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:
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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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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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
SEE MORE:
DP0 or JH3 or JR5 or TL4
Tightening clip
Tightening ring
Cup
Driveshaft yoke sleeve
Deflector
Propeller shaft
RC gaiter
Spider
Lock ring
Spring
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting eq
Note:
If the window is broken, replace the sealing film
(see Door sealing film: Removal - Refitting) (MR
393, 65A, Door sealing).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove:
the door trim (see Front side door trim: Removal
- Refitting) (MR 393,72A, Side opening element
trim),
the int
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