the frame seal,
  • the exterior weatherstrip - rear side door fixed window assembly.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Fit:
  • the fixed upright channel,
  • the rivets.
• Clip the exterior weatherstrip on to the door.
• Refit the sliding window in the rear side door (see 54A, Windows, Rear side door sliding window: Removal - Refitting, 54A-6).
• Refit the rear side door trim (see Rear side door trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 72A, Side opening element trim).

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