Renault Clio: To lock the system
Renault Clio IV (2014-2019) Owners Manual / Practical advice / Puncture, emergency spare wheel / To lock the system
- Press nut 3, screwing it on fully until it locks in place. Several turns will be necessary. This operation is essential to ensure that the wheel is secure;
- return handle 4 to its original position;
- clip the tool kit;
- replace the cover, then lower it and replace the luggage compartment carpet.
NB: if the tool kit does not lock in place, check the tightness of nut 3 and the correct positioning of handle 4.
Special features
The emergency spare wheel holder should always be present when you are driving even when the wheel itself is not present: risk of water entering the vehicle.
If you have to release it when it is not holding a wheel, push the centre of the wheel holder towards the ground while pressing handle 4.
| It is essential to lock the nut so that the wheel is held securely. |
| The system should only be used with the original vehicle wheels or identical wheels. |
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Tyre inflation kit
The kit repairs tyres when
tread A has been damaged
by objects smaller
than 4 mm. It cannot repair
all types of puncture, such as cuts
larger than 4 mm, or cuts in tyre
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Tools
The tools included in the tool kit depend
on the vehicle.
Tool kit A is located in the tray under
the luggage compartment carpet.
Lift the cover and remove it.
Wheelbrace 1
Locks or
Wheel trims - wheel
Remove the wheel trim using hubcap
tool 1 (located in the tool kit) by engaging
the hook in the opening near
valve 2.
To refit it, align it with valve 2. Push the
retaining hooks in fully,
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Exhaust: Precautions for the repair
I - PARTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE REPAIR
1 - Parts always to be replaced:
the exhaust trunking (if fitted)
the seal or sealing ring on the connection between the
catalytic converter or catalytic pre-converter and the
rest of the exhaust system
the exhaust clip(s) (if fitted)
2 - Consumables
K4J or K4M, and Right-hand Drive
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
Remove:
the engine cover,
the scuttle panel grille (see S
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