Renault

Panelwork
GENERAL INFORMATION
FRONT LOWER STRUCTURE
CENTRAL LOWER STRUCTURE
LOWER SIDE STRUCTURE
LOWER REAR STRUCTURE
UPPER FRONT STRUCTURE
UPPER SIDE STRUCTURE
UPPER REAR STRUCTURE
BODYWORK
SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
77 11 315 222 FEBRUARY 2002 EDITION ANGLAISE
All copyrights reserved by Renault.

"The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
Copying or translating, in part or in full, of this document or use of the service part
reference numbering system is forbidden without the prior written authority of Renault.
The methods may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the manufacturer
in the production of the various component units and accessories from which his
vehicles are constructed".
© RENAULT 1997
This Workshop Repair Manual covers the Phase 2 CLIO II vehicles
(1.6 16V K4M engine) identified below:
Manufacture Technical
Vehicle type Market Commercial names
(1) Specification
Renault Symbol
Turkish model
No (Russia)
– 4-door Clio with Turkey (R) Worldwide
multiplex Renault Clio
luggage compartment
for the rest of the world
● Central Europe:
Hungary, Slovenia, Renault Thalia
CEEC nation models Slovakia, the (Central European
– 4-door Clio with Turkey (R) No Czech Republic, countries and Greece)
luggage compartment multiplex Poland Renault Symbol
● Greece (DOM TOM)
● DOM TOM
Saudi Arabia,
Persian Gulf models No Bahrain, Dubai,
– 4-door Clio with Turkey (R) multiplex United Arab Renault Clio
luggage compartment Emirates, Kuwait,
Oman, Qatar
Mexican models No
Mexico Mexico Renault Clio
– 5-door Clio multiplex
Colombian - Venezuelan
models
No Colombia
– 5-door Clio Colombia (M) Renault Symbol
multiplex Venezuela
– 4-door Clio with
luggage compartment
Mercosur nation models

– 5-door Clio Argentina (L) No Argentina
Renault Clio
– 4-door Clio with Brazil (J) multiplex Brazil
luggage compartment
(1) Manufacture: country of manufacture.

The letter in brackets indicates the factory code that appears as the first character in the fabrication number on the
label on the vehicle.
Refer to the Technical Note 3627A for more information about the selection of Workshop Repair Manuals available
for the CLIO II range.
Panelwork
Contents
Page Page
40A GENERAL INFORMATION 41C LOWER SIDE STRUCTURE

A Introduction 40A-1 A Sill panel 41C-1
B Dimensions 40A-2 B Sill panel reinforcement 41C-7
C Identification 40A-4 C Sill panel reinforcement stiffener 41C-11
D Lifting equipment 40A-5 D Sill panel closure 41C-12
E Towing 40A-7
F Procedure symbols 40A-9
G Key to symbols 40A-11
H Changes in procedure symbols 40A-12 41D LOWER REAR STRUCTURE
I Changes in the key for icons and
symbols 40A-20 A Rear floor rear section 41D-1
J Description of parts (exploded view) 40A-23 B Towing ring 41D-14
K Electrical and electronic layout 40A-30 C Exhaust mounting unit 41D-15
L Panel gaps 40A-32 D Rear side member 41D-19
M Collision fault finding 40A-43 E Rear floor centre cross member 41D-26
N Sub-frame dimensions 40A-49 F Rear floor side piece 41D-29
O Reassembling the sub-frame 40A-52 G Rear floor unit 41D-31
P Special tooling 40A-70
Q Body 40A-72
42A UPPER FRONT STRUCTURE

41A FRONT LOWER STRUCTURE A Front wing 42A-1
B Complete front 42A-3
A Front end lower cross member 41A-1 C Front upper cross member 42A-7
B Bumper central mounting bracket 41A-5 D Headlight carrier panels 42A-8
C Front side member, front section 41A-6 E Front wing lower mounting bracket 42A-12
D Front side member closure panel F Bonnet strut mounting 42A-13
front section 41A-13 G Scuttle side panel 42A-16
E Front sub-frame front mounting 41A-16 H Scuttle side panel upper stiffener 42A-20
F Front half unit 41A-19 I Scuttle side panel upper rear
G Front side cross member 41A-24 stiffener 42A-23
H Front side member, rear section 41A-28 J Front wheel arch front section 42A-26
K Wheel arch 42A-31
L Side heater bulkhead 42A-38
M Bulkhead 42A-40
41B CENTRAL LOWER STRUCTURE N Wiper support plate 42A-46
O Windscreen aperture lower cross
A Centre floor 41B-1 member 42A-48
B Cross member under front seat 41B-7 P Steering column lower mounting 42A-51
Contents
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43A UPPER SIDE STRUCTURE 45A TOP OF BODY

A A-pillar 43A-1 A Roof 45A-1
B A-pillar lining (scuttle side panel) 43A-7 B Roof front cross member 45A-13
C A-pillar lining 43A-11 C Roof central cross member 45A-14
D B-pillar 43A-13 D Roof rear cross member 45A-15
E B-pillar reinforcement 43A-20
F B-pillar lining 43A-34
G Body side front section 43A-41
H Body top 43A-42 47A SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
A Front and rear doors 47A-1
B Front door panel 47A-4
44A UPPER REAR STRUCTURE C Rear door panel 47A-8
A Rear wing panel 44A-1

B Upper siderain channel 44A-20
C Tailgate gas strut rod end 44A-24 48A NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
D Outer wheel arch 44A-25
E Inner wheel arch 44A-27 A Bonnet 48A-1
F Body side lining 44A-32 B Tailgate 48A-3
G Rear end panel 44A-46 C Boot lid 48A-6
H Rear lights support 44A-52
I Central rear parcel shelf 44A-60
J Jack mounting 44A-62
140A GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction 40A A
IMPORTANT:
There are several versions of Clio II:
Clio II phase 1 in versions B, C and L
Clio II phase 2 in versions B, C and L
The procedures for replacing parts described in this document are taken from the following documents:
Document
Workshop Repair Manual 338 Clio II phase 1 in versions B and C
Special Notes Manual for L65 Clio II phase 1 in version L
Special note for Clio II phase 2 Clio II phase 2 in versions B, C and L
Clio II phase 2 shares some parts with Clio II phase 1, and therefore some illustrations used in this document are
taken from previous documents when the procedures are similar.
In which case, the diagrams are not exact representations of the actual vehicle, but do not affect how the procedure
is understood.
The procedure symbols and the key to symbols have also changed when updates have been added.
Therefore, in this document, the pages are treated in two different ways:
For the pages taken from previous documents, refer to the procedure symbols and the key to symbols listed in
sections 40A.F and 40A.G respectively of the current manual.
For the pages taken from the most recent documents, refer to the procedure symbols and the key to symbols listed
in sections 40A.H and 40A.1 respectively of the current manual.
40A-1
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSIONS B and C
Dimensions 40A B
Dimensions in metres
40A-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
Dimensions 40A B
Dimensions in metres
40A-3
GENERAL INFORMATION
Identification 40A C
LOCATION OF VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE
1 Vehicle type and chassis number 6 Technical specifications of the vehicle

2 MGVW (Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight) 7 Vehicle paint reference
3 GTW (Gross Train Weight - loaded vehicle with 8 Equipment level
trailer) 9 Vehicle type
4 Front axle MGVW 10 Trim code
5 Rear axle MGVW 11 Additional equipment details
12 Fabrication number
13 Interior trim code
40A-4
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lifting equipment 40A D
Safety symbol (special precautions to be taken when carrying out operations).
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED

Cha. 280 -02 Trolley jack support beam
Cha. 408-01
or Adaptable socket for trolley jack
Cha. 408-02
If a trolley jack is used, appropriate axle stands AXLE STANDS

must always be used.
When the vehicle is to be placed on axle stands, these
The vehicle must not be raised by placing the jack must be positioned:
beneath the front suspension arms or under the rear – either beneath the reinforcements provided for
axle. raising the vehicle with the tool kit jack,
– or beneath the studs located behind the
Depending on the type of trolley jack, use sockets reinforcements.
Cha. 408-01 or Cha. 408-02 for accommodating the
cup Cha. 280-02. Axle stands are positioned at the rear by raising the
vehicle at the sides.
To lift at the front or the rear of the vehicle, take the
weight under the side jacking points.
TROLLEY JACK AT THE SIDE
Use cup Cha. 280-02.
Position the jack beneath the valance at the level of

the front door.
Position the flange correctly in the groove of the cup.
40A-5
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lifting equipment 40A D
FRONT
SAFETY INSTUCTIONS
Various cases have to be considered:
1 - REMOVING COMPONENTS
As a general rule, never use a two-post lift whenever

a four-post lift can be used.
If this is not possible, place the lifting pads beneath the

underbody flange by the tool kit jack supports.
2 - REMOVING / REFITTING THE ENGINE AND

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
In this particular case, the vehicle body must be

secured to the arms of the 2 post lift using special
pads.
REAR
These must be positioned level with the tool kit jack

supports. They must slot into the openings in the
underbody flanges.
40A-6
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSIONS B and C
Towing 40A E
OBSERVE THE NATIONAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING TOWING FOR THE COUNTRY YOU ARE IN.
NEVER USE THE DRIVESHAFTS AS ATTACHMENT POINTS.
The towing points may only be used for towing the vehicle on the road. They should never be used for removing the
vehicle from a ditch or for any other similar breakdown operation or to lift the vehicle, either directly or indirectly.
FRONT REAR
40A-7
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
Towing 40A E
OBSERVE THE NATIONAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING TOWING FOR THE COUNTRY YOU ARE IN.
NEVER USE THE DRIVESHAFTS AS ATTACHMENT POINTS.
The towing points may only be used for towing the vehicle on the road. They should never be used for removing the
vehicle from a ditch or for any other similar breakdown operation or to lift the vehicle, either directly or indirectly.
FRONT REAR
40A-8
GENERAL INFORMATION
Procedure symbols 40A F
The following indications are found in the section
diagrams:
The part in black is the one which will be

removed in the operation
are the identification marks of the parts
1 and 7 which correspond to the list on the
introduction page
are the thicknesses (in mm) of the panels
e=1+1
for electrical spot welding
This arrow on the diagram identifies the
access point for unpicking spot welds
(see specific cases)
It also indicates the logical sequence of operations in

the symbols which follow each diagram.
Example:
The diagram above represents the places on the place of operation and logical sequence
vehicle for which a cross section of the joint faces is
represented by the diagrams which follow.
This dashed line shows the centre line

of the sections
The point shows the exact position of
the weld join spot welding
F-G- This letter designates the drawing

H-I-J corresponding to the section (It is weldable mastic
given in one of the upper corners of
unpicking with grinder
each drawing )
40A-9
GENERAL INFORMATION
Procedure symbols 40A F
SPECIAL CASES Under diagram I
place of operation and logical sequence
1st unpicking apply weld

operation with grinder bead
chisel the edge 2 nd
operation
In this example, there is no direct access for removing

part 1. The spot welds should be unpicked through
part 2, which should be kept.
In this particular case, the arrow indicates that the

joint is made by arc welding (MIG).
This arrow indicates that it is necessary to cut

the part it crosses before accessing the joint.
The references which follow indicate different

operations:
1 unpicking
2 welding In this example, the joint is
made by bonding.
40A-10
GENERAL INFORMATION
Key to Symbols 40A G
Cut using a chisel Crimping of exterior door panels.
Grind back beads or spot welds. Safety symbol.

Straight grinding wheel with 75 ∅ bakelite This means that the welding operation
disc, thickness 1.8 to 3.2 mm. in question concerns one or more of the
vehicle's vital safety components.
Grind back spot welds.
Body solder filler
20 000 rpm straight grinding wheel with 10 or
Hot air torch.
16 mm ∅ spherical burr.
Nozzle outlet temperature min. 600º
Unpick the spot welds. Tab + 33 % tin strip + tallow.
Hardened steel bit. Rotational speed Note: the lead fill greatly reduces the
800 - 1000 rpm. risk of fusible damage caused by
welding
Cleaning surfaces to be welded. Application of weldable mastic.

