Renault Clio: Radiator mounting cross member: General description
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading this general information, check that
there are no special notes associated with this vehicle.
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

This steel part, which bolts onto the front axle subframe,
combines two functions:
- distribution of front impact forces,
- radiator support cross member.
Radiator mounting cross member: Removal - Refitting

I - REMOVAL
1 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting).
- Attach the radiator upper section.
- Remove the engine undertray.
2 - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

- Remove the mounting bolts (1) from each side.

- Remove the mounting bolt (2) from each side.
II - REFITTING
1 - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Refit the mounting bolts (1) and (2).
- Torque tighten the
- the mounting bolts (1) (21 Nm),
- mounting bolts (2) (105 Nm).
2 - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit the engine undertray.
- Detach the radiator upper section.
- Refit the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting).
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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
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
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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Proximity and movement sensor
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Intermediate shaft
Steering column adjustment
handle
Key-operated switch
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Intermediate shaft
Electric steering column lock
Steering column adjustment
handle
Steering column: Removal - Refitting
IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
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