Renault Clio: Front left-hand wiring: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Electrical Equipment / Wiring Harness / Front left-hand wiring: Removal - Refitting

LEFT-HAND DRIVE

IMPORTANT

Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation recommendations before carrying out any repair (see 88A, Wiring harness, Wiring: Precautions for the repair, 88A-5).

WARNING

To prevent damage to the wiring harness when refitting, observe the original routing.

Note: It is not necessary to remove the dashboard to access the pedal wiring.

REMOVAL

REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Switch off the ignition.
• Remove:
  • the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal - Refitting, 80A-1),
  • the air filter unit (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 12A, Fuel mixture),
  • the battery tray (see 80A, Battery, Battery tray: Removal - Refitting, 80A-5),
  • the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).

D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R

• Remove the petrol injection computer (see Petrol injection computer: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 17B, Petrol injection).

K9K

• Remove the diesel injection computer (see Diesel injection computer: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 13B, Diesel injection).

• Remove:
  • the injection computer mounting,
  • the front door sill lining (see Front door sill lining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

• Remove the dashboard side face (1).

• Remove:
  • the dashboard trim piece (2),
  • the dashboard lower trim bolt (3).

• Remove:
  • the dashboard lower trim bolts (4),
  • the dashboard lower trim.
• Disconnect the connectors depending on equipment.

• Remove:
  • the bolts (5) from the Protection and Switching Unit cover,
  • the Protection and Switching Unit cover.

OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

WARNING

To prevent any risk of noise, premature wear, short circuits, etc. after the refitting operation, mark the wiring routing and how to connect the connectors.

• Disconnect the bidirectional windscreen and rear screen washer pump connector (6).
• Remove the earth wiring nut (7) from the front right--hand side member.
  • Disconnect:
  • the right-hand headlight connectors (8),
  • the bonnet switch connector (9),
  • the horn connector (10),
  • the left-hand headlight connectors (11).
• Remove the earth wiring nut (12) from the front left-hand side member.

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Disconnect:
  • the headlight washer pump connector (13),
  • the discharge bulb computer connectors (14).

• Disconnect:
  • the front right-hand wheel speed sensor connector (15),
  • the brake hydraulic unit connector (16).
• Remove the earth wiring nut (17) from the brake hydraulic unit.
• Disconnect:
  • the battery protective fuse holder connectors (18),
  • the power supply fuse board connector (19),
  • the brake fluid level sensor connector (20).
  • the Protection and Switching Unit connectors (21),
• Remove (22) the earth wiring nut on the body.
• Disconnect the front left-hand wheel speed sensor connector (23).

• Disconnect:
  • the accelerator pedal potentiometer connector (24),
  • the brake light switch connector (25),
  • the clutch pedal position sensor connectors (26),
  • the front left-hand wiring/dashboard wiring connection (27).
• Remove the windscreen wiper mechanism (see 85A, Wiping - Washing, Windscreen wiper mechanism: Removal - Refitting, 85A-10) (MR 392, 85A, Wiping - Washing).
• Unclip:
  • the bulkhead wiring,
  • the front bumper upper cross member wiring,
  • the windscreen washer fluid reservoir wiring,
  • the dashboard cross member wiring.

B85

• Disconnect the front left-hand wiring/rear left-hand wiring connection (28).
• Unclip the front left-hand wiring.

C85

• Disconnect the front left-hand wiring/rear left-hand wiring connection (29).
• Unclip the front left-hand wiring.

• Unclip the front left-hand wiring on the bulkhead.
• Remove the bonnet lock cable (see Bonnet lock: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 52A, Non-side opening element mechanisms).

WARNING

To prevent any damage during the removal operation, check that the wiring is free from its mountings (retaining clip, plastic clip, adhesive tape, connector, etc.).