100 mm ∅ fibre disc This mastic is a conductor, laid between
two sheets to be spot welded, it ensures
the seal between the sheets and avoids
Cutting with a saw. corrosion of the spot weld
Pneumatic power hacksaw.
Application of aluminium paint
This is to be applied to the joint faces of
– Disk the part by grinding off the flange or each of the parts to be plug welded. This
grinding back remaining traces of spot paint is conductive and can withstand
weld. high temperatures; it gives anti-
– Finish surface after welding corrosion protection around welds
– Angle grinder fitted with a rubber pad and
a 120 to 180 mm ∅ P36 grain fibre disc Apply a bead of extruded mastic
● from a manual or pneumatic spray
gun
Unsoldering ● one or two pot mastic for crimped and
butt joints
MAG stitch weld Apply mastic by spraying

Note: to obtain a good quality weld, it is ● spray gun
advisable to use a gas composed of Argon ● two-pot anti-chipping and anti-
+ 15% CO 2 which constitutes an active gas corrosion mastic
(MAG)
Drill < ∅ 8
Steel drill bit
Resistance spot welding speed of rotation 800 to 1000 rpm.
Drill > ∅ 8
Tapered burr
Plug welding.
speed of rotation 800 to 1000 rpm.
Under MAG shielding gas
40A-11
GENERAL INFORMATION
Changes in procedure symbols 40A H
Below you will find detailed explanations required to – the location of the cutting lines for partial
understand the procedures. replacements,
– the location of the gluing areas specific to the repair.
These change and are updated as and when
necessary from edition to edition. When a part is symmetrical (left and right sides are
identical), only one side will be dealt with in the
This means that the most recently published procedure (eg.: partial replacement of the rear floor
Workshop Repair Manual should be used as rear section).
reference.
This means that the operations for the other side are
the same (number of spot welds, etc), unless specific
1. Basic rules for the replacement of structural indications to the contrary are given.
components
This applies to both left and right-hand drive versions.
As a general rule, when a welded bodywork
component is replaced, the repair must be identical to The document diagrams are used to best illustrate the
the original both in terms of the number of welds and various parts according to the type of impact described
the type of welding used, for reasons of appearance in each introduction.
and safety.
The diagram should illustrate the part to be replaced
If this rule cannot be followed fully during repair for without the neighbouring components as if they have
practical reasons, the replacement solutions will be already been removed.
shown in the repair procedures.
However, some diagrams may not follow this rule in
These solutions ensure the correct mechanical order to better depict the part in its location.
strength required and relieves the repairer of liability.
The structural repair procedures are carried out using
Therefore, you will only find particular instances where uncoated steel bodywork panels.
spot welds differ from the original indicated in the
procedures, electrical resistance spot welds will no The original mastics are not illustrated.
longer be illustrated in the diagrams.
Special notes for replacements made with cutting:
Most frequently encountered cases of the replacement
of an electric resistance weld: Generally, the areas to be cut are described in the
procedures as guidelines. They can be adapted
1 Plug welding according to the damage sustained through impacts if
2 Bead the main safety regulations detailed in the General
3 Gluing Information section of the bodywork guide are
4 Riveting observed.
In some cases, the following will be indicated: When the position of the cut is specified in the
– the tools and equipment used for the operations, procedure, it must be followed.
– the cross sections of the specific panel overlaps
requiring an explanation, IMPORTANT:
– the dimensions for positioning certain components, The codified times for operations (TM) are specified
according to the position of the cuts illustrated in the
manual.
This means that if the operator chooses to cut a
different area, the time given to do the job will no longer
correspond.
40A-12
GENERAL INFORMATION
2. Use of symbols explained
Below you will find several depictions of part

replacement from Workshop Repair Manual 354
VEL SATIS.
All explanations are written in italics.
EXAMPLE No.1: Front wheel arch front section

(Section 42A-H):
The replacement of this part is an operation This implies that there is a basic operation, in
complementary to the replacement of the scuttle side which the preliminary operations will be covered,
panel for a side collision. associated with the replacement of this part.
From which the two following paragraphs are

In the procedure described below, you will find only the taken:
descriptions and the joints which are specific to the
part concerned.
The information on the additional parts will be dealt The "supplementary" parts are those affected by
with in the corresponding sections (refer to contents). the impact, which are assumed to have been
removed already.
STRUCTURE OF THE REPLACEMENT PART
Part supplied on its own. Knowledge of the composition of the replacement

part allows work to be carried out before receiving
the part and ensures that the most suitable part is
ordered.
The image used in the introduction is that used in

the Replacement Parts Catalogue.
A simplified dotted line on the diagram indicates

the possibility of a partial replacement (Outer
wheel arch 44A-E).
This symbolisation is repeated in the exploded
views of the parts in the Repair Times section.
This cutting line is always accurately detailed in the
procedure, and it is important to refer to this as it
indicates exactly the position of the cut and the
method for joining.
(see EXAMPLE No. 4 described below).
These cuts are marked by a lower case letter.
40A-13
GENERAL INFORMATION
PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm): The list of PARTS CONCERNED refers only to the
parts marked in the diagrams.
1 Scuttle side panel 1,5/2,5 When two panel thicknesses are shown for the
2 Windscreen pillar lining 1 same part, this means that this part consists of
3 Windscreen aperture lower two panels which were originally butt welded.
cross member 0,9 Thicknesses are shown starting from the outer end
4 Sill panel closure panel 1.2 of the part going towards the passenger
5 Front wheel arch rear section 1,2 compartment of the vehicle (direction of the
6 Windscreen aperture lower cross impact).
member reinforcement 0,9
The join between the wheel arch and the shock

absorber turret is not dealt with because it can be
made as originally.
This letter designates the diagram which

corresponds to the section (this is repeated in the
upper left-hand corner of each diagram).
The dashed line shows the centre line of the

sections.
The dashed line shows the exact placement for the
join.
This letter designates the diagram of the section
which corresponds to the drawing (this is repeated
in each drawing).
This arrow indicates the location and direction of
operations to be carried out (this is repeated under
each section followed by one or more icon(s)
signifying an exact operation).
This number corresponds to the number of the

part in the list of parts involved.
The use of sections allows for the necessary

precision for panel butt welding joints which are
complex or different from the original.
The symbol represents the specific operation to be

x3 performed and the type of tool (Section 40A-B Key
for icons and symbols).
X3 indicates the number of spot welds to be made

for the join concerned.
Here, resistance spot welds are replaced with plug
welds.
40A-14
GENERAL INFORMATION
The part shown in black is the one removed during

the operation.
The other panels shown in white represent the
parts remaining in position on the vehicle.
L25 "L25" specifies the length in millimetres of the

bead to be welded for the relevant joint.
If several welds are required, the number will

appear before the L25, eg.: X4 L25 means that
there are four 25 mm beads required.
This special numbering system indicates the order

in which the various tasks must be carried out
Drill
Protect and plug the two sides
∅ 10 ∅ 10 indicates the diameter in millimetres of the

hole to be drilled for the operation.
40A-15
GENERAL INFORMATION
EXAMPLE No. 2: Scuttle side panel upper rear

reinforcement (Section 42A-G).
NOTE: this operation presents no particular difficulties. Specific case:

When the original spot welds are replaced with
Where spot welds cannot be made with the spot plug welds and the operation presents no
welder, they can be replaced by plug welds. particular problems in respect of the Basic rules for
replacing structural components (see paragraph
You will find one or more drawings of the part either on 1).
the vehicle or removed from it in the method for your Nothing is detailed in the procedure.
information.
If this is the case, one or more drawings of the part
in position on the vehicle or off the vehicle will
provided for information purposes.
40A-16
GENERAL INFORMATION
EXAMPLE No. 3: Outer wheel arch (Section 44A-E).
The highlighted part shown in position is also

used when the replacement method is not
particularly difficult.
This representation allows the part to be seen in

position on the bodywork with hidden areas and
ridges visible.
Here, it can be seen that the outer wheel arch is
supplied by the Parts Store assembled in three
sections.
The outer rear wheel arch consists of three sections:

Lower component (1)
Front section (2)
Rear section (3)
NOTE: depending on the level of impact, it is It is an example of partial replacement by

possible to replace the damaged parts only. unpicking (without cutting).
This type of operation requires that the components to This process is used on Parts Store parts which
be replaced are unpicked from the outer rear wheel are made up of several components.
arch assembly supplied by the Parts Store.
40A-17
GENERAL INFORMATION
EXAMPLE No. 4: Outer wheel arch (Section 44A-E).
The symbol represents the area or the exact

outline of the operation to be performed (see
Section 40A-B Key for icons and symbols).
The icon corresponds with the figure to indicate

the type of operation to be carried out at this point
on the replacement part
on the vehicle This illustration shows the panel overlap for

replacement by drilling and superposition.
40A-18
GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE:
The number of plug welds is not specified. It is essential
to leave a gap of approximately 60 mm between the
spot welds, then after welding apply a mastic bead to A specified gap is given if the number of spot
the edge (operation ) to ensure sealing and finish. welds is not specified in the symbol.
Use M.J.Pro mastic (part no.: 77 11 172 676). The part numbers of the products or equipment
are valid at the time the document is issued.
They are liable to be changed in the event of
developments.
These part numbers are tracked by the product and
equipment catalogue updates.
40A-19
GENERAL INFORMATION
Developments in the key for icons and symbols 40A I
1. Symbols:
Usually represents a visible panel edge.
The symbol may be followed by an action to be carried out along this line (eg.: cutting).
Usually represents a hidden panel edge.

The symbol may be followed by an action to be carried out along this line (eg.: cutting).
Represents a bead of mastic or cement.

The symbol may be followed by an action to be carried out along this line (eg.: extrusion).
Usually represents an edge to edge cut or a simple bead of chain weld.
2. Symbols:
Cut with chisel.
Open out with a chisel.
Flat chisel.
Cut with a saw.

Pneumatic power hacksaw.
Unpick the spot welds.

Hardened steel bit.
Speed of rotation 800 to 1 000 rpm.
Grind back the beading or spot welds (grinding discs).

Cut (disc saw).
Pneumatic straight grinder.
Maximum speed 20 000 rpm.
Mill the bead or spot welds.

Maximum speed 20 000 rpm.
Drill ≤ ∅ 8 mm.
Steel drill bit.
Drill ≥ ∅ 8 mm.
Tapered drill bit.
Decrimp.
Decrimping pliers Car. 1657.
Grind the bead or spot welds.

Surface finish the bead or spot welds.
Pneumatic angle grinder.
40A-20
GENERAL INFORMATION
Clean the mating faces before welding.
Speed of rotation 2 500 rpm.
Detach the spot welds.

Pincers.
Peel away the areas of mastic or adhesive strips.

Heat gun.
Protect the mating faces before welding.

Aluminium based aerosol.
Add a bead to the mating faces.

Manual or pneumatic spray gun.
Mono or bi-component filling or structure mastic.
Apply weldable mastic (electrical conductor) in between the two panels to be spot welded.
Spray gun.
Monocomponent bonding mastic.
Extrude a mastic bead.

Manual or pneumatic spray gun.
Monocomponent filling or sealing mastic.
Planish a component.
Crimp an outer door panel.
Hammer and stake.
Braze or unbraze the weld.

Oxyacetylene equipment.
Apply electrical resistance welds.

Pneumatic spot welder.
Chain weld or apply a bead of weld with MAG shielding gas.

Semi-automatic welding station.
Plug weld with MAG protective gas.

Semi-automatic welding station.
Tin plate the surface finished area.

