Renault Clio: Aerodynamic diffuser: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Mechanisms And Accessories / Exterior Protection / Aerodynamic diffuser: Removal - Refitting

EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAC or EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the nuts (1),
  • the bolts (2).

• Unclip the aerodynamic diffuser (3) (this operation requires two people).

DOCUMENTATION PHASE 2

• Remove the bolts (4).

• Remove the exhaust gas flow guides (5).

• Press the lugs of the tailpipes.
• Remove the tailpipes (6).

REFITTING

REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

DOCUMENTATION PHASE 2

• Refit:
  • the tailpipes,
  • the exhaust gas flow guides (5),
  • the bolts (4).

• Clip on the aerodynamic diffuser (this operation requires two people).
• Refit:
  • the nuts (1),
  • the bolts (2).

Tailgate strip: Removal - Refitting

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REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Remove:
  • the tailgate trim (see Tailgate trim: Removal - Refitting) (73A, Non-side opening elements trim),
  • the tailgate opening switch (see 52A, Non-side opening element mechanisms, Tailgate opening switch: Removal - Refitting, 52A-8) (87C, Opening element management).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove:
  • the nuts (1),
  • the tailgate strip.
• Disconnect the license plate light connectors.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Always replace the sealing foam.
• Clean the adhesive surface of the sealing foam using
• LINT-FREE CLOTH soaked in HEPTANE (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products).
• Wipe the adhesive surface of the sealing foam with a clean, dry LINT-FREE CLOTH.
• Check the cleanliness of the tailgate and the tailgate strip before refitting the tailgate strip.
• Connect the number plate light connectors.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the tailgate strip,
  • the nuts (1).

III - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the tailgate opening switch (see 52A, Non-side opening element mechanisms, Tailgate opening switch: Removal - Refitting, 52A-8) (87C, Opening element management).
• Carry out a function test on all functions.
• Refit the tailgate trim (see Tailgate trim: Removal - Refitting) (73A, Non-side opening elements trim).

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