• Remove the front left-hand wiring.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• If replacing with more wiring, lock the unused connectors (see Connectors: Sealing and immobilisation) (Technical Note 6015A, 88A, Wiring).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the front left-hand wiring,
  • the bonnet lock cable (see Bonnet lock: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 52A, Non-side opening element mechanisms).
• Clip:
  • Unclip the front left-hand wiring on the bulkhead,
  • the front left-hand wiring.
• Connect the front left-hand wiring/rear left-hand wiring connection.
• Clip:
  • the dashboard cross member wiring,
  • the windscreen washer fluid reservoir wiring,
  • the front bumper upper cross member wiring,
  • the bulkhead wiring.
• Refit the windscreen wiper mechanism (see 85A, Wiping - Washing, Windscreen wiper mechanism: Removal - Refitting, 85A-10) (MR 392, 85A, Wiping - Washing).
• Connect:
  • the front left-hand wiring/dashboard wiring connection.
  • the clutch pedal position sensor connectors,
  • the brake light switch connector,
  • the accelerator pedal potentiometer connector.
• Disconnect the front left-hand wheel speed sensor connector.
• Refit the earth wiring nut on the body.
• Torque tighten the earth cable nut on the body (8 Nm).
• Connect:
  • the Protection and Switching Unit connectors,
  • the brake fluid level sensor connector,
  • the power supply fuse board connector,
  • the battery protective fuse holder connectors.
• Refit the earth wiring nut to the brake hydraulic unit.
• Torque tighten the earth wiring nut to the brake hydraulic unit (8 Nm).
• Connect:
  • the brake hydraulic unit connector,
  • the front right-hand wheel speed sensor connector.

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Connect:
  • the discharge bulb computer connectors,
  • the headlight washer pump connector.

• Refit the earth wiring nut on the front left-hand side member.
• Torque tighten the earth wiring nut on the front left-hand side member (8 Nm.)
• Connect:
  • the left-hand headlight connectors,
  • the horn connector,
  • the bonnet switch connector,
  • the right-hand headlight connectors.
• Refit the earth wiring nut on the front right-hand side member.
• Torque tighten the earth wiring nut on the front right-hand side member (8 Nm.)
• Disconnect the bidirectional windscreen and rear screen washer pump connector.

FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the Protection and Switching Unit cover,
  • the bolts on the Protection and Switching Unit cover.
• Tighten the bolts on the Protection and Switching Unit cover.
• Connect the connectors depending on equipment.
• Refit:
  • the dashboard lower trim,
  • the dashboard lower trim bolts.
• Tighten the dashboard lower trim bolts.
• Refit:
  • the dashboard trim piece,
  • the dashboard side panel.
• Refit:
  • the front door sill lining (see Front door sill lining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim),
  • the injection computer support.

K9K

• Remove the diesel injection computer (see Diesel injection computer: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 13B, Diesel injection).

D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R

• Remove the petrol injection computer (see Petrol injection computer: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 17B, Petrol injection).

• Refit:
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the battery tray (see 80A, Battery, Battery tray: Removal - Refitting, 80A-5),
  • the air filter unit (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 12A, Fuel mixture),
  • the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal - Refitting, 80A-1).

RIGHT-HAND DRIVE

IMPORTANT

Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation recommendations before carrying out any repair (see 88A, Wiring harness, Wiring: Precautions for the repair, 88A-5).

Note: It is not necessary to remove the dashboard to access the pedal wiring.

REMOVAL

REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
• Switch off the ignition.
• Remove:
  • the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal - Refitting, 80A-1),
  • the air filter unit (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 12A, Fuel mixture),
  • the battery tray (see 80A, Battery, Battery tray: Removal - Refitting, 80A-5),
  • the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).

D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R

• Remove the petrol injection computer (see Petrol injection computer: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 17B, Petrol injection).

K9K

• Remove the diesel injection computer (see Diesel injection computer: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 13B, Diesel injection).

• Remove:
  • the injection computer mounting,
  • the front door sill lining (see Front door sill lining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim),
  • the glovebox (see Glovebox: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 57A, Interior equipment).

• Remove:
  • the bolts (1) from the Protection and Switching Unit cover,
  • the Protection and Switching Unit cover.

OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

WARNING

To prevent any risk of noise, premature wear, short circuits, etc. after the refitting operation, mark the wiring routing and how to connect the connectors.

• Disconnect the bidirectional windscreen and rear screen washer pump connector (2).
• Remove the earth wiring nut (3) from the front right-hand side member.
• Disconnect:
  • the right-hand headlight connectors (4),
  • the bonnet switch connector (5),
  • the horn connector (6),
  • the left-hand headlight connectors (7).
• Remove the earth wiring nut (8) from the front left-hand side member.

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Disconnect:
  • the headlight washer pump connector (9),
  • the discharge bulb computer connectors (10).

• Disconnect:
  • the front right-hand wheel speed sensor connector (11),
  • the brake hydraulic unit connector (12).
• Remove the earth wiring nut (13) from the brake hydraulic unit.
• Disconnect:
  • the battery protective fuse holder connectors (14),
  • the power supply fuse board connector (15),
  • the brake fluid level sensor connector (16),
  • the Protection and Switching Unit connectors (17),
• Remove (18) the general earth wiring nut on the body.
• Disconnect the front left-hand wheel speed sensor connector (19).