Heat gun.
Spatula + 33 % tin strip + tallow.
Spray a mastic.
Spray gun.
Bi-component anti-chipping and anti-corrosion mastic.
40A-21
GENERAL INFORMATION
Spray the hollow sections with wax.
Spray gun.
Safety symbol.
Follow the advice indicated.
40A-22
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSIONS B and C
Description of parts (exploded view) 40A J
LOWER STRUCTURE
20 Front end lower cross member 31 Front seat front cross member
* 21 Complete front panel 32 Front seat rear cross member
22 Front sub-frame front mounting * 33 Rear floor unit
* 23 Front right side member 34 Rear floor
* 23A Front side member (cut A) 34AA' Rear floor (cut AA')
* 24 Front side member closure panel 34BA Rear floor (cut BA)
* 24A Front side member closure panel (cut A) 35 Rear floor front cross member (cross
25 Engine mounting reinforcement member)
* 26 Front side cross member * 36 Towing ring mounting
* 27 Front left half unit * 37 Exhaust mounting bracket
* 28 Front right half unit * 38 Rear side member
29 Centre floor * 38A Rear side member (cut A)
29A Partial centre floor * 39 Rear centre cross member
* 30 Inner sill panel * 40 Front side member rear section
* 41 Front left side member
* Parts which must undergo galvanisation of repaired zones.
40A-23
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
LOWER STRUCTURE
1 Rear floor unit

2 Rear floor
3 Front cross member of rear floor (cross member)
4 Rear side member
5 Towing ring
6 Towing ring bracket
7 Exhaust mounting unit
8 Rear centre cross member
40A-24
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSIONS B and C
UPPER STRUCTURE
* 60 Headlight carrier panel 81BB B-pillar lining (version B)

* 61 Front upper cross member * 82 Sill panel reinforcement
* 62A Right wheel arch front section * 83 Inner wheel arch
* 63 Complete right wheel arch * 84 Quarter panel lining (version C)
* 64 Wiper mounting * 84AA B-pillar lining (version C)
* 65 Heater bulkhead closure panel * 84BB Outer wheel arch (version C)
* 66 Heater bulkhead central section 85 B-pillar reinforcement
67 Pedal assembly double mounting * 86 Wing panel (version VB)
68 Bulkhead blanking cover without air * 87 Body top (version B)
conditioning 88 Sill panel (version B)
69A Bulkhead (cut A) * 89 Wing panel (version C)
* 70 Windscreen aperture lower cross member * 89AA Wing panel (version C)
71 Right-hand drive steering column mounting * 90AA Sill panel under door
72 Left-hand drive steering column mounting * 91 Body top (version C)
73 Roof front cross member * 92 Body side front section
74 Roof * 92AA A-pillar (versions B and C)
75 Roof centre cross member * 92BB B-pillar (version B)
76 Roof rear cross member * 93 Double weatherstrip mounting
77 A-pillar lining (version B) * 94 Scuttle side panel rear section reinforcement
77A A-pillar lining (version C) * 95 Scuttle side panel front section reinforcement
* 78 Rear end panel * 96 Scuttle side panel
* 79 Lighting cluster support panel * 96AA A-pillar lining
* 80 Wing panel upper rain channel * 97 Bumper mounting
* 81 Quarter panel lining (version B) * 98 Complete left wheel arch
* 81AA Outer wheel arch (version B) * 99 Left wheel arch front section
40A-25
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
UPPER STRUCTURE
9 Roof
10 Roof rear cross member
11 Rear light mounting
12 Rear end panel
13 Central rear parcel shelf
14 Upper side rain channel
15 Inner wheel arch
16 Jack mounting
* 17 Body side lining
* 18 Rear wing panel
40A-26
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSIONS B and C
DETACHABLES
*1 Bonnet
*2 Front door panel (version C) along cut A
*3 Front door (version C)
*4 Tailgate
*5 Rear door panel along cut A
*6 Rear door
*7 Front door panel (version B) along cut A
*8 Front door (version B)
9 Front wing
40A-27
GENERAL INFORMATION
PARTS MODIFIED FOR PHASE 2
NOT REQUIRING AN ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE
REMINDER
These parts are not dealt with again in this document, an additional procedure is not required.
The procedure remains the same as that for the phase 1 version, which is to be used as reference.
For example:
The phase 2 bonnet has been restyled, but the replacement method has not been modified, and is therefore the same
as that for phase 1.
1 Front wheel arch

2 Front wheel arch, front section
3 Front half unit
4 Bonnet
5 Front
6 Front end lower cross member
7 Upper centre cross member
8 Front wing
9 Scuttle side panel
10 Rear cross member under front seat
11 Rear floor unit
12 Rear floor
13 Rear side member
14 Tailgate
15 Rear wing panels
40A-28
GENERAL INFORMATION
PARTS MODIFIED FOR PHASE 2 REQUIRING AN ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE
REMINDER
These parts are new or modified, only their special features are covered in addition to the phase 1 version procedure
in this document.
For example:
The B-pillar reinforcement has been changed and its replacement by cutting procedure has been modified. Both
procedures are included in the document.
1 Bumper central mounting bracket

2 Headlight carrier panels
3 Body
4 Roof
5 Front wing lower mounting bracket
6 Bulkhead
7 Sill panel reinforcement and sill panel reinforcement stiffener
8 B-pillar and body side front section
9 Scuttle side panel upper rear stiffener
10 B-pillar reinforcement.
11 Body side lining
40A-29
GENERAL INFORMATION
Electrical and electronic architecture 40A K
NOTE
Wiring routing is given as a visual indication.
These are useful when removing removable objects or during a partial replacement of a structural component through
cutting.
For more detailed information refer to the Electrical System Manual.
FRONT END
40A-30
GENERAL INFORMATION
Electrical and electronic architecture 40A K
FRONT DOOR
TAILGATE (VERSIONS B and C)
40A-31
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION B
Panel gaps 40A L
IMPORTANT
The clearance values are given for information with their tolerance values.
During adjustment, it is essential to follow certain rules as a priority:
Maintain symmetry with respect to the opposite side,
Ensure that the gap and the overlap are regular.
Check correct operation of the opening element, and water and airtightness.
Phase 1 and 2
Phase 1 Phase 1 and 2
40A-32
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION B
Panel gaps 40A L
40A-33
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION B
Panel gaps 40A L
40A-34
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION B
Panel gaps 40A L
40A-35
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION B
Panel gaps 40A L
40A-36
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION B
Panel gaps 40A L
Sunroof cut
40A-37
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION C
Panel gaps 40A L
PHASE 1 AND 2
40A-38
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION C
Panel gaps 40A L
40A-39
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
Panel gaps 40A L
40A-40
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
Panel gaps 40A L
40A-41
GENERAL INFORMATION
Panel gaps 40A L
SPECIAL NOTE FOR PHASE 2
1 3.5 ± 1 (values between the bonnet and the front wing)
2 7 ± 1.5 (values between the bonnet and the radiator grille)
3 5 ± 1 (values between the bonnet and the headlight)
40A-42
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSIONS B and C
Impact fault finding 40A M
Before carrying out repairs to the bodywork of a vehicle it is necessary to carry out a series of tests, even if the
damage seems slight:
VISUAL INSPECTION
This inspection involves examining the sub-frame of the vehicle where mechanical components are mounted and in
the crumple zones or vulnerable areas in order to detect creases where materials have been deformed.
TRAMMEL GAUGE CHECK

The visual inspection may be completed using a trammel gauge which enables some damage to be measured by
comparisons of symmetry (for more detail on each check point, see the repair bench paragraph below).
CHECKING THE ANGLES OF THE RUNNING GEAR

This is the only check which determines whether the impact suffered by the vehicle has or has not affected its
roadholding.
IMPORTANT: In borderline cases, it will also be necessary to check the running gear components, which may also
have suffered damage.
In principle, no welded component in the body shell should be replaced without ensuring that the sub-frame has not
been affected by the impact.
40A-43
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
40A-44
GENERAL INFORMATION
GAUGE POINTS Left-hand side
Point H:
Front end of front side member.
Point A:
Front sub-frame rear mounting.
Starting reference point for a rear impact.
Right-hand side
40A-45
GENERAL INFORMATION
Point B: Point J: (European versions only).
Front point of rear axle assembly. Rear end of rear side member.
Starting reference point for a front impact.

Right-hand side
Right-hand side
Left-hand side
Left-hand side
40A-46
GENERAL INFORMATION
Point J1': (export version only).
Rear end of rear side member.
Right-hand side
The left-hand side is symmetrical, but the exhaust

supporting bracket will have to be removed.
40A-47
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
GAUGE POINTS
Point J2:
Rear end of rear side member.
Right-hand side
Left-hand side
40A-48
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sub-frame dimensions 40A N
40A-49
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSIONS B and C
DIMEN- DIMEN- DIMEN-
DESCRIPTION DIAMETER ANGLE%
SION X SION Y SION Z
A Front sub-frame rear mounting 205 - 402.5 71 18.5 0
B Rear axle assembly front mounting 2 012 - 530 129 16.2 0
10×10
C Front left sub-frame front mounting - 418 - 447 130 0
(squared)
10×10
C' Front right sub-frame front mounting - 418 465 130 0
(squared)
E Rear shock absorber upper mounting 2 448.5 - 534.5 477.5 18.2 0
X: 3°02
F Front shock absorber upper mounting 18.5 - 545.50 657 48
Y: 1°
20×20
G Rear section of front left side member 600 - 375 - 3.7 0
(squared)
20×20
G' Rear section of front right side member 600 351.6 -5 0
(squared)
J Rear point of left rear side member 2 790 481 162.5 10.2 0
J' Rear point of right rear side member 2 791 - 496.5 182 10.7 0
X: 4°30
K Front cross member - 575 315 280 14.25
Z: 5°
Rear end cross member (rear end) left

2 879 - 420 200 12×16 X: 10°
side
P Front engine mounting -247 483.5 514 M10 0
P1 Rear engine mounting -113 483.5 514 M10 0
SPECIAL FEATURES OF VERSIONS MANUFACTURED IN BRAZIL

J1' Rear point of right rear side member 2 690 481 162.5 10.2 0
J1 Rear point of left rear side member 2 690 - 481 162.5 10.2 0
40A-50
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
A Front sub-frame rear mounting 205 402.5 71 18.5 0
B Rear axle assembly front mounting 2 012 530 129 16.2 0
10×10
C Front left sub-frame front mounting - 418 447 130 0
(squared)
10×10
C' Front right sub-frame front mounting - 418 465 130 0
(squared)
E Rear shock absorber upper mounting 2 448.5 534.5 477.5 18.2 0
X: 3°02
F Front shock absorber upper mounting 18.5 545.50 657 48
Y: 1°
20x20
G Rear section of front left side member 600 375 - 3.7 0
(squared)
20x20
G' Rear section of front right side member 600 351.6 -5 0
(squared)
J2' Rear point of right rear side member 3040 481 162.5 10.2 0
X: 4°30
K Front cross member - 575 315 280 14.25
Z: 5°
P Front engine mounting - 247 483.5 514 M10 0
P1 Rear engine mounting - 113 483.5 514 M10 0
40A-51
GENERAL INFORMATION
Rebuilding of sub-frame 40A O
I - PRINCIPAL REFERENCE POINTS FOR SETTING VEHICLE TRIM LEVEL
A - FRONT SUB-FRAME REAR MOUNTING 2 - Front mechanical units in place
This is the main front reference point. Left-hand side
1 - Front mechanical units removed
Right-hand side
The gauge rests against the rear section of the side

member and is centred in the sub-frame mounting
hole.
NOTE:
– on the left-hand side, the hole is round,
– on the right-hand side, it is slotted.
The gauge covers the sub-frame mounting bolt and

rests against the mounting bolt washer.
NOTE: The two sides are not symmetrical, on the

right-hand side the mounting is set on the rubber
mounting.
If the rear of the vehicle is being rebuilt, these two

points alone may be used to align and support the
front of the vehicle.
40A-52
GENERAL INFORMATION
I - PRINCIPAL REFERENCE POINTS FOR SETTING VEHICLE TRIM LEVEL (continued.)
B - FRONT POINT OF REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 - Rear mechanical units in place
It is the main rear reference point. Right-hand side
1 - Rear mechanical units removed
Left-hand side
The gauge is in contact with the underneath of the rear

axle front mounting side cross member and is centred
in the housing guide hole.
The gauge is in contact with underneath of the rear

axle assembly bearing and covers the rear axle
assembly front mounting nut.
If the front section is being rebuilt, these two points

alone can be used to align and support the rear of the
vehicle.
40A-53
GENERAL INFORMATION
II - ADDITIONAL REFERENCE POINTS FOR
SETTING VEHICLE TRIM LEVEL
These are the provisional reference points which are

used when the principal reference points have been
affected by the impact.
G - FRONT SIDE MEMBER REAR SECTION
This point is also used as a positioning reference when

replacing a rear section of the front side member.
On the side of the impact, this point allows the vehicle

to be additionally supported with a reference point on
the opposite side.
NOTE: these points should only be used in the

circumstances detailed, there is no need to use them
when the main reference points (points A and B) are
correct.
This additional reference function may also be filled by

the front side member end check points for a rear
impact and vice versa.
40A-54
GENERAL INFORMATION
III - REFERENCE POINTS FOR POSITIONING REPLACED PARTS
C - FRONT SUB-FRAME FRONT MOUNTING 2 - Front mechanical units in place
The gauge covers the sub-frame mounting bolt and

washer.
It is used:
– following a frontal collision with light impact,
– for fault finding for the gauge inspection of the front
section.
The gauge rests under the sub-frame front mounting
and is centred in the hole with the mounting bolt.
It is used when replacing:

