Renault Clio: Steering column adjustment handle: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).

• Remove:
  • the mounting clips (1) on the lower trim of the driver's side dashboard,
  • the lower trim (2) of the driver's side dashboard.
• Remove:
  • the bolt-cover protective strip,
  • the instrument panel's side cover.

• Remove:
  • the lower cover mounting bolts (3),
  • the lower cover mounting clip (or bolt) (5).
• Unclip lower cover (4).
• Disconnect the various connectors (depending on equipment level).
• Remove the lower cover.
• Remove the mounting bolts of the half shells (see Steering column switch assembly: Removal - Refitting).

Note: Do not remove the steering wheel switch assembly.

• Unclip the two half shells.
• Remove the lower half shell.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

VEHICLE WITH KEY

• Remove:
  • the nut (6) on the adjustment handle shaft,
  • the locking mechanism,
  • the adjustment handle.

VEHICLE WITH CARD

• Remove:
  • the nut (12) on the adjustment handle shaft using an 18 mm spanner,
  • the washer,
  • the adjustment handle,
  • the locking mechanism.

Note: the connecting shaft is trapped on the steering column.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

VEHICLE WITH KEY

7. Handle
8. Indexed adjustment plates
9. Connection shaft
10. Locking mechanism
11. Adjustment handle shaft nut

Note: When the handle is refitted, ensure the two indexed adjustment plates and retaining spring are correctly positioned.

VEHICLE WITH CARD

12. Adjustment handle shaft nut
13. Washer
14. Handle
15. Indexed adjustment plates
16. Locking mechanism

Note: When refitting the handle, make sure that the studs (17) of the indexed adjustment plates are correctly positioned and that the direction of the locking mechanism is correct.

II - OPERATION FOR REFITTING PART CONCERNED

VEHICLE WITH KEY

• Refit:
  • the adjustment handle.
  • the locking mechanism,
  • the adjustment handle mounting nut.

Note: The amount of effort required to operate the handle is determined by how much it is tightened.

Test to determine the correct tightening.

VEHICLE WITH CARD

• Refit:
  • the locking mechanism,
  • the adjustment handle,
  • the washer,
  • the nut on the adjustment handle shaft.

Note: The amount of effort required to operate the handle is determined by how much it is tightened.

Test to determine the correct tightening.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Reattach the two half shells.
• Refit the mounting bolts of the half shells.
• Refit the lower cover.
• Connect the various connectors (depending on equipment level).
• Engage the lower cover clips.
• Refit:
  • the lower cover mounting clip (or bolt),
  • the lower cover mounting bolts,
  • the instrument panel's side cover,
  • the bolt-cover protective strip,
  • the lower trim of the driver's side dashboard,
  • the mounting clips on the lower trim of the driver's side dashboard.
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).

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