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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Clock: Before/after repair procedure
SETTING THE CLOCK
WITHOUT NAVIGATION AID, and RADIO NO. 01
or RADIO NO. 02 or RADIO NO. 03 or RADIO NO.
04 or RADIO NO. 05 or RADIO NO. 06 or RADIO
NO. 07 or RADIO NO. 08
Switch on the ignition.
Switch the radio on.
Adjusting the hour: press button (1) to
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Remove:
the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery),
the air filter unit (see Air filter unit: Removal - Refit
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