Renault Clio: Structural components to be positioned on the repair bench: Description
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Panelwork / General Information / Structural components to be positioned on the repair bench: Description
I - PARTS REQUIRING THE USE OF A BODY JIG BENCH
- Radiator cross member support
- Centre floor front side cross member
- Front side member closure panel
- Front side member
- Engine stand
- Front half-unit
- Front wheel arch
- Engine tie-rod attachment
- Inner rear wheel arch
- Rear side member
- Rear section of rear side member
II - FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTING
The jig rests under the subframe mounting unit and is centred in the threaded hole (A).
It is used for replacing a complete front half unit.
IMPORTANT
This/these point/s help(s) to ensure axle geometry.
III - REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY FRONT MOUNTING
The jig supports the underneath of the rear axle assembly mounting unit and is centred on square hole (B) and fixed on tapped hole (B1) of the rear axle bearing mounting.
It is used for replacing a rear side member assembly.
IMPORTANT
This/these point/s help(s) to ensure axle geometry.
IV - FRONT SUB-FRAME FRONT MOUNTING
The jig supports the underneath of the front sub-frame mounting and is centred on tapped hole (C).
It is used when replacing:
- a complete front side member,
- a front half unit.
IMPORTANT
This/these point/s help(s) to ensure axle geometry.
V - FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING
The jig supports the underneath of the shock absorber cup and is centred on the hole (F) of the shock absorber cup.
It is used when replacing:
- a wheel arch,
- a front half unit.
It is also used in straightening.
IMPORTANT
This/these point/s help(s) to ensure axle geometry.
VI - ENGINE MOUNTING
The jig rests on the engine mounting and is centred in engine mounting securing holes (P1) and (P2).
It is used with the mechanical components removed for the replacement of:
- a front half unit.
- the engine mounting.
VII - ENGINE TIE-ROD ATTACHMENT
The jig supports the engine tie-rod attachment mounting and is centred on hole (R).
It is used with the mechanical components removed for the replacement of:
- the engine tie-rod attachment,
- a front half unit.
VIII - RADIATOR MOUNTING CROSS MEMBER MOUNTING
The jig supports the underneath of the radiator cross member and is centred in tapped hole (H1).
It is used when replacing:
- the radiator cross member mounting,
- the front side member completely or partially,
- a half unit.
IX - FRONT IMPACT CROSS MEMBER MOUNTING
The jig rests vertically against the radiator cross member mounting unit and is centred in mounting holes (K) and (K1).
It is used when replacing:
- the radiator cross member mounting,
- the front side member completely or partially,.
X - END OF REAR SIDE MEMBER
The jig rests vertically against the side member and is centred in hole (J1).
It is used for partially replacing a rear side member.
The jig rests under the rear side member and is centred in hole (J).
It should be used with the mechanical components in place to realign a rear side member.
It is used with the mechanical components removed, under the same conditions, to replace the complete rear side member.
XI - INNER REAR WHEEL ARCH
The jig supports the underneath of the rear shock absorber cup and is centred on hole (E).
Use it when replacing the rear wheel arch.
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so that the largest surface is against:
The rear bench seatback for normal
loads (example A).
The front seatbacks with the rear
seatbacks folded down, as is the case
for maximum loads (example B).
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