Renault Clio: Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting

Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Trim And Upholstery / Front Seat Trim / Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting

WITHOUT SPORT SEATS, and DOCUMENTATION PHASE 1

IMPORTANT

Before carrying out any work on a safety or proximity system component, lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool. When this function is activated, all the trigger lines are disabled and the airbag instrument panel warning light is continuously lit when the ignition is switched on.

IMPORTANT

It is forbidden to work on pyrotechnic systems (pretensioner or airbag) near a source of heat or a naked flame; there is a risk of the airbags or pretensioners being triggered.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (88C, Airbag and pretensioners).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Remove the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Unclip the cover (1) from the seat height adjustment handle.

• Remove:
  • the bolts (2),
  • the seat base height adjustment handle (depending on equipment level).

• Remove the bolt (3).
• Unclip the front section (4) of the trim.

• Unclip the rear section of the trim.
• Remove the trim.
• Disconnect the connector (depending on equipment level).

• Remove the elastic straps (5) securing the seatback cover.

• Unlock the headrest through the opening (6) using a small flat-blade screwdriver.
• Remove the headrest.
• Remove the lumbar adjustment lever using a pair of unclipping pliers (depending on the equipment level).

C85

• Remove the bolt (7).
• Take out the seatback unlocking mechanism.

• Remove the bolts (8).
• Take out the seatback unlocking mechanism support.

• Unclip the retaining section (9) from the seatback cover.

• Carefully undo the cover clips on the airbag module (10) and (11).

WARNING

Carefully remove the cover, keeping the velcro strips attached to the foam to avoid damaging the seatback foam.

• Lift the rear section of the seatback cover and cut the clips (12) as necessary.

• Unclip the head rest guides (13).
• Cut the clips (14).
• Remove the " foam-cover " assembly.
• Disconnect the heated pad connector (depending on the equipment level).
• Separate the cover from the seatback foam.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

WARNING

Before refitting the seatback cover, check that the Velcro strips are securely glued to the seatback foam.

• Refit the cover to the seatback foam
• Connect the heated pad connector (depending on the equipment level).
• Refit the " foam-cover " assembly.

• Clip on the headrest guides.
• Fit the clips (15).

• Refit the clips on the rear section of the seatback.

• Clip the cover clips back onto the airbag module.

• Clip in the retaining section (16).

C85

• Refit:
  • the seatback unlocking mechanism support,
  • the seatback unlocking control.

• Refit:
  • the lumbar adjustment lever (depending on the equipment level),
  • the head rest

• Refit:
  • the elastic securing straps,
  • the side housing,
  • the seat base height adjustment handle (depending on equipment level).

II - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (MR 392, 80A, Battery).
• Unlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

WITHOUT SPORT SEATS, and DOCUMENTATION PHASE 2

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).

IMPORTANT

Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (pretensioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or naked flame - they may be triggered.

REMOVAL

I - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (88C, Airbag and pretensioners).
• Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).
• Remove:
  • the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33),
  • the front seat headrest guides (see 79A, Seat accessories, Front seat headrest guide: Removal - Refitting, 79A-6).

C85

• Raise the rear seat access control (1).
• Remove the bolts (2) of the rear seat access control.

• Remove the rear seat access control at (3).

• Unclip the front seatback angle adjustment control at (4).

FRONT SEAT TYPE 03 or FRONT SEAT TYPE 05

• Remove the front seat lumbar adjustment control at (5).

• Remove the support of the front seat lumbar adjustment control.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Detach the elastic retaining straps (6) of the front seatback cover from the front seat base frame.

• Unclip the lower retaining section (7) of the front seatback cover.

• Open the zip fasteners (8).

• Cut the clips on the seat trim (9).

• Unlock the retaining section pin of the front seat (chest-level) side airbag concentrator.
• Remove the retaining section pin (10) from the front seat (chest-level) side airbag concentrator.

• Detach the retaining section of the front seat side (chest-level) airbag at (11) by sliding it.

• Detach the front retaining sections of the front seatback cover near the lower clips by sliding them.

Note: When separating the "cover - foam", keep the mounting clips of the cover section in position.