– the front end cross member,
– a side member, part section,
– a half unit.
40A-55
GENERAL INFORMATION
III - REFERENCE POINTS FOR POSITIONING REPLACED PARTS (continued)
E - REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING F - FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER

MOUNTING
The gauge is fitted into the housing shock absorber

cup and is used to position this mounting when The gauge rests under the shock absorber cup and is
replacing a wheel arch. centred in the shock absorber mounting hole.
It is also used when straightening. It is used when replacing:

– a wheel arch,
– a front half unit.
It is also used when straightening.
40A-56
GENERAL INFORMATION
J - REAR SIDE MEMBER REAR END 2 - With mechanical units
1 - Without mechanical units

Left-hand side
Left-hand side
Right-hand side
Right-hand side
It may be used for a light rear impact without removal

of the rear axle.
40A-57
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTES FOR VERSIONS MANUFACTURED IN BRAZIL
REFERENCE POINTS FOR POSITIONING REPLACED PARTS

FITTING USING CELETTE BENCH ONLY
J1 - REAR SIDE MEMBER REAR END 2 - With mechanical units
1 - Without mechanical units Right-hand side
Right-hand side

of the rear axle.
NOTE: the left-hand side is symmetrical.
40A-58
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
J2 - REAR SIDE MEMBER REAR END
1 - Without mechanical units 2 - With mechanical units

of the rear axle.
40A-59
GENERAL INFORMATION
K - FRONT END CROSS MEMBER
The gauge helps with fitting the front cross member

and rests vertically against the front end cross
member, then it is centred by a centring bolt at (K).
It is used for replacing the front end cross member,

with or without mechanical units.
NOTE: the front end cross member may be replaced

without removing the engine and transmission
assembly, but the radiator must be removed.
2 - Front mechanical units in place
The gauge helps with fault finding on the front cross

member.
This requires the plastic protective screen located

between the bumper and the engine cradle to be
removed.
40A-60
GENERAL INFORMATION
CELETTE BODY JIG BENCH
40A-61
GENERAL INFORMATION
BLACKHAWK BODY JIG BENCH
With mechanical units
40A-62
GENERAL INFORMATION
IV - SPECIAL TOOLING PART NUMBERS
BLACKHAWK CELETTE
Special heads for MS System Special heads for MS System
Order from: BLACKHAWK S.A. Order from: CELETTE S.A.

Centre Eurofret B.P. 9
Rue de Rheinfeld 38026 VIENNE
67100 STRASBOURG
Supplier’s part number:
Supplier’s part number:
774.300 Complete assembly
REN 88240 Complete assembly
760.309 Addition to Kangoo assembly (760.300)
REN 88221 Addition to Kangoo assembly
(REN 88220) 774.309 Addition to 774.300 complete assembly for
repairing Kangoo
REN 88241 Addition to REN 88240 complete
assembly for repairing Kangoo
40A-63
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTE FOR PHASE 2 RIGHT-HAND SIDE:
Several changes have been made to Clio II sub- Original Clio II phase 1
frames.
The sub-frame rear right-hand mounting points are
symmetrical with the left-hand side on Clio II phase 2.
LEFT-HAND SIDE
Clio II phase 1
Change to Clio II phase 1
Clio II phase 2
NOTE:
Washer (3) has been discontinued and spacer (4) is not
as thick.
This change has changed height (OZ) by - 9.5 mm.
Clio II phase 2
NOTE:
Washer (1) has been discontinued on Clio II phase 2.
This change has modified the height (OZ) by the value

of the discontinued washer (i.e.: -1.5 mm). Spacer (2)
is identical.
The right-hand side is identical to the left
40A-64
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTES FOR PHASE 2
Celette sheet
CELETTE
Special heads for MZ System
Order from: CELETTE SA

B. P.9
38026 VIENNA
Supplier's part number: 774.305
40A-65
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSIONS B and C
SPECIAL NOTES FOR VERSIONS MANUFACTURED IN BRAZIL
FITTING THE CELETTE COMPONENTS
Part number: 774.308
40A-66
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSIONS B and C
FITTING THE BLACKHAWK COMPONENTS
These remain unchanged (towing equipment mountings).
40A-67
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
FITTING THE CELETTE COMPONENTS
FITTING THE BLACKHAWK COMPONENTS
40A-68
GENERAL INFORMATION
VERSION L
SPECIAL TOOLING PART NUMBER
CELETTE
Special heads for MZ System
Order from: CELETTE S.A.

B.P. 9
38026 VIENNE
Supplier reference: 715.308
BLACKHAWK
Special heads for MS System
Order from: BLACKHAWK S.A.

Centre Eurofret
Rue de Rheinfeld
67100 STRASBOURG
Supplier reference: REN 88 242
40A-69
GENERAL INFORMATION
Special tooling 40A P
FRONT PANEL JIG
Phase 1
Points A and B are the reference points for positioning the jig on the vehicle.
The user must ensure that these points are correct during fault finding
before fitting.
Points (C), (D), (E) and (F) and their symmetry help with the mounting and
positioning of the replaced components.
If points (A) or (B) can no longer be used as a reference (detected during a
fault finding inspection), the positioning points on the side opposite the
impact act as positioning reference points.
Special tooling part number
Parts
Method
Illustration Department Description
reference
number
Car. 1481 00 00 148 100 Front face jig
40A-70
GENERAL INFORMATION
Special tooling 40A P
FRONT PANEL JIG
Phase 2
Points A and B are the reference points for positioning the jig on the vehicle.
The user must ensure that these points are correct during fault finding
before fitting.
Points C, D, E1, E2, E3 and F help with the mounting and positioning of the
replaced components.
If points (A) or (B) can no longer be used as a reference (detected during a
fault finding inspection), the positioning points on the side opposite the
impact fulfill this function.
Special tooling part number

Parts
Method
Illustration Department Description
reference
number
Car. 1637 00 00 163 700 Front face jig
40A-71
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body 40A Q
For reasons of standardisation, the Parts Department WARNING
supplies only roofs without pre-drilled holes. For scenario no. 2, the join must be sealed with filling
The roof must therefore be drilled or cut for versions mastic (refer to Technical Note n˚ 396A before finally
with an aerial or sunroof. fitting the aerial).
The information on the additional parts will be dealt REMINDER

with in the corresponding sections (refer to contents). Anti-corrosion protection is vital for all operations which
expose the bare metal of the bodywork.
Modification for fitting a roof aerial
Protect against corrosion by applying the following
products:
Pre-treatment primer 77 01 423 933

Reactive thinner 77 01 423 955
Modification for fitting a sunroof
NOTE: on Clio II phase 2, the aerial is located in the

rear section of the roof.
Y1: 485 mm (this value must be identical each side).
X1: 95 mm
Operation to be carried out:

1 st scenario
Make a square slot (A) 15 mm X 15 mm following the
positioning measurements in the diagram.
2 nd scenario
Make only one hole.
X2: 212 mm
X3: 514 mm
A ∅ 20 Y2: 831 mm
40A-72
FRONT LOWER141A STRUCTURE
Front end lower cross member 41A A
The replacement of this part is a basic operation for a
frontal impact.
The repair bench does not have to be used, on

condition that the side members have not been
Part supplied with:

– front lower cross member closure panel component,
– towing ring bracket,
PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
1 Lower front cross member 1.8

2 Towing ring bracket 2.5
3 Headlight carrier panel 1.2
4 Front side member 1.5
5 Cowl side panel pillar lining 1.2
6 Wheel arch 0.8
7 Front side member closure panel 1.2
41A-1
41A-2
RIGHT-HAND SIDE
LEFT-HAND SIDE
41A-3
41A-4
FRONT LOWER141A
STRUCTURE
Bumper central mounting bracket 41A A
B
Special note for Phase 2
Replacement of this part is an operation associated

with replacement of the front bumper for a frontal
impact.
The information on the additional parts will be dealt

with in the corresponding sections (refer to contents).
It is recommended that you use front panel jig

Car 1637 to position the component (see Section
40AG Special tooling).
If it is not used, it will be necessary to fit blanks of the

following parts:
– front bumper,
– front wings,
– lens units,
NOTE: this operation presents no particular difficulties.

You will find one or more drawings of the part either on
the vehicle or removed from it in the method for your
information.
Where spot welds cannot be made with the spot
welder, they can be replaced by plug welds.
Part supplied on its own.
41A-5
Front side member, front section 41A A
C
This part may be replaced in two ways:
A Front side member, complete front section.
B Front side member, partial front section (cut to be
made in front of the front mounting of the sub-frame),
see diagram below.
In both cases these are operations complementary to

the replacement of the front end lower cross member
and the headlight carrier panel. As a result, the joints
with these parts will not be considered here, they will
be dealt with in the respective sections.
Use of the body jig bench is an absolute requirement

for complete replacement.
NOTE: it will also be essential to use a body jig bench

when partially replacing two side members.
or
The replacement of this part also requires the
replacement of the side member closure panel which
will have to be ordered separately.
PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm)

1 Front side member, front section 1.5
2 Front side member rear section 2.5
1 - Side member
3 Front wheel arch 0.8
4 Shock absorber cup height adjuster 0.8
Part supplied with:
5 Side member closure panel 1.2
– engine mounting height adjuster (only on the right
6 Engine mounting height adjuster * 1.8
hand side),
7 Engine mounting reinforcement * 1.5
– sub-frame front mounting.
5 - Front side member closure panel * Only the right hand side.
41A-6
C
COMPLETE REPLACEMENT
41A-7
C
41A-8
C
41A-9
C
41A-10
C
PARTIAL REPLACEMENT
NOTE: to avoid using the body jig bench for partial

replacement of the side member, provisionally keep
the section (Z) on the new side member which will
ensure alignment of the section replaced in relation to
or the section remaining on the vehicle. This will be
discarded during the cut in superposition.
41A-11
C
41A-12
Front section of front side member closure panel 41A A
D
This part may be replaced in two ways: PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
A Complete front side member closure panel

(see the operation for the complete side member).
3 Front sub-frame front mounting
B Front side member closure panel, partial front
reinforcement 1.2
section (cut to be made in front of the front mounting
4 Front mounting of front sub-frame 1.2
of the sub-frame), see the following diagram and
method.
This operation is carried out by straightening or

replacing the front side member. It is complementary
to the front lower cross member and to the wheel arch.
In the operation described below, only descriptions of

the joints specific to the part concerned are given.

Front side member closure panel
or
41A-13
D
PARTIAL REPLACEMENT
RIGHT-HAND SIDE
41A-14
D
LEFT-HAND SIDE
41A-15
Front mounting of front sub-frame 41A A
E
sub-frame impact.

