Renault Clio: Seat Accessories
Heated seat pad: Removal - Refitting
WITHOUT SPORT SEATS, and DOCUMENTATION PHASE 1
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Remove:
- the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33),
- the seat base trim (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting, 77A-1),
- the seatback trim (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting, 77A- 13).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED
- Disconnect the heated pad connectors.
- Remove the seat base " foam - heated pad " assembly from the seat frame.
WARNING
Carefully remove the seat heated pad (risk of damaging the foam).
- Remove the seatback " foam - heated pad " assembly from the seat frame.
WARNING
Carefully remove the seat heated pad (risk of damaging the foam).
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
- Check the condition of the seat base and seatback foam pads (replace them if necessary).
- Remove the protective backing from the seat base heated pad adhesive.
- Bond the seat base heated pad in position.
- Remove the protective backing from the seatback heated pad adhesive.
- Bond the seatback heated pad in position.
II - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit:
- the seatback trim (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting, 77A- 13).
- the seat base trim (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting, 77A-1),
- the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33).
FRONT SEAT WITH HEATING, and DOCUMENTATION PHASE 2
IMPORTANT
Before beginning work on any component of the safety system, it is essential to lock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Airbag and pretensioners: Precautions for the repair) (88C, Airbag and pretensioners). When this function is activated, all the trigger lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on the instrument panel is continuously lit (with the 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 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- 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).
1 - Front seatback heated pad
FRONT SEAT TYPE 02 or FRONT SEAT TYPE 03 or FRONT SEAT TYPE 05
- Remove the front seat height adjustment control (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Front seat height adjuster control: Removal - Refitting, 75A-19).
- Remove:
- the front seat headrest guides (see 79A, Seat accessories, Front seat headrest guide: Removal - Refitting, 79A-6),
- the front seatback cover (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting, 77A-13).
2 - Front seat base heated pad
- Remove:
- the front seat base casing (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seat lower casing: Removal - Refitting, 77A-30),
- the front seat base cover (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting, 77A-1).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED
Front seat base heated pad
- Detach the heated pad from the " foam - heated pad " assembly of the front seat base.
WARNING
To avoid any damage to the foam, detach the heated pad carefully.
Front seatback heated pad
- Remove the seatback " foam - heated pad " assembly from the front seatback frame.
- Detach the heated pad from the front seatback " foam - heated pad " assembly.
WARNING
To avoid any damage to the foam, detach the heated pad carefully.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
- Check the condition of the front seat base and seatback foam pads; replace them if necessary.
- Detach the protective backing from the heated pad adhesive of the front seat base or seatback.
- Bond the heated pad of the seatback or seat base in position.
II - FINAL OPERATION
1 - Front seatback heated pad
- Refit:
- the front seatback cover (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting, 77A-13),
- the front seat headrest guides (see 79A, Seat accessories, Front seat headrest guide: Removal - Refitting, 79A-6).
2 - Front seat base heated pad
- Refit:
- the front seat base cover (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting, 77A-1),
- the front seat base casing (see 77A, Front seat trim, Front seat lower casing: Removal - Refitting, 77A-30).
FRONT SEAT TYPE 02 or FRONT SEAT TYPE 03 or FRONT SEAT TYPE 05
- Refit the front seat height adjustment control (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Front seat height adjuster control: Removal - Refitting, 75A-19).
- 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) (80A, Battery).
- Unlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Airbag and pretensioners: Precautions for the repair) (see 88C, Airbag and Pretensioners).
Storage compartment under front seat: Removal - Refitting
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- 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
- Remove rivets (1).
- Remove the under-seat storage compartment.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
- Refit:
- the under-seat storage compartment,
- the rivets (2).
II - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit the front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting, 75A-33).
Front seat headrest guide: Removal - Refitting
WITHOUT SPORT SEATS, and DOCUMENTATION PHASE 2
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Tilt the front seatback towards the rear.
- Press the unlocking button on each headrest guide.
Note: Depending on the type of unlocking button, this operation is performed manually or using a flat-blade screwdriver.
- Remove the front seat headrest.
Note: The front seat headrest guides can be removed without removing the front seatback cover.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED
- Slightly detach the "foam - cover" assembly of the front seatback near the headrest guides to reveal the locking clips of the front seat headrest guides.
- Unclip the front seat headrest guides from the front seat frame by pressing the locking clips (2) using a flat-blade screwdriver (1).
- Remove the front seat headrest guides.
Note: The locking clips of the front seat headrest guides are all on the same side.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
- Refit the front seat headrest guides fully into the front seatback frame.
Note: To prevent the headrest guides from being mixed up, every headrest guide has a specific foolproofing device.
- Check that the front seat headrest guides are secure on the front seatback frame.
II - FINAL OPERATION
- Refit the front seat headrest.
- Carry out a function test.
IMPORTANT
To prevent the headrest coming away from the guide during a collision, check that headrest guide locking system is functioning correctly.
- Set the angle of the front seatback to its original position.
