Renault Clio: Side Lower Structure

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Panelwork / Side Lower Structure

Sill panel: Description

B85 or K85

To replace this part, also order the expanding inserts corresponding to each of the following cases.

The options for replacing this part are as follows:

• partial replacement of the front end section, order the exterior A-pillar insert (see 40A, General information, Hollow section inserts: List and location of components, 40A-16),
• partial replacement under door:
• partial replacement of the front section, order the insert (A) and the exterior A-pillar insert (see 40A, General information, Hollow section inserts: List and location of components, 40A-16),
• partial replacement of the rear end section, order the wheel arch insert (see 40A, General information, Hollow section inserts: List and location of components, 40A-16),
• partial replacement of the rear section, order the insert (A) and the wheel arch insert (see 40A, General information, Hollow section inserts: List and location of components, 40A-16),
• complete replacement, order the insert (A), the exterior A-pillar insert and the wheel arch insert (see 40A, General information, Hollow section inserts: List and location of components, 40A-16).

I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART

II - PART FITTED

Partial replacement of the front end section

Replacement under door

Front section replacement

Partial replacement of the rear end section

Partial replacement of the rear section

Complete replacement

III - SPECIAL NOTES ON THE CUTS

Positioning of the cuts

WARNING

Respect the position of this cut which has been determined in accordance with the position of the inner stiffeners or acoustic inserts, in order to prevent damaging the parts (inner stiffener and/or acoustic insert).

• (X1) = 28 cm
• (X2) = 13 cm
• (X3) = 26 cm

Detailed view of cut A

Detailed view of cut B

Detailed view of cut C

Detailed view of cut D

Detailed view of cut E

Detailed view of cut F

Detailed view of cut G

C85 or S85

The options for replacing this part are as follows:

• partial replacement of the front end section: also order the A-pillar insert (see 40A, General information, Hollow section inserts: List and location of components, 40A-16),
• partial replacement under door:
• partial replacement of the rear end section,
• complete replacement: also order the A-pillar insert (see 40A, General information, Hollow section inserts: List and location of components, 40A- 16).

I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART

II - PART FITTED

Partial replacement of the front end section

Replacement under door

Partial replacement of the rear end section

Complete replacement

III - SPECIAL NOTES ON THE CUTS

Positioning of the cuts

WARNING

Respect the position of this cut which has been determined in accordance with the position of the inner stiffeners or acoustic inserts, in order to prevent damaging the parts (inner stiffener and/or acoustic insert).

• (X1) = 28 cm
• (X2) = 17 cm

Detailed view of cut H

Detailed view of cut I

Detailed view of cut J

Detailed view of cut K

Detailed view of cut K

Sill panel closure panel: Description

C85 or S85

B85 or K85

To replace this component, also order the expanding insert for the A-pillar (A).

The options for replacing this part are as follows:

• partial replacement of the front section,
• partial replacement of the rear section,
• complete replacement.

I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART

II - PART FITTED

B85 or K85

Partial replacement of the front section

WARNING

To maintain mechanical properties during a partial replacement of parts constituting a single structural component, stagger the welds of each of the components.

Partial replacement of the rear section

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).

III - SPECIAL NOTES ON THE CUTS

B85 or K85

Note: The position of the cuts given in the procedure can be modified according to the severity of impact.

Detailed view of cut A

Detailed view of cut B

IV - PART FITTED

C85 or S85

Partial replacement of the front section

WARNING

To maintain mechanical properties during a partial replacement of parts constituting a single structural component, stagger the welds of each of the components.

Partial replacement of the rear section

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).

V - SPECIAL NOTES ON THE CUTS

C85 or S85

Note: The position of the cuts given in the procedure can be modified according to the severity of impact.

Detailed view of cut C

Detailed view of cut D

Sill panel reinforcement: General description

Note: The information contained in the following describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles having the same design for this part.

Note: For a detailed description of a particular connection, see MR 400.

I - DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT

Replacement of the sill panel reinforcement is linked to replacement of the inner sill panel.

II - AREA TO BE CUT FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT

Sill panel reinforcement: Description

The options for replacing this part are as follows:

• partial replacement of the front section,
• partial replacement of the rear section,
• complete replacement.

Description and thickness of the component

PART FITTED

B85

Partial replacement of the front section

WARNING

For the partial replacement of parts constituting a single structural component, it is essential to stagger the welds of each of the components.

Partial replacement of the rear section

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.

C85

WARNING

For the partial replacement of parts constituting a single structural component, it is essential to stagger the welds of each of the components.

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.

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