• Disconnect:
  • the accelerator pedal potentiometer connector (20),
  • the brake light switch connector (21),
  • the clutch pedal position sensor connectors (22).

• the front left-hand wiring/dashboard wiring connection (23).
• Remove the windscreen wiper mechanism (see 85A, Wiping - Washing, Windscreen wiper mechanism: Removal - Refitting, 85A-10) (MR 392, 85A, Wiping - Washing).
• Unclip the pedal wiring.
• Unclip:
  • the bulkhead wiring,
  • the front bumper upper cross member wiring,
  • the windscreen washer fluid reservoir wiring,
  • the dashboard cross member wiring.

B85

• Disconnect the front left-hand wiring/rear left-hand wiring connection (24).
• Unclip the front left-hand wiring.

C85

• Disconnect the front left-hand wiring/rear left-hand wiring connection (25).
• Unclip the front left-hand wiring.

• Unclip the front left-hand wiring on the bulkhead.
• Remove the bonnet lock cable (see Bonnet lock: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 52A, Non-side opening element mechanisms).
• Remove the front left-hand wiring.

WARNING

To prevent any damage during the removal operation, check that the wiring is free from its mountings (retaining clip, plastic clip, adhesive tape, connector, etc.).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• If replacing with more wiring, lock the unused connectors (see Connectors: Sealing and immobilisation) (Technical Note 6015A, 88A, Wiring).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit:
  • the front left-hand wiring,
  • the bonnet lock cable (see Bonnet lock: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 52A, Non-side opening element mechanisms).
• Clip:
  • the front left-hand wiring on the bulkhead,
  • the front left-hand wiring.
• Connect the front left-hand wiring/rear left-hand wiring connection.
• Clip:
  • the dashboard cross member wiring,
  • the windscreen washer fluid reservoir wiring,
  • the front bumper upper cross member wiring,
  • the bulkhead wiring.
• Clip the pedal wiring.
• Refit the windscreen wiper mechanism (see 85A, Wiping - Washing, Windscreen wiper mechanism: Removal - Refitting, 85A-10) (MR 392, 85A, Wiping - Washing).
• Connect:
  • the front left-hand wiring/dashboard wiring connection,
  • the clutch pedal position sensor connectors,
  • the brake light switch connector,
  • the accelerator pedal potentiometer connector.
• Disconnect the front left-hand wheel speed sensor connector.
• Refit the general earth wiring nut on the body.
• Torque tighten the earth cable nut on the body (8 Nm).
• Connect:
  • the Protection and Switching Unit connectors,
  • the brake fluid level sensor connector,
  • the power supply fuse board connector,
  • the battery protective fuse holder connectors.
• Refit the earth wiring nut to the brake hydraulic unit.
• Torque tighten the earth wiring nut to the brake hydraulic unit (8 Nm).
• Connect:
  • the brake hydraulic unit connector,
  • the front right-hand wheel speed sensor connector.

DISCHARGE LAMPS

• Connect:
  • the discharge bulb computer connectors,
  • the headlight washer pump connector.

• Refit the earth wiring nut on the front left-hand side member.
• Torque tighten the earth wiring nut on the front left-hand side member (8 Nm.)
• Connect:
  • the left-hand headlight connectors,
  • the horn connector,
  • the bonnet switch connector,
  • the right-hand headlight connectors.
• Refit the earth wiring nut on the front right-hand side member.
• Torque tighten the earth wiring nut on the front right-hand side member (8 Nm.)
• Disconnect the bidirectional windscreen and rear screen washer pump connector.

FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit:
  • the Protection and Switching Unit cover,
  • the bolts on the Protection and Switching Unit cover.
• Tighten the bolts on the Protection and Switching Unit cover.
• Refit:
  • the glovebox (see Glovebox: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 57A, Interior equipment),
  • the front door sill lining (see Front door sill lining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim),
  • the injection computer support.

K9K

• Remove the diesel injection computer (see Diesel injection computer: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 13B, Diesel injection).

D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R

• Remove the petrol injection computer (see Petrol injection computer: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 17B, Petrol injection).

• Refit:
  • the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the front wheel arch liners (see Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection),
  • the battery tray (see 80A, Battery, Battery tray: Removal - Refitting, 80A-5),
  • the air filter unit (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 12A, Fuel mixture),
  • the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal - Refitting, 80A-1).

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