The mounting clips of the cover retaining section are not sold separately by the Parts Department.

• Unclip the front retaining sections from the front seatback cover near the central clips using the tool (Car. 1363) (12).

• Unclip the front retaining sections from the front seatback cover near the top clips using the tool (Car.1363).

• Cut the clips of the seat trim (13) on the front seat lumbar pad.

WARNING

To avoid any risk of damaging the seat trims and mechanisms, remove any metal residues of the seat trim clips.

• Remove the front seatback cover.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• parts always to be replaced: Seat trim clip.

IMPORTANT

To avoid any risk of a fault in the event of the seat side airbag being deployed, always use the clips for the 2nd generation seat trim.

1 - Seat trim clips - 1st generation

Note: After crimping, the ends of the clips for the 1st generation seat trim protrude slightly.

2 - Seat trim clips - 2nd generation

Note: After crimping using the tool (Car. 1521), the ends of the clips for the 2nd generation seat trim are completely contained, thereby avoiding any risk of snagging or injuries.

WARNING

To avoid any risk of the cover detaching or any folds in the cover, check that the clips of the retaining section are secure on the foam. If a clip is pulled out, replace the foam.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Position the front seatback cover over the front seatback foam.
• Crimp the new seat trim clips onto the lumbar pad using the tool (Car. 1521).
• Clip the front retaining sections of the front seatback cover.
• Refit:
  • the retaining section of the front seat (chest-level) side airbag concentrator,
  • the retaining section pin for the front seat (chest-level) side airbag concentrator.
• Crimp the new seat trim clips at the rear section of the front seat cover using the tool (Car. 1521).
• Close the zip fasteners.
• Clip on the lower retaining section of the front seatback cover.
• Refit the elastic securing straps of the front seatback cover.

III - FINAL OPERATION

FRONT SEAT TYPE 03 or FRONT SEAT TYPE 05

• Refit:
  • the support of the front seat lumbar adjustment control,
  • the front seat lumbar adjustment control.

• Refit the front seatback angle adjustment control.

C85

• Refit the rear seat access control.

• Refit:
  • the headrest guides (see 79A, Seat accessories, Front seat headrest guide: Removal - Refitting, 79A-6),
  • the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33).
• Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting) (80A, Battery).
• Unlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

SPORT FRONT SEATS

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Disconnect the battery (see ) (80A, Battery).
• Remove the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33).

• Unclip the exterior trim of the front seatback casing using the (Car. 1363).

• Remove the bolts of the interior trim of the front seatback casing.
• Unclip the interior trims of the front seatback casing (1).

II - REMOVAL OPERATION

• Unclip the retaining sections of the front seatback cover, starting at the top.
• Tilt the front seatback " foam - cover " assembly.

• Unclip the lower retaining section of the front seatback cover using the (Car. 1363).
• Remove the front seatback " foam - cover " assembly.

• Partially remove the front seatback trim.

WARNING

To avoid any risk of damaging the foam, separate the cover from the foam by holding the velcro strips.

• Unclip the front seatback cover.

WARNING

To avoid any risk of damaging the foam, separate the cover from the foam by holding the cover retaining section clips.

• Detach the side retaining sections of the front seatback cover at the clips by sliding them.
• Remove the front seatback cover.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

• Check that the velcro strips are properly fastened on the foam.

WARNING

To avoid any risk of detaching or creating folds in the cover, check that the velcro strips are secured correctly on the foam. If the velcro strips tear, replace the foam.

WARNING

To avoid any risk of the cover detaching or any folds in the cover, check that the clips of the retaining section are secure on the foam. If a clip is pulled out, replace the foam.

II - REFITTING OPERATION

• Clip on the side retaining sections of the front seatback cover.
• Refit the front seatback cover.
• Check that there are no folds in the cover.
• Refit the front seatback " foam - cover " assembly.
• Clip the retaining sections of the front seatback cover.

• Check that the cover edge is correctly tucked into the front seatback casing.

Note: There must be no separations between the cover and the front seatback casing.

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Proceed in the reverse order to removal.

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