Information concerning the other parts will be dealt

with in the respective sections.
The body jig bench must be used.
Part assembled with sub-frame front mounting

reinforcement.
1 Front mounting of front sub-frame 1.5

4 Front sub-frame front mounting
reinforcement 1
41A-16
E
41A-17
E
41A-18
Front half unit 41A A
F
Replacement of this part is an operation
supplementary to the replacement of:
– the front end lower cross member,
– the headlight panel.
This operation requires the replacement of the cowl

side panel (pillar lining) and of the cowl side panel
upper reinforcements, which have to be ordered
separately.
The Phase 2 part is slightly different to that for Clio II

Phase 1, but the method of replacement is the same.
In the operation described below there are only

descriptions of the specific joints to the part
concerned, information concerning the parts to be
ordered separately is not considered here. This will be
dealt with in the respective sections.

or
Part supplied with: PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm)
A Front side member rear section

– engine mounting height adjuster (right-hand side) 1 Central plenum chamber 1
– engine mounting stiffener (right-hand side), 2 Injection unit and impact sensor mounting
– engine mounting plate (right-hand side), (left-hand side) 2
– sub-frame front mounting, 3 Front side member, front section 1.5
– front side member closure panel, 4 Front side member rear section 1.8
– wheel arch, 5 Shock absorber cup height adjuster 1
– shock absorber cup, 6 Shock absorber cup 2
– shock absorber cup height adjuster, 7 Cowl side panel (pillar lining) 1.5 1.5
– ABS mounting (right-hand side), 8 Scuttle side panel upper stiffeners 1
– injection unit mounting and impact sensor (left- 9 Side plenum chamber 1
hand side), 10 Side heating chamber 1
– side plenum chamber. 11 Bulkhead 0.7
Cowl side panel (pillar lining)
Scuttle side panel upper stiffener
NOTE: to avoid removing the bulkhead trim, it is

necessary to remove the side section of the plenum
chamber of the new half unit, if this has not been
damaged on the vehicle.
41A-19
F
Special note for right hand side.
41A-20
F
41A-21
F
41A-22
F
REPLACEMENT WITH SIDE CHAMBER
41A-23
Front side cross member 41A G
A
The replacement of this part is an operation
complementary to the replacement of a front pillar or a
sill panel with a lining for a side impact.

descriptions of the joints specific to the part
concerned.
Information concerning the other parts will be dealt

with in the respective sections.
1 Front side cross member 1

2 Floor 1
3 Front side member rear section 1.8
4 Front side member reinforcement, rear
section 2.5
5 Inner sill panel 1.2
6 Sill panel reinforcement 0.7
7 Sill panel 1
8 Front sub-frame rear mounting 2.5
41A-24
A
41A-25
A
41A-26
A
41A-27
Front side member rear section 41A A
H
complementary to the replacement of the half unit.


Part supplied with:

– sub-frame front mounting,
– front side cross member,
– side member reinforcement.

2 Centre floor 1.47
3 Front side member rear section 2
4 Front side member reinforcement 2.5
5 Inner sill panel 1
6 Sill panel reinforcement 1
7 Sill panel 1.2
8 Front sub-frame rear mounting 2.5
9 Front cross member under front seat 1
10 Rear cross member under front seat 1
41A-28
H
41A-29
H
41A-30
CENTRAL LOWER141B
STRUCTURE
Centre floor 41B A
complementary to the replacement of:
1 After a frontal impact

– front side member rear section,
– bulkhead.
2 After a side impact

– A-pillar with lining,
– inner sill panel
The procedure for replacing this part is the same for its
front section and for its rear section (see the cut in the
method below).
In the operation described below, only descriptions of PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm)
1 Centre floor 1.47
The information on the additional parts will be dealt 2 Front side cross member 1
with in the corresponding sections (refer to contents). 3 Bulkhead 0.7
STRUCTURE OF THE REPLACEMENT PART 6 Front side member reinforcement 2.5
7 Tunnel stiffener 1
Assembled part with: 8 Rear cross member under front seat 1
– front cross member under front seat, 9 Front cross member under front seat 1
– rear cross member under front seat, 10 Front tunnel stiffener 1
– bolt for welding, 11 Cable sleeve stop mounting 1.2
– stud for welding, 12 Front cross member of rear floor of cross
– front reinforcement of tunnel, member 1.5
– cable sleeve stop mounting, 13 Tunnel stiffener 1.5
– front cross member of rear floor of cross member. 14 Inner sill panel 1
41B-1
Centre floor 41B A
or
41B-2
Centre floor 41B A
41B-3
Centre floor 41B A
41B-4
Centre floor 41B A
or
41B-5
Centre floor 41B A
or
41B-6
Cross member under front seat 41B A
B
complementary to the replacement of the sill panel
closure panel following a side impact.



1 Front cross member under front seat

Part assembled with front seat spacer.
2 Rear cross member under front seat

Part assembled with front seat spacer.
1 Rear cross member under front seat 1

2 Front cross member under front seat 1
3 Centre floor 1.47
5 Tunnel stiffener 1.5
6 Front tunnel stiffener 1.5
41B-7
Cross member under front seat 41B A
B
41B-8
141C
Sill panel 41C A
The replacement of this part is an operation PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
complementary to the replacement of the base
reinforcement for a side impact.
1 Sill panel 1.2
This operation is carried out partially for version B and
fully for version C.
5 B-pillar reinforcement. 1
6 B-pillar closure panel 0.7

VERSION B (1)
Part assembled with welded stud.
VERSION C (2)
Part assembled with welded stud.
or
41C-1
Sill panel 41C A
VERSION C
41C-2
Sill panel 41C A
VERSION B
41C-3
Sill panel 41C A
41C-4
Sill panel 41C A
41C-5
Sill panel 41C A
41C-6
Sill panel reinforcement 41C A
B
complementary to the replacement of the sill panel.



2 Body side lining 0.7
5 Rear axle assembly mounting unit 1
41C-7
B
41C-8
B
41C-9
B
Special note for Phase 2 Replacement using cuts (a and b)
The Clio II Phase 2 sill panel reinforcement is

assembled with a stiffener only on 3-door versions.
Replacement is carried out buy cutting (a, b)

The work requires the unpicking of the section that
remains after cut (a) of the stiffener from the
replacement part assembly.
This can be reused for the part in cuts moved
forwards, but it is recommended that you order the
additional reinforcement stiffener (1) specifically.
In the procedure described below, you will find only the

descriptions and the joints which are specific to the
part concerned.
The information on the additional parts will be dealt with
in the corresponding sections (refer to contents).
NOTE: where welds cannot be made by the spot

welder, they can be replaced by plugs.
Part supplied with:

– sill panel reinforcement,
– reinforcement stiffener.
1 Reinforcement stiffener 1.5

IMPORTANT: keep the sill panel closure panel when

making cut (B).
41C-10
Sill panel reinforcement stiffener 41C A
C

complementary to the replacement of the sill panel
following a side impact.
Information on this part is dealt with in the method for

the sill panel reinforcement (see Section 41C B)
41C-11
Inner sill panel 41C A
D
complementary to the stiffening of the sill panel
reinforcement following a side impact (versions B
and C).


Part supplied with:

– stiffener plate,
– nuts for welding.

4 Rear floor 0.7
5 Rear floor cross member 1.5
6 Cross member under front seat 1
8 Centre floor 1.47
41C-12
D
41C-13
D
41C-14
D
41C-15
LOWER REAR 141DSTRUCTURE
Rear floor rear section 41D A
The replacement of this part is an operation operation PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
1 Rear floor 0.7
A Cut after a side impact:
2 Rear floor reinforcement 1.8
of the rear inner sill panel.
3 Inner rear wheel arch 0.8
4 Exhaust mounting 1.2
B Cut after a rear impact:
5 Rear side member 1.2
of the rear end panel.
6 Rear floor centre cross member 1.2
7 Side member/crossmember connection
component 1.5
Special notes for the Phase 2 version
8 Front cross member of rear floor of cross
member 1.5
This operation is carried out partially in three possible
ways (refer to the cut in the method given below):
– left-hand rear section,

– right-hand rear section,
– front section.


Part assembled with:

– emergency spare wheel mounting,
– rear floor reinforcement,
– bolt for welding,
– stud for welding,
– rear seat cushion retaining clamp.
41D-1
or
41D-2
or
41D-3
41D-4
or
41D-5
or
41D-6
41D-7
LOWER REAR 141DSTRUCTURE
41D-8
VERSION L
The replacement of this part is an operation PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm)
1 Rear floor 0.7
A After a side impact:
of the lighting cluster support.
3 Rear wing panel 0.8
B After a rear impact:
5 Inner rear wheel arch 2
of the rear end panel.
6 Front mounting hook 1
This operation is carried out partially in two possible
component 1.5
ways (refer to the method given below):
– for the left rear section (cut A - A),

– for the front section (cut B - B).


Part supplied with:

– rear floor reinforcement,
– front mounting hook,
– rear mounting hook,
– rear seat cushion retaining clamp.
41D-9
VERSION L
Original part
replacement part
41D-10
VERSION L
41D-11
VERSION L
Original part
replacement part
41D-12
VERSION L
41D-13
LOWER REAR 141D
STRUCTURE
Towing ring 41D A
B
Replacement of this part is an operation
complementary to the replacement of the partial floor
after a rear impact.
IMPORTANT: on Phases 2 vehicles, the towing ring is

assembled with the rear floor.


Part assembled with threaded roller.
1 Towing ring 1.5

41D-14
VERSIONS B + C
Exhaust mounting unit 41D A
C
complementary to the replacement of the rear end
panel.


Part assembled with welded nuts.

3 Rear floor 0.7
4 Wheel arch 0.8
41D-15
C
41D-16
VERSION L
C
Part assembled with mounting bracket.

3 Rear floor 0.7
4 Wheel arch 2
41D-17
VERSION L
C
41D-18
VERSIONS B + C
Rear side member 41D A
D
A Complete rear side member

(after a rear impact)
In this case it is an operation complementary to that
for the inner sill panel.
B Part complete rear side member

(after a rear side impact) (cut to be made in front of
the side member reinforcement), see the cut drawing
and method below.
In this case it is an operation complementary to that
for the rear end panel.

with in the corresponding sections (refer to contents). 1 Rear side member 1.8
2 Exhaust mounting unit 1.2
Use of the body jig bench is an absolute requirement 3 Side member/crossmember connection
for the replacement of the complete side member. component 1.5
4 Rear floor 0.7
5 Front cross member of rear floor of cross
STRUCTURE OF THE REPLACEMENT PART member 1.5
Part supplied with: 7 Wheel arch 0.8
– welded nuts, 8 Rear axle assembly mounting unit 1
– exhaust mounting (left side), 9 Inner sill panel 1
– rear axle assembly mounting unit, 10 Sill panel reinforcement 1
– rear axle assembly mounting spacer,
– rear side member stiffener,
– rear suspension spring cup,
– rear suspension spring cup stiffener,
– side member/crossmember connection component.
IMPORTANT: for Phase 2 vehicles, the right-hand rear

side member no longer has a towing ring, this is
mounted on the rear floor.
41D-19
D
41D-20
D
41D-21
D
41D-22
VERSION L
D
Replacement of the rear side member in part is an PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm)
operation complementary to the replacement of the
rear end panel, refer to cut A-A and the method
described below.
2 Rear floor 0.7
4 Wheel arch 2

Use of the body jig bench is an absolute requirement

for the replacement of the entire side member.
Part supplied with:

– welded nuts,
– exhaust mounting stiffener (left side),
– side member/crossmember connection component,
– rear side cross member,
– towing ring (right side),
– rear axle assembly mounting unit,
– rear side member stiffener.
41D-23
VERSION L
D
41D-24
VERSION L
D
41D-25
LOWER REAR 141D STRUCTURE
Rear floor centre cross member 41D A
E
complementary to the replacement of the inner sill
panel, rear section.


Part supplied with:

– nut for welding,
– seat belt mounting,
– seatback mounting reinforcement.

