Renault Clio: Vehicle on repair bench: Description

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Panelwork / General Information / Vehicle on repair bench: Description

I - MAIN REFERENCE POINTS BEFORE TRIM-SETTING

1 - Front sub-frame in place

The jig crowns the front sub-frame rear mounting bolt (A).

Use this situation for a rear impact or a light frontal impact without removal of the mechanical components.

2 - Front mechanical components removed

The jig rests under the sub-frame mounting unit and is centred in the threaded hole (B).

Use this situation for a frontal impact with removal of the mechanical components.

Note: If it is suspected that one of these points may be deformed, use two additional points located in an area not affected by the impact in order to confirm trim-setting.

II - SECONDARY FRONT TRIM-SETTING REFERENCE POINT

The body jig covers radiator mounting cross member mounting bolt (C).

Use this situation to confirm the trim-setting following a rear impact, (e.g.: to replace a rear side member assembly).

It is used to confirm the vehicle level in case of doubt about the deformation of a main rear reference point.

III - MAIN REAR TRIM-SETTING REFERENCE POINT

1 - Rear mechanical components in place

The jig supports the underside of the rear axle fork and is centred in rear axle mounting bolt tapped hole (D).

Use this situation for a frontal impact or a light rear impact.

2 - Rear mechanical components removed

The jig rests under the rear side member and is centred in the tapped hole (E).

Use this situation for a rear impact with removal of the mechanical components.

Note: If it is suspected that one of these points may be deformed, use two additional points located in an area not affected by the impact in order to confirm trim-setting.

IV - SECONDARY REAR TRIM-SETTING REFERENCE POINT

The jig rests under the rear side member and is positioned in square hole (F).

Use this situation to confirm the trim-setting following a frontal impact (e.g.: to replace a complete front half unit).

It is used to confirm the vehicle trim setting in case of doubt about the deformation of a main front reference point.

V - FITTING THE VEHICLE ANCHORING KIT

1 - At the front

• Remove
  • the wheels,
  • the blanking covers (1) and (2).

Fit inserts (3).

• Fit the mountings (4) without tightening them.

Position the (5) and secure it with the bolts (6).

Finish the tightening operation with the mountings (7).

2 - At the rear

Position the clamp (8) on the horizontal flange on the rear section of the sill panel and lock it with the bolt (9).

Position the vehicle on the body jig bench clamps.

WARNING

The sub-frame on this vehicle is protected by products which guarantee the 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.

Re-apply the anti-gravel protection if it has deteriorated.

Subframe: Specifications

K85

B85 or C85 or S85

Hollow section inserts: List and location of components

B85

C85 or S85

K85

Front wing upper mounting bracket insert (1).

Exterior A-pillar insert (2).

Interior A-pillar insert (3).

A-pillar insert (4).

B85 or K85

B-pillar insert (5).

Wheel arch insert (6).

B85

Interior quarter panel insert (7).

Rear quarter panel insert (8).

Exterior quarter panel insert (9).

Right-hand quarter panel insert (10).

C85 or S85

B-pillar insert (11).

Exterior quarter panel insert (12).

Quarter panel insert (13).

K85

Rear quarter panel insert (14).

Front quarter panel insert (15).

Interior quarter panel insert (16).

Earths on body: List and location of components

WARNING

To avoid damaging the vehicle's electrical and electronic components, disconnect the earths of any wiring near the weld area.

Position the welding machine earth as close as possible to the weld zone (see MR 400).

For the earth stud replacement procedure, see MR 400.

B85

C85 or S85

K85

DETAILED VIEW OF THE POSITION OF EARTHS ON THE VEHICLE

Earth stud on the right-hand front end side cross member (1).

Earth studs on left-hand front half unit (2).

Earth stud on bulkhead (3).

Earth studs on left and right-hand centre floor, side section, and tunnel (4).

B85

Left side

Earth stud on left-hand inner wheel arch (5).

Right-hand side

Earth stud on right-hand inner wheel arch.

C85 or S85

Left side

Earth stud on left-hand inner wheel arch (7).

Right-hand side

Earth stud on right-hand inner wheel arch (8).

K85

Earth stud on left-hand rear wheel arch (9).

Vehicle structure, removable section: Description

STRUCTURE WHICH CAN BE DISMANTLED

Vehicle structure, front section: Description

FRONT STRUCTURE

Vehicle structure, side section: Description

SIDE STRUCTURE

B85 or K85

C85 or S85

Vehicle structure, centre section: Description

CENTRAL STRUCTURE

Vehicle structure, rear section: Description

REAR STRUCTURE

B85

C85 or S85, and EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA4 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA5

C85, and EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT

K85

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