Renault Clio: Steering column adjustment handle: Removal - Refitting
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).

- Remove:
- the mounting clips (1) on the lower trim of the driver's
side dashboard,
- the lower trim (2) of the driver's side dashboard.
- Remove:
- the bolt-cover protective strip,
- the instrument panel's side cover.

- Remove:
- the lower cover mounting bolts (3),
- the lower cover mounting clip (or bolt) (5).
- Unclip lower cover (4).
- Disconnect the various connectors (depending on
equipment level).
- Remove the lower cover.
- Remove the mounting bolts of the half shells (see Steering column switch
assembly: Removal - Refitting).
Note:
Do not remove the steering wheel switch assembly.
- Unclip the two half shells.
- Remove the lower half shell.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
VEHICLE WITH KEY

- Remove:
- the nut (6) on the adjustment handle shaft,
- the locking mechanism,
- the adjustment handle.
VEHICLE WITH CARD
- Remove:
- the nut (12) on the adjustment handle shaft using
an 18 mm spanner,
- the washer,
- the adjustment handle,
- the locking mechanism.
Note:
the connecting shaft is trapped on the steering
column.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
VEHICLE WITH KEY

- Handle
- Indexed adjustment plates
- Connection shaft
- Locking mechanism
- Adjustment handle shaft nut
Note:
When the handle is refitted, ensure the two
indexed adjustment plates and retaining spring
are correctly positioned.
VEHICLE WITH CARD

- Adjustment handle shaft nut
- Washer
- Handle
- Indexed adjustment plates
- Locking mechanism
Note:
When refitting the handle, make sure that the
studs (17) of the indexed adjustment plates are
correctly positioned and that the direction of the
locking mechanism is correct.
II - OPERATION FOR REFITTING PART
CONCERNED
VEHICLE WITH KEY
- Refit:
- the adjustment handle.
- the locking mechanism,
- the adjustment handle mounting nut.
Note:
The amount of effort required to operate the handle
is determined by how much it is tightened.
Test to determine the correct tightening.
VEHICLE WITH CARD
- Refit:
- the locking mechanism,
- the adjustment handle,
- the washer,
- the nut on the adjustment handle shaft.
Note:
The amount of effort required to operate the handle
is determined by how much it is tightened.
Test to determine the correct tightening.
III - FINAL OPERATION
- Reattach the two half shells.
- Refit the mounting bolts of the half shells.
- Refit the lower cover.
- Connect the various connectors (depending on
equipment level).
- Engage the lower cover clips.
- Refit:
- the lower cover mounting clip (or bolt),
- the lower cover mounting bolts,
- the instrument panel's side cover,
- the bolt-cover protective strip,
- the lower trim of the driver's side dashboard,
- the mounting clips on the lower trim of the driver's
side dashboard.
- Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refitting).
READ NEXT:
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any repair (see Steering: Precautions for
the repair).
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATIO
Power-assisted steering: Function
Assistance varies according to vehicle speed.
IMPORTANT
Do not remove any steering column component.
Note:
During fault finding, the Service warning light
flashes at
SEE MORE:
Some seats are not suitable for fitting
child seats. The diagram on the following
page shows you how to attach a
child seat.
The types of child seat indicated may
not be available. Before using a different
child seat, check with the manufacturer
that it can be fitted.
Ensure that th
With the engine switched off, the transmission
is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of vehicle on
a trailer or tow it with the front wheels
off the ground.
Under exceptional circumstances, you
may tow the vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, only going forward,
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