2 Rear floor 0.7
component 1.5
6 Seat belt mounting support 1.2
7 Seatback mounting reinforcement 1.2
41D-26
E
41D-27
E
41D-28
Rear floor upper side panel 41D A
F
complementary to the replacement of a body side
lining or a wheel arch following a side impact.
This part is replaced in part (see cut and procedure

below).


Part supplied with fuel tank mounting.
or
1 Rear floor upper side panel 1.5

2 Rear floor 0.7
4 Cable sleeve stop mounting 1.2
5 Centre floor 1.47
41D-29
Rear floor upper side panel 41D A
F
41D-30
Rear floor unit 41D G
A
The replacement of this part is an operation PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm)
complementary to the replacement of the rear end
panel following a rear impact.
1 Rear floor upper side panel 1.5
2 Rear floor 0.7
4 Cable sleeve stop mounting 1.2
5 Centre floor 1.47
10 Wheel arch 0.8
Part supplied with:

– fuel tank mounting,
– welded nuts,
– exhaust mounting (left side),
– rear axle assembly mounting unit,
– rear side member stiffener,
– side member/crossmember connection component,
– rear side member,
– rear floor,
– rear floor upper side panel,
– towing ring.
41D-31
A
41D-32
A
41D-33
A
41D-34
A
41D-35
LOWER REAR 141D
STRUCTURE
VERSION L
A
supplementary to the replacement of the rear end
panel following a rear impact.


Part supplied with:

– seat support,
– welded nuts, PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm)
– exhaust mounting (left side),
– rear axle assembly mounting unit, 1 Rear floor upper side panel 1.5
– rear axle assembly mounting spacer, 2 Rear floor 0.7
– rear side member stiffener, 3 Tunnel stiffener 1
– towing ring bracket, 4 Cable sleeve stop mounting 1.2
– rear suspension spring cup, 5 Centre floor 1.47
– rear suspension spring cup stiffener, 6 Inner sill panel 1
– side member/crossmember connection component, 7 Sill panel reinforcement 1
– rear side member, 8 Rear axle assembly mounting unit 1
– rear floor, 9 Rear side member 1.8
– rear floor upper side panel, 10 Wheel arch 0.8
– towing ring, 11 Floor reinforcement 1.5
– rear mounting hook,
– front hook,
– rear cushion holding clamp,
– rear seat back mounting stiffener,
– floor side stiffeners,
– rear centre crossmember,
– rear side crossmember,
– seat belt stiffener.
41D-36
VERSION L
A
41D-37
VERSION L
A
41D-38
VERSION L
A
41D-39
VERSION L
A
41D-40
VERSION L
A
41D-41
UPPER FRONT 142A
STRUCTURE
Front wing 42A A
The replacement of this part is a basic operation after a frontal and side collision.
Special notes for phase 2:

The phase 2 part is slightly different from Clio II phase 1, but the replacement method is identical.
REMOVAL
Remove:
– the radiator grille and unclip it from its position on the wing (1),
– the cowl vent grille,
– the front bumper,
– the fir tree clips (A), screws (B), and clip (C),
– front and rear mudguards.
REMOVING THE WING
Open the door and remove the mounting nuts (D) and (E).
Remove bolts (F), (G), (H), (I) and nuts (J), (K).
42A-1
Front wing 42A A
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE REPAIRING THE PLASTIC WING
First fit on the wing the sliding clips (L) and (M). Reminder:
Fit all fasteners without tightening before adjusting the It is possible to perform repairs on the wing, e.g. for
opening clearances. grazes, scratches, etc.
Tighten in the following order: For more information, consult Technical Notes No.
392A and 473A.
● Bolt (1), nut (K), bolt (F), nut (J) in closed bonnet and
door position.
You will find in this note information on methods and
● Nut (E), nut (D) in door open position. products.
● Bolt (L), bonnet open position.
Adjust the flush of the lens unit on the wing with

screws (G), then tighten those two screws.
TIGHTENING TORQUE (in daNm)
All wing mounting screws 0.5
42A-2
Complete front section 42A B
frontal impact.
The phase 2 part is slightly different from Clio II

phase 1, but the replacement method is identical.
The repair bench does not have to be used, on

condition that the side members have not been
Assembled part with:

– front end cross member,
– towing eye bracket,
– tapped ring,
– weld-on nuts,
– front cross member closure panel component,
– front panel side upper cross member,
– front panel central upper cross member,
– lock mounting reinforcement
– headlight carrier panel,
– bumper mounting piece.
1 Lower front cross member 1.8

2 Towing eye bracket 2.5
6 Wheel arch 0.8
8 Front mounting of front sub-frame,
interior section 1.2
9 Front panel side upper cross member 1.2
10 Cowl side panel front upper
reinforcement 1
42A-3
42A-4
LEFT-HAND SIDE
RIGHT-HAND SIDE
42A-5
42A-6
Front upper cross member 42A C
frontal impact.

It is a detachable bodywork structural element

attached by six 8 mm socket screws:
– four 40 mm torx bolts on headlight carrier panel at
(A);
– two hexagon-head screws on front end lower cross
member (B).
Assembled part with lock mounting.
42A-7
Headlight carrier panel 42A D
frontal impact.

The phase 2 part is slightly different from Clio II phase
1, but the replacement method is identical.
The fitting jig should be used.
Part supplied with:

– front panel side upper cross member,
– bumper mounting bracket,
– welded nuts.
1 Front panel side upper cross member 1.2

3 Front end cross member 1.8
reinforcement 1
6 Front mounting of front sub-frame,
interior section 1.2
42A-8
42A-9
42A-10
It is advised to use the front panel jig Car 1637 for

positioning the headlight holder bracket (1) (see
section 40AP Special tools).
Otherwise, trial fitting of the following parts is required:
– headlight;
– radiator grille;
– bonnet;
– front wing.

You will find one or more drawings of the part either on
the vehicle or removed from it in the method for your
information.
Part supplied with:

– crimped nuts,
– holder bracket (1).
NOTE: the shape of the headlight carrier panels (2) is

the same for both versions; only the headlight holder
bracket is added for phase 2 models.
42A-11
Front wing lower mounting bracket 42A E
Replacing this part is a supplementary operation to
changing a wing or front bumper after a frontal
collision.

It is advised to use the front panel jig Car 1637 for

positioning the element (see section 40AP Special
tools).
Otherwise, trial fitting of the following parts is required:
– front bumper;
– front wings.
NOTE: for information purposes, there are one or

more diagrams of the part fitted to the vehicle or
removed.
NOTE: old traces of the unclipped part can be used for
pre-positioning the new part.
42A-12
Bonnet lid strut 42A F
The replacement of this part is a complementary PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
operation to the replacement of:
1 Bonnet hinge mounting 1.2
1 - the bonnet for a frontal collision, in which case
this operation is performed partially (see cross
3 Windscreen aperture lower cross
section and method below);
member 1.2
2 - the A-pillar, in which case this operation is
performed in full.

concerned.

Assembled part with welded nut.
or
42A-13
Partial replacement
or
42A-14
Complete replacement
42A-15
Cowl side panel 42A G
operation to the replacement of the headlight carrier
panel following a frontal impact.
2 Engine support plate 2
3 Front shock absorber cup 2
4 Side heating chamber 1
This operation is performed partially (see cross section
7 Engine mounting plate bracket 1.5
and procedure below).
8 Wheel arch 0.8
9 Bumper support bracket 0.8

Part supplied with:

– crimp-on nut,
– bonnet hinge mounting,
– dashboard supporting bracket,
– welded nuts,
– wing mounting bracket.
42A-16
652e2-14434
42A-17
42A-18
42A-19
Cowl side panel upper stiffener 42A H
The replacement of this part is a complementary
operation to the replacement of the cowl side panel
following a frontal impact.

concerned.

1 Cowl side panel upper stiffener 1

4 Engine support plate 2
6 Cowl side panel upper rear stiffener 1
7 Wheel arch 0.8
42A-20
42A-21
42A-22
Cowl side panel upper rear stiffener 42A I
operation to the replacement of the A-pillar for a frontal
collision.

concerned.

Assembled part with welded shaft.
1 Cowl side panel upper rear stiffener 1

reinforcement 1
4 A-pillar 1.2
42A-23
42A-24

In the method you will find, for your information, one or
more drawings of the part either on the vehicle or
removed from it.
Where spot welds cannot be made with the spot
welder, they can be replaced by plug welds.
It is necessary to insert a welded stud or a crimp-on

stud, Part No. 77 01 047 926 (see NT 532A)
depending on the equipment available to you.
NOTE: it is advised to put in place the front wing to

check the position of the stud.
NOTE: the cowl side panel rear upper reinforcement

on Clio II phase 2 is assembled with the special inner
stiffener (1) that did not exist on the phase 1 assembly.
42A-25
Wheel arch, front section 42A J
The replacement of this part is an operation for a PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
frontal impact and is complementary to the
replacement of the cowl side panel (pillar lining).
1 Engine mounting height adjuster 1.8
4 Side member, front section 1.5
It can be carried out partially from the right hand side
7 Cowl side panel (pillar lining) 1.2
(see diagram cross section and method below). In the
operation described below there are only descriptions
of the joints specific to the part concerned.

1 - Part only (RH side).
2 - Part only (LH side).
or
42A-26
42A-27
or
42A-28
42A-29
42A-30
Wheel arch 42A K
operation to the replacement of the cowl side panel
(pillar lining) for a frontal impact.

It also requires the replacement of the cowl side panel

upper reinforcements (pillar lining), and the use of the
repair bench.

concerned.

Part supplied with: PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

– engine mounting height adjuster (right hand side),
– engine mounting plate (right hand side),
– wheel arch,
2 Engine mounting height adjuster 1.8
– shock absorber cup,
3 Engine mounting reinforcement 1.5
– shock absorber cup height adjuster,
4 Shock absorber cup 2
– ABS mounting (right hand side),
5 Side plenum chamber 1
– injection unit mounting and impact sensor (left hand
side).
11 Connection component between shock
absorber cup height adjuster and plenum
chamber 1
42A-31
Wheel arch 42A K
42A-32
Wheel arch 42A K
42A-33
Wheel arch 42A K
42A-34
Wheel arch 42A K
42A-35
Wheel arch 42A K
42A-36
Wheel arch 42A K
42A-37
Side plenum chamber 42A L
operation to the replacement of the front half unit.
1 Central plenum chamber 1
3 Bulkhead 0.7
concerned.
4 Centre stiffener for windscreen wiper
plate 1.2
5 Pedal mounting plate reinforcement 1
Part supplied with:

– weld-on nut;
– weld-on shaft.
42A-38
Side plenum chamber 42A L
42A-39
Bulkhead 42A M
The replacement of this part is a supplementary
operation to the replacement of the A-pillar after a front
side collision.

concerned.

NOTE: for vehicles not equipped with air

conditioning, it will be necessary to order in
addition the blanking plate (2), which will be
attached in its lower section by two rivets, and
tightness will be ensured by a paint sealing
mastic.
For driving school vehicles, parts (3 and 4) will

have to be ordered separately, and the special
pedal assembly used as drilling template.
STRUCTURE OF THE REPLACEMENT PART or
1 - Bulkhead: assembled part with welded studs.

