Renault Clio: Front half unit: Description

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Panelwork / Front Lower Structure / Front half unit: Description

Left-hand side

Right-hand side

To replace this part, order the heater bulkhead reinforcement (A) and the side member expanding insert (B).

There is only one way of replacing this part:

• complete replacement.

IMPORTANT

The straightening bench must be used.

I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART

Left side

Right-hand side, low torque

Right-hand side, high torque

II - PART FITTED

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.

WARNING

If the spot welds cannot be made as they were originally using an electrical spot welding machine, they should be replaced with plug welds after holes have been drilled in the first panel.

Front half unit, low torque

Front half unit, high torque

Note: The heater bulkhead reinforcement is available separately (see Parts Catalogue).

III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL EARTHS

IMPORTANT

To avoid damaging the vehicle's electric and electronic components, the battery and the earths of any wiring harness near the weld area must be disconnected.

The earth of the welding machine must be placed as close as possible to the weld area.

Subframe rear mounting: 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.

These special notes will be specified if applicable in other parts of this subsection dealing with the part.

Note: For a detailed description of a particular connection, see MR 400.

DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT

Front towing eye: General description

The front sub-frame rear mounting (1) is welded to the front half unit.

Note: The information contained in the following describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles having the same design for this part.

Note: For a detailed description of a particular connection, see MR 400.

DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT

This part is welded to the right hand unit (1) of the frontal impact cross member and therefore cannot be replaced.

Replace the cross member unit if the thread is damaged.

Engine tie-rod attachment: Description

To replace this part, order the heater bulkhead reinforcement (A).

There is only one way of replacing this part:

• complete replacement.

I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART

Part supplied on its own.

II - PART FITTED

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.

WARNING

If the spot welds cannot be made as they were originally using an electrical spot welding machine, they should be replaced with plug welds after holes have been drilled in the first panel.

III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL EARTHS

WARNING

• The wiring harness earths near the weld zone must be disconnected to avoid damaging the electrical and electronic components of the vehicle.
• The welding machine earth must be placed as close as possible to the weld zone.

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