Renault Clio: Front side member, centre section: General description
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general information,
make sure that there are no special notes associated
with the vehicle. These special notes are specified
if necessary in other parts of the sub-section
dealing with the component.
Note:
For a detailed description of a particular connection,
see MR 400.
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT

This is a basic part; its only function is that of front side
member, centre 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).
Front side member, centre section: Description

There is only one way of replacing this part:
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART


II - PART FITTED
WARNING
- To avoid damaging the vehicle's electrical and
electronic components, be sure to disconnect the
earths of any wiring near the weld zone.
- The welding machine earth must be placed as
close as possible to the weld zone.

IMPORTANT
For welded connections in three thicknesses, the
spot welds on the part replaced should be made in
the same place as for the original joint to retain its
mechanical properties.
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IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure fo
WARNING
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general information,
make
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure fo
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F4R or K4J or K4M or K9K or M4R, and LEFT-HAND DRIVE
WARNING
Prepare for brake fluid outflow, to prevent damage
to the mechanical parts and bodywork around the
braking system.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR
Depending on the vehicle, this is composed
of:
anti-lock braking system (ABS);
electronic stability program (ESC)
with understeer control and traction
control;
emergency brake assist;
hill start assistance.
These functions are an additional
aid in the event of
critical
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