2 - Blanking plate: part only.
1 Bulkhead 0.7
3 and 4 - Pedal assembly reinforcements: 2 Central plenum chamber 1
assembled part with welded bolt. 3 Side heating chamber 1
plate 1.2
5 Pedal mounting plate reinforcement 1
6 Centre floor 0.7
7 Windscreen aperture lower cross 1.2
member
8 Steering mounting unit, upper section 2
42A-40
Bulkhead 42A M
or
42A-41
Bulkhead 42A M
42A-42
Bulkhead 42A M
42A-43
Bulkhead 42A M
Special notes for phase 2: Special notes for cut (a) in the lower section of the
partial replacement
NOTE
For standardisation reasons, the Replacement Parts
Store supplies only bulkheads with reinforcement (1).
As a consequence, the partial replacement method is

different.

on the vehicle
1 Bulkhead on replacement part

2 Bulkhead stiffener
3 Tunnel
on the vehicle
42A-44
Bulkhead 42A M
NOTE IMPORTANT
The number of plug welds is not specified. It is essential The cut on the bulkhead and the cut on the
to leave a gap of approximately 60 mm between the reinforcement should be staggered.
spot welds, then after welding apply a mastic bead
(operation ) to ensure satisfactory sealing and
appearance of the connection. Special notes for the reinforcement
Use M.J.Pro mastic (Part No.: 77 11 172 676).
NOTE
The Replacement Parts Store supplies the bulkhead
stiffener without welded inserts for fastening the
insulating screen.
It is necessary to insert three welded studs or three

crimp-on studs, Part No. 77 01 047 927 (see NT 532A)
depending on the equipment available to you.
NOTE: it is advised to put in place the insulating

screen to check the position of the studs.
42A-45
Windscreen wiper support plate 42A N
operation to the replacement of the windscreen
aperture lower cross member following a frontal
impact.
plate 1.2
member 1.2
3 Bulkhead 0.7
concerned.
4 Central plenum chamber 1
The information concerning additional parts will be
dealt with in the corresponding sections (refer to
contents).
Part assembled with upper and lower sections by

welded nuts.
42A-46
Windscreen wiper support plate 42A N
42A-47
Windscreen aperture lower cross member 42A O
operation to the replacement of the A-pillar lining
following a front side collision.
member 1.2
3 A-pillar
concerned.
4 Bulkhead 0.7
Assembled part with steering column and dashboard

mountings.
42A-48
42A-49
1652m1-14429
42A-50
Steering column lower bracket 42A P
The replacement of this part is a basic operation PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
following damage to the steering column when a
vehicle is stolen.
2 Steering mounting unit, lower section 2
3 Bulkhead 0.7
concerned.

Part assembled with welded nuts.
42A-51
Steering column lower bracket 42A P
42A-52
143A
A-pillar 43A A
front side impact.
The A-pillar replacement can be obtained by cutting

the front bodywork section assembly, and unclipping
the A-pillar double weatherstrip mounting.
The rear scuttle side panel reinforcement needs to be

ordered separately.

concerned.

1 - A-pillar
Part supplied with:
– A-pillar reinforcement,
– A-pillar double sealed mounting, or
– welded nuts,
– wing mounting bracket,
– scuttle side panel upper reinforcement, PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
– welded stud,
– door hinge leave. 1 A-pillar 1.2
2 A-pillar reinforcement 1
2 - Scuttle side panel rear section reinforcement 3 A-pillar double weatherstrip mounting 0.7
Part supplied on its own. 4 Bulkhead 0.7
5 A-pillar lower crossmember 1.2
3 - A-pillar double weatherstrip mounting 6 Inner sill panel 1
Part supplied on its own. 7 Sill panel reinforcement 1
9 A-pillar lining 1.2
10 Scuttle side panel lining 1.2
43A-1
A-pillar 43A A
43A-2
A-pillar 43A A
43A-3
A-pillar 43A A
43A-4
A-pillar 43A A
43A-5
A-pillar 43A A
43A-6
A-pillar lining (scuttle side panel) 43A B
The replacement of this part is a basic operation for a PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
front side collision.
1 Pillar side scuttle panel lining 1.2
Special notes on phase 2:
The phase 2 part is slightly different from the Clio II
3 Bulkhead 0.7
phase 1 part, but the replacement method is the same.
4 A-pillar lower cross member 1.2
concerned.
or
43A-7
43A-8
43A-9
43A-10
A-pillar lining 43A C
The replacement of this part is a supplementary PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
operation to the replacement of the A-pillar after a front
side collision.
The replacement part is the same for both versions,
3 Roof front cross member 1.2
however, version B needs to be cut as shown below.
4 Scuttle side panel lining 1.2
concerned.

Part supplied with:

– A-pillar lining,
– A-pillar reinforcement.
* Cut for version B (140 mm)
or
43A-11
A-pillar lining 43A C
43A-12
VERSIONS B./ L B-pillar 43A D
side impact.
1 B-pillar 1.2
The replacement B-pillar by cutting the front section of
the body side assembly.
4 B-pillar seat belt mounting upper
reinforcement 1.2
concerned.
Three parts fitted with:

– A-pillar reinforcement,
– A-pillar double weather strip mounting,
– welded nuts,
– wing mounting bracket,
– scuttle side panel upper reinforcement,
– welded stud,
– door hinge leave.
or
43A-13
VERSIONS B / L B-pillar 43A D
43A-14
43A-15
43A-16
43A-17
43A-18
A new B-pillar reinforcement assembly will need to be

ordered when replacing this part.

– complete,
– along cut a, b.
You will find information on this part in (Section 43A.E

Partial replacement of the B-pillar reinforcement).
43A-19
VERSIONS B / C / L B-pillar reinforcement. 43A E
operation to the B-pillar for version B and to the rear
wing panel for a side impact on version C.
1 B-pillar lining 1
reinforcement 1.2
concerned.
Part supplied with:
VERSIONS B / L (1)
– striker plates stiffener plate,

– seat belt mounting upper reinforcement,
– welding nuts.
VERSION C (2)
– striker plate stiffener plate,
– seat belt mounting upper reinforcement,
– welding nuts.
43A-20
VERSIONS B / L B-pillar reinforcement. 43A E
43A-21
VERSIONS B / L B-pillar reinforcement. 43A E
43A-22
VERSION C B-pillar reinforcement. 43A E
43A-23
43A-24
VERSIONS B / C B-pillar reinforcement. 43A E
Special notes on phase 2: STRUCTURE OF VERSION B SPARE PART
The replacement of this part is a complementary B-pillar fitted with:

operation to the B-pillar for version B / L and to the rear – B-pillar reinforcement,
wing panel on version C. – pillar lining rear reinforcement,
– A-pillar double weather strip mounting,
NOTE – door hinge leave,
To standardisation purposes the Parts store only – wing mounting bracket,
supplies Clio II phase 2 B-pillars. – stud.
The information on the additional parts will be dealt B-pillar reinforcement fitted with:
with in the corresponding sections (refer to contents). – stiffener,
– shoulder harness reinforcement,
– plate assembly housing,
STRUCTURE OF THE VERSION C SPARE PART – nut.
Body side rear section:

– rear bumper reinforcement,
– damper.
B-pillar reinforcement fitted with:

– stiffener,
– shoulder harness reinforcement,
– plate assembly housing.
1 B-pillar 1.2
2 Pillar reinforcement 1.2
3 Pillar reinforcement lining 3
4 Shoulder harness reinforcement 1.2
5 B-pillar lining 1
43A-25
Special notes on cut (a and a') on the upper Pillar reinforcement cutting point
section during partial removal.
B-pillar cutting point
X2 = 40 mm
part 1 only
IMPORTANT: when performing the cutting operation
take care not to damage pillar lining (5).
X1= 50 mm

take care not to damage pillar (2).
Ø 10 X3
– Remove the pillar reinforcement, then the stiffener

pieces and the remaining shoulder harness
reinforcement, parts 2, 3 and 4.
43A-26
Preparing the pillar reinforcement Fit the B-pillar replacement reinforcement
Refer to the X1 measurement on the replacement part.
REMINDER
2 Pillar reinforcement
3 Pillar reinforcement lining
part 2 only 4 Shoulder harness reinforcement
5 B-pillar lining
IMPORTANT: when carrying out the cutting operation
be careful not to damage stiffener (3) and the shoulder
harness reinforcement (4).
B Ø 10 X3
43A-27
NOTE:
Area X is empty.
NOTE: make plug points at (D) to re-plug the

unhooking holes.
43A-28
VERSION B B-pillar reinforcement. 43A E
Special notes on cuts (a and a')
Ø 10
NOTE: drill the three plate thicknesses. After drilling,

remove parts 1 and 4.
part 1, 2, 3 and 4

take care not to damage the B-pillar lining (5).
Remove parts 1, 2, 3 and 4.
part 1 only

take care not to damage pillar (2).
43A-29
NOTE:
Gently pull part 2 away from part 5, to remove the
remaining piece of part 3.
X2
43A-30
Preparing the replacement B-pillar reinforcement IMPORTANT: cut the new reinforcement while
Refer to the X1 measurement on the replacement part. protecting reinforcement lining (3) and shoulder
harness reinforcement (4) (see diagram below).
Fit the replacement B-pillar reinforcement
REMINDER: the B-pillar reinforcement (2) is supplied

with:
– the B-pillar (3) reinforcement lining,
– shoulder harness reinforcement (4).
part 2
43A-31
Fit the replacement B-pillar
NOTE: make plug points at (E) to re-plug the

unhooking holes.
NOTE: remember to undo the welding points (G) with
the pillar reinforcement.
43A-32
IMPORTANT:
It is necessary to link the pillar and the pillar

reinforcement around each hinge leave with 6
plugging points at (H) and (H').
43A-33
VERSIONS B / C / L B-pillar lining 43A F
The replacement of this part is a complementary VERSION C (2)
operation to the B-pillar for version B and to the rear
wing panel for a side impact on version C. – quarter panel lower reinforcement,
– quarter panel upper reinforcement,
In the operation described below there are only – expanding insert,
descriptions of the joints specific to the part – quarter panel lining,
concerned. – seat belt mounting nuts.
– rail extender.
Part supplied with:
VERSIONS B / L (1)
– quarter panel lower reinforcement,

– expanding insert,
– quarter panel lining,
– seat belt mounting nuts.
2 B-pillar lining 0.7
reinforcement 1.2
43A-34
VERSIONS B / L B-pillar lining 43A F
43A-35
43A-36
VERSION C
43A-37
43A-38
VERSION C B-pillar lining 43A F
43A-39
VERSION C B-pillar lining 43A F
43A-40
Body side front section 43A G
side impact.
The new B-pillar reinforcement assembly will need to

be ordered.

– complete,
– along cut a, b.
You will find information on this part in (Section 43A.E

Partial replacement of the B-pillar reinforcement).
43A-41
VERSIONS B / C / L Body top 43A H
The replacement of this part is an additional operation VERSION C
to the roof.
This operation is a partial operation (see cut and

procedure for versions B and C).

concerned.

VERSIONS B / L
or
1 Body top 1.2

3 A-pillar upper reinforcement 1
6 Bodywork side upper rail (version C) 1
7 B-pillar 1.2
reinforcement 1.2
9 Rear quarter panel upper reinforcement 1.2
10 Quarter panel rear lower reinforcement 1.2
or
43A-42
or
43A-43
43A-44
VERSIONS B / L Body top 43A H
or
43A-45
43A-46
or
43A-47
43A-48
VERSION C Body top 43A H
SPECIAL NOTES ON VERSION C
or
43A-49
43A-50
or
43A-51
144A
B/C VERSIONS
Rear wing panel 44A A
rear side impact.

The phase 2 part is slightly different to the la Clio II
phase 1, but the replacement method is the same.
It is partially replaced.
For the B version: at cut A, see the following diagram

(it will be necessary to order the double seal
mounting).
For version C: at cut B.
NOTE: The complete replacement is a complementary

operation to the roof.

concerned.

