Renault Clio: Electric steering column lock: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
to unlock the steering column lock (see Fault finding
- Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C,
Airbags and seat belt pretensioners).


- Unclip:
- the plasti-rivet (2),
- the bolt (3).

- Remove the door seal.
- Remove the dashboard side face (4).

- Remove:
- the bolt (5),
- the lower cover trim (6).

- Remove the lower cover (7).
- Unclip the connectors.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the electric steering column lock mounting
bolt (8) by turning it clockwise.

WARNING
The electric steering column lock mounting bolt
has a left-hand thread, it is unscrewed in the
opposite direction.
- Remove the electric steering column lock.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Position the electric steering column lock,
- Torque tighten the steering column lock mounting bolt (8 Nm) (8),
- Clip the connector.
CODING OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN
LOCK.
Note:
The electric lock is supplied without a code. The
engine immobiliser code must be programmed
when it is fitted to allow the ignition to be
switched on.
WARNING
The injection computer retains the immobiliser
code for life.
The system has no security code.
It is forbidden to perform tests with computers
borrowed from the Parts Department or from
another vehicle which must then be returned.
These computers are permanently coded.
- If replacing the steering column lock, carry out the
necessary operations using the diagnostic tool (see
Fault finding, Replacement of components) (MR
394, 87B, Passenger compartment connection unit).
Note:
The electric steering column lock locks the steering
column after a few seconds; coding is then
complete. The red immobiliser warning light
flashes to indicate that the engine immobiliser
function is active.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
- Clip on:
- the mounting for the connectors,
- the connectors,
- the sump.
- Tighten the bolts (3), (5),
- Clip on:
- the plastic rivet,
- the dashboard side panel,
- the trim (1),
- the door seal,
- the dashboard lower trim (6).
READ NEXT:
REMOVAL
OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
VEHICLE WITH KEY
Remove the bolt (1).
Open the key with a coin (2).
VEHICLE WITH CARD
Remove the mechanical insert (3).
REFITTING
I - REFITT
VEHICLE WITH CARD
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the centre console (see Centre console:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 57A, Interior equipment).
Unclip the trim at (1) and (2
Clock: Before/after repair procedure
SETTING THE CLOCK
WITHOUT NAVIGATION AID, and RADIO NO. 01
or RADIO NO. 02 or RADIO NO. 03 or RADIO NO.
04 or RADIO NO. 05 or RADIO NO. 06 or RADIO
NO. 07 or RADIO
SEE MORE:
DP0 or JH3 or JR5 or TL4
WARNING
A gearbox oil leak at the driveshaft may destroy it.
WARNING
Always replace seals whenever the driveshaft is
removed.
WARNING
Grease the base of the bearing using BR 2 +
grease to prevent the bearing from sticking.
Make sure that the O-ring is correctly positioned i
Rear-facing child seats
A baby’s head is, proportionally, heavier
than that of an adult and its neck is very
fragile. Transport the child in this position
for as long as possible (until the
age of 2 at the very least). It supports
both the head and the neck.
Choose a bucket type seat
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