Renault Clio: Headlining wiring: Removal - Refitting

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

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Depending on the equipment level of the vehicle, remove the covers for the interior rear-view mirror in order to disconnect the rain sensor connector (see 85A, Wiping - Washing, Rain and light sensor: Removal - Refitting, 85A-5).
• Remove the headlining (see Headlining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).

• Gently disconnect the wiring harness connector.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Mark out the routing of the wiring harness.
• Gently detach the wiring harness.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

Note: It is possible to replace the headlining and keep the wiring harness, and vice-versa.

The wiring harness cannot be repaired. It must be replaced if it is cut, broken or burnt.

• Use a pasting nozzle to refit the wiring harness.
• Paste the wiring harness onto the routing that was marked out.

WARNING

The position of the connectors in relation to the side of the headlining must be respected. A mark on the harness must coincide with the edge of the headlining.

• Cut the bead, taking care not to damage the wiring harness.

Note: It is also possible to leave the faulty harness in place, and to glue the new harness alongside it.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the headlining (see Headlining: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 71A, Body internal trim).
• Depending on the level of equipment of the vehicle, reconnect the rain sensor connector.
• Depending on the equipment level of the vehicle, refit the interior rear-view mirror covers (see 85A, Wiping - Washing, Rain and light sensor: Removal - Refitting, 85A-5).

Computers: List and location of components

1. Passenger compartment fuse and relay box
2. UCH
3. Injection ECU
4. Protection and Switching Unit
5. Automatic gearbox electric control unit
6. Preheating unit
7. Electric control unit for discharge bulbs - additional cornering lights
8. Engine fuse and relay box - power supply fuse board
9. ABS - ESP electric control unit
10. Radio - telephone electric control unit
11. Radio
12. Yaw speed and lateral acceleration sensor
13. Airbag - pretensioner electric control unit

Note:

There are two types of UCH depending on the vehicle equipment level:

• a specific UCH for key-operated vehicles,
• a specific UCH for vehicles operated with a Renault card.

COMPUTERS INTEGRATED INTO COMPONENTS

The sunroof electric control unit is integrated into the motor (14) (anti-pinch function).

The anti-pinch function is integrated into the window winder motor (15).

Diagnostic socket: List and location of components

The diagnostic socket is located on the bottom part of the dashboard, above the centre console.

Remove the flap (1).

Diagnostic socket (2).

Wiring: Precautions for the repair

I - SAFETY

1 - Potentially dangerous components

Do not leave any unused +12V connectors exposed to the air without any protection (see Connector: Sealing and locking) (Technical Note 6015A, 88A, Wiring).

Check that there is no contact between the wiring and the fuel and brake pipes.

Avoid mounting the wiring in areas with a temperature above 100

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