Renault Clio: Side impact sensor: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG or FRONT SIDE + CURTAIN AIRBAG

IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions for the
repair, 88C-6).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pretensioners),
lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (ignition
on).
- Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
- Disconnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery:
Removal - Refitting, 80A-1).
- Remove the lower B-pillar trim (see B-pillar trim:
Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Disconnect the connector.
- Undo the sensor bolt (1).
- Remove the sensor.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Always replace the side impact sensors.

- Position the sensor using its positioning pin (2).
- Torque tighten the side impact sensor bolt (8 Nm).
- Connect the connector.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
- Refit the B-pillar trim (see B-pillar trim: Removal -
Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).
- Connect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal
- Refitting, 80A-1).
IMPORTANT
To avoid a fault with or even triggering of pyrotechnic
components (airbags or pretensioners),
check the airbag computer using the diagnostic
tool.
- Unlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
Note:
These sensors do not require programming with
the Diagnostic tool.
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USING THE DASHBOARD CROSS MEMBER
REMOVAL TOOL Car. 1765
Use this tool as indicated in the dashboard removal
procedure.
Fit the tool Car. 1765 as far as the stop (10).
Screw the rod (11) onto
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Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading this general information, check that
there are no special notes associated with this vehicle.
These special notes will be specified if appli
DOCUMENTATION PHASE 1
ADJUSTMENT
I - PREPARATION OPERATION FOR CHECK
Place the vehicle in a working area equipped with a
two-post lift.
Note:
Check that the lift is on flat, horizontal ground.
Do not apply the parking brake.
Check and inflate the tyres to the recommended
pressure (see Tyre
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