Renault Clio: Rear Upper Structure
Rear wing panel: 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 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.
I - DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT

This part has three special features:
- it is welded under the roof,
- it is butt welded on the body side front section.
- it is supplementary to the body side front section for a
complete body side replacement.
II - AREA TO BE CUT FOR PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
B85

Lines (1) and (2) in the drawing show the areas in
which it is possible to carry out a partial replacement.
C85

Lines (3), (4) and (5) in the drawing show the areas in
which it is possible to carry out a partial replacement.
III - ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR A PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
Only the connections which are specific to the partial
replacement by cutting are indicated.
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).
If there are other issues regarding access to mating
faces, the various replacement options are described
in the basic instructions for structural bodywork repair
(see MR 400).

Lines (7) in the diagram show butt welding by continuous
EGW welding.
Rear wing panel: Description
B85

To replace this part, order expanding inserts (A), (B) and (C).
The options for replacing this part are as follows:
- partial replacement: this operation will allow you to retain
the sill panel anti-gravel protection,
- Complete replacement: this operation requires the removal
of the roof.
C85 or S85

To replace this part, order:
- expanding inserts (D) and (E),
- a roof bar mounting pad (F).
The options for replacing this part are as follows:
- partial replacement,
- Complete replacement: this operation requires the removal
of the roof.
K85

Pour effectuer le remplacement de cette pi
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Roof: 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 the following g
Front side door: Removal - Refitting
I - REMOVAL WITHOUT HINGES
1 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Disconnect the door wiring harness supply connector.
2 - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
Bonnet: Removal - Refitting
I - REMOVAL BY MEANS OF THE BONNET BOLTS
1 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the bonnet soundproofing (see Bonnet soundproofing: Removal -
Refitting).
Remove
SEE MORE:
I - INFLATION
WARNING
If checking the tyre pressure when hot, increase the
recommended pressure by 0.2 to 0.3 bar.
B85 or C85 or S85
The pressure values given are recommendations when
cold.
K85
II - CONFORMITY CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
If the tyre size is changed, calibrate the electric power-assisted
SCHOOL VEHICLE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 392, 80A, Battery).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
1 - student side
Remove:
the brake light switch (1) (see 37A, Mechanical
component controls, Brake pedal
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