Renault Clio: Rear Upper Structure
Rear wing panel: 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 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.
I - DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
This part has three special features:
- it is welded under the roof,
- it is butt welded on the body side front section.
- it is supplementary to the body side front section for a complete body side replacement.
II - AREA TO BE CUT FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT
B85
Lines (1) and (2) in the drawing show the areas in which it is possible to carry out a partial replacement.
C85
Lines (3), (4) and (5) in the drawing show the areas in which it is possible to carry out a partial replacement.
III - ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR A PARTIAL REPLACEMENT
Only the connections which are specific to the partial replacement by cutting are indicated.
WARNING
If the mating faces of the parts to be welded are not accessible, make EGW plug welds to replace the original resistance welds (see MR 400).
If there are other issues regarding access to mating faces, the various replacement options are described in the basic instructions for structural bodywork repair (see MR 400).
Lines (7) in the diagram show butt welding by continuous EGW welding.
Rear wing panel: Description
B85
To replace this part, order expanding inserts (A), (B) and (C).
The options for replacing this part are as follows:
- partial replacement: this operation will allow you to retain the sill panel anti-gravel protection,
- Complete replacement: this operation requires the removal of the roof.
C85 or S85
To replace this part, order:
- expanding inserts (D) and (E),
- a roof bar mounting pad (F).
The options for replacing this part are as follows:
- partial replacement,
- Complete replacement: this operation requires the removal of the roof.
K85
Pour effectuer le remplacement de cette pi
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Top Of Body
Roof: General description
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
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Side Opening Elements
Front side door: Removal - Refitting
I - REMOVAL WITHOUT HINGES
1 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Disconnect the door wiring harness supply connector.
2 - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
Non-side Opening Elements
Bonnet: Removal - Refitting
I - REMOVAL BY MEANS OF THE BONNET BOLTS
1 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the bonnet soundproofing (see Bonnet soundproofing: Removal -
Refitting).
Remove
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Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
K4J or K4M
IMPORTANT
Catalytic converters contain ceramic fibres: these
are contained within a closed unit, and cannot disperse.
Cutting or drilling catalytic converters is prohibited.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lif
Rear brake calliper: Removal - Refitting
Note:
The callipers supplied as replacement parts are
pre-filled.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and
lifting).
WARNING
Prepare for brake fluid outflow, to prevent damage
to the mechanical parts and bodywork
around the brak