Part supplied with:
VERSION B (1)
– bumper reinforcement,
– door striker reinforcement,
– striker reinforcement plate,
– Double seal mounting (part 3) (order separately to
version B).
VERSION C (2)
– stiffener,
– adjustment seal,
– bumper reinforcement.
or
44A-1
B/C VERSIONS

2 Quarter panel double seal mounting 0.7
3 Quarter panel upper rear reinforcement 1.2
4 Quarter panel lower rear reinforcement 1.2
6 Door striker plate reinforcement 1.2
reinforcement 1.2
11 Upper rear side rain channel 1
12 Rear lower side rain channel 0.7
44A-2
B/C VERSIONS
44A-3
B/C VERSIONS
COMPLETE REPLACEMENT
(including removal of the roof)
44A-4
B/C VERSIONS
44A-5
B/C VERSIONS
44A-6
B/C VERSIONS
44A-7
B/C VERSIONS
SPECIAL FEATURE OF VERSION C
44A-8
VERSIONS B/C
44A-9
VERSIONS B/C
44A-10
VERSIONS B/C
44A-11
VERSION L
rear side impact.
This operation is carried out in two possible ways

(refer to the method given below):
Partial: along cut A - A.
Complete: along cut B - B, in this case, it will be

additional to the roof.

concerned.

with in the corresponding sections (refer to contents). PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
STRUCTURE OF THE REPLACEMENT PART 1 Rear wing panel 0.8

Part supplied with: 3 Striker stiffener. 1.2
– bumper side mounting stiffener, 5 Inner sill panel 1
– rear door striker stiffener, 6 Rear lower side rain channel 0.7
– plate cover, 7 Boot lid hinge mounting stiffener 1.2
– plate, 8 Light mounting 1
– sound-proofing material, 9 Floor 1.5
– fuel pipe unit (right side). 10 Wheel arch 0.9
11 Bumper side mounting stiffener, 1.2
44A-12
VERSION L
44A-13
VERSION L
44A-14
VERSION L
44A-15
VERSION L
44A-16
VERSION L
44A-17
VERSION L
44A-18
VERSION L
44A-19
VERSIONS B/C
Upper side rain channel 44A B
This part is changed in addition to changing the rear
side panel, front section.

concerned.

1 Rear upper rain channel 1

44A-20
VERSIONS B/C
44A-21
VERSION L
concerned.

Assembled part with balance mounting stiffener.
1 Rear side rain channel 0.7

3 Boot lid hinge mounting stiffener 1.2
4 Lower screen crossmember 1.2
44A-22
VERSION L
44A-23
Tailgate counterbalance ball joint 44A C
The replacement of this part is a basic operation in the
event of a damaged ball joint.

concerned.

1 Tailgate counterbalance ball joint 1.5

44A-24
Outer wheel arch 44A D
The replacement of this part is a complementary VERSION C (2)
operation to the rear wing panel and lights mounting
panel. – quarter panel lower reinforcement,
This part is partially replaced (see cut and procedure – expanding insert,
below). – quarter panel lining,
– seat belt mounting nuts,
In the operation described below there are only – roof drip moulding extender.
concerned.

Part supplied with:
VERSIONS B-L (1)

– expanding insert,
– seat belt mounting nuts. PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

44A-25
Outer wheel arch 44A D
or
NOTE: plug weld under the quarter panel lower

reinforcement.
44A-26
Inner wheel arch 44A E
operation to the rear wing panel and to the body side
lining for a rear side impact.
2 Rear floor 0.7
concerned.

Part supplied with:

– shock absorber mounting cup,
– shock absorber mounting cup stiffener,
– parcel shelf side mounting,
– shock absorber cup height adjuster,
– rear seat mounting hook,
– rear seat mounting.
44A-27
44A-28
VERSION L
This part is replaced in addition to changing the body
side lining.

concerned.

Part supplied with:

– shock absorber mounting cup,
– shock absorber mounting cup stiffener,
– shock absorber support.

2 Rear floor 0.7
4 Side tray/parcel shelf 1.2
6 Floor reinforcement 1.5
44A-29
VERSION L
44A-30
VERSION L
44A-31
VERSIONS B/C
Body side lining 44A F
This part is replaced in addition to changing the rear VERSION C (2)
wing panel.
This part is partially replaced (see cut and procedure – quarter panel upper reinforcement,
below). – expanding insert,
The following method deals with the special features of – seat belt mounting nuts,
versions B and C. In both cases, it is necessary to – roof drip moulding extender.
order the upper rain channel separately.

concerned.

Part supplied with:
VERSION B (1)

Upper rain channel
– inflatable insert,
– seat belt mounting nuts.

5 Rear upper side rain channel 1
6 Rear quarter panel lower reinforcement 1.2
8 Roof rear cross member 1
44A-32
VERSIONS B/C
or
44A-33
VERSIONS B/C
44A-34
VERSIONS B/C
or
44A-35
VERSIONS B/C
44A-36
VERSION C
or
44A-37
VERSION C
or
or
or
44A-38
VERSION C
44A-39
VERSION C
Special note on phase 2 version: Special note on partial replacement
This part can be replaced in two ways:

– complete,
– along cut (a).
NOTE:
For standardisation reasons the Parts Store only
supplies body side linings fitted with reinforcement (1)
for 3-door versions.
As a result, the cutting position for the partial
replacement method has been modified.

NOTE: cut (a) should be carried out at the front of the

reinforcement as shown on the diagram.
44A-40
VERSION L
This part is replaced in addition to replacing: PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
– for side impact:

rear wing panel (cut A - A).
2 Quarter panel upper reinforcement 1.2
– for an upper side impact:
rear wing panel and to roof (cut B - B)
6 Roof rear cross member 0.7
This operation is carried out partially in two possible
ways (refer to the method given below):
9 Floor 0.7
concerned.

Part supplied with:

– boot lid hinge/opening mounting stiffener,
– wheel arch,
– side tray/parcel shelf,
– jack mounting (left side),
– quarter panel rear reinforcement.
44A-41
VERSION L
44A-42
VERSION L
Replacement part
Original part
44A-43
VERSION L
44A-44
VERSION L
44A-45
VERSIONS B/C
Rear end panel 44A G
rear impact.
1 Rear end panel 1
2 Rear floor 0.7
3 Rear end panel lining 0.7
concerned.
4 Absorber mounting 1.2
6 Rear lights support 1
Part supplied with:

– rear end panel lining,
– rear end panel striker reinforcement,
– bumper bracket support,
– absorber mounting,
– bumper mounting support bracket.
44A-46
VERSIONS B/C
44A-47
VERSIONS B/C
44A-48
VERSION L
The repalcement of this part is a basic operation to be PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):
carried out following a rear collision.
1 Rear end panel 1
2 Rear floor 0.7
3 Windscreen end panel lower crossmember 1
concerned.
4 End panel upper crossmember 1.2
6 Rear lights support 1
7 Towing hook 1.5
Part supplied with:

– end panel upper crossmember,
– end panel lower crossmember,
– bumper mounting angle bracket,
– welded nuts.
44A-49
VERSION L
44A-50
VERSION L
44A-51
VERSIONS B/C
Rear lights mounting 44A H
1 Rear lights mounting 1
– the rear end panel for a rear impact, for this operation
it will be necessary to unclip the rain channel on the
3 Parcel shelf lower mounting 1
replacement part,
5 Wheel arch 0.8
– the wing panel for a rear side impact.
6 Absorber mounting 1.2
7 Rear bumper side reinforcement
This operation is carried out partially (see procedure
mounting 1.2
below):
8 Quarter panel lining 0.7
9 Rear floor 0.7
For the complementary operation to the rear end
10 Rear quarter panel lower reinforcement 1.2
panel, it will be necessary to unclip the lower side rain
11 Rear upper side rain channel 1
channel following (X) as shown, while holding the
parcel shelf lower mounting.
Part supplied with:

– rear lower side rain channel,
– parcel shelf lower mounting,
– counterbalancer reinforcement (ball-joint mounting
support),
– counterbalancing ball joint.
44A-52
VERSIONS B/C
44A-53
VERSIONS B/C
44A-54
VERSIONS B/C
44A-55
VERSION L
1 Rear lights mounting 1
– the rear end panel for a rear collision,
– the wing panel for a rear side impact.
4 Rear floor 0.7
This operation may be carried out partially (following
cut A - A).
6 Windscreen end panel lower crossmember 1
7 Rear end panel 1
concerned.

Assembled part with welded nut.
44A-56
VERSION L
44A-57
VERSION L
44A-58
VERSION L
Replacement part
Original part
44A-59
VERSION L
Central rear parcel shelf 44A I
operation to the rear wing panel and to the body side
lining for a rear side impact.

concerned.

Part supplied with:

– lower screen crossmember
– third brake light support.
1 Central rear parcel shelf 0.8

3 Windscreen aperture lower cross member 1
44A-60
VERSION L
Central rear parcel shelf 44A I
44A-61
VERSION L
Jack mounting 44A J
Replacing this part is a basic operation.

concerned.

1 Jack mounting 1.2

2 Left quarter panel lining 0.7
44A-62
VERSION L
Jack mounting 44A J
44A-63
145A BODY TOP
VERSION B - C
Roof 45A A

concerned.

Part supplied with:

– soundproofing material,
– earth washer.
1 Roof 0.7
3 Windscreen aperture pillar lining 1.2
4 A-pillar 1.2
5 Body side front section 1.2
8 Quarter panel upper rear stiffener 1.2
11 Upper side rain channel 0.7
45A-1
BODY TOP
VERSION B - C
Roof 45A A
45A-2
BODY TOP
VERSION B - C
Roof 45A A
45A-3
BODY TOP
VERSION B - C
Roof 45A A
45A-4
BODY TOP
VERSION C
Roof 45A A
SPECIAL NOTE VERSION C
45A-5
BODY TOP
VERSION B
Roof 45A A
SPECIAL NOTE VERSION B
45A-6
BODY TOP
VERSION B - C - L
Roof 45A A
SPECIAL NOTE ON PHASE 1 SUNROOF
When replacing a body or roof fitted with a sunroof, it

is necessary to cut the roof to the dimensions shown
below.
NOTE: it is important to observe a radius of 73 mm at

the four corners.
45A-7
BODY TOP
Roof 45A A
SPECIAL NOTE ON PHASE 2 WARNING
In the second method, the joint must be sealed with
It is part of the process of the first method (see mastic filler before final fitting of the aerial, (refer to
introduction section 40A-C Description of parts). Technical Note no. 396A).
NOTE REMINDER
For reasons of standardisation, the Parts Department Anti-corrosion protection is vital for all operations which
supplies only roofs without pre-drilled holes. expose the bare metal of the bodywork.
It is therefore necessary to perform drilling and cutting
work on versions with aerials or sunroofs. Protect against corrosion by applying the following
products:
with in the corresponding sections (refer to contents). Pre-treatment primer 77 01 423 933
Reactive thinner 77 01 423 955
Adaptation for fitting a roof aerial
Adaptation for fitting a sunroof
NOTE: on Clio II phase 2, the aerial is located on the

rear section of the roof.
Y1: 485 mm (the length of each side must be the
same).
X1: 95 mm
X2: 212 mm
X3: 514 mm
Operations to be carried out: Y2: 831 mm
1st option
Make a square slot (A) 15 X 15 mm following the
positioning markings shown in the diagram.
2nd option
Make only one hole.
∅ 20
45A-8
BODY TOP
VERSION L
Roof 45A A

concerned.

Part supplied with:

– soundproofing material,
– washer.
1 Roof 0.7
4 A-pillar 1.2
5 Body side 1.2
45A-9
BODY TOP
VERSION L
Roof 45A A
45A-10
BODY TOP
VERSION L
Roof 45A A
45A-11
BODY TOP
VERSION L
Roof 45A A
45A-12
BODY TOP
VERSION B - C - L
Roof front cross member 45A B
The replacement of this part is an additional operation
to the roof.

concerned.

Part assembled with roof cross member closing

element.

45A-13
BODY TOP
VERSION B - C - L
Roof centre cross member 45A C
to the roof.

concerned.

Part fitted with acoustic mass.

45A-14
BODY TOP
VERSION B - C
Roof rear cross member 45A D
to the roof.

concerned.


2 Quarter panel upper rear stiffener 1.2
45A-15
BODY TOP
VERSION L
Roof rear cross member 45A D
to the roof.

concerned.

1 Roof rear cross member 0.7

45A-16
147A SIDE DOORS
Front and rear doors 47A A
REMOVAL
Fit the door support tool (see Section 50B). Remove the door hinge pins with tool Car. 1415 (see
Section 50B).
Disconnect the door wiring.
NOTE: it is necessary to modify tool Car. 1415 (see
Remove the door handle bolt (A). following page).
47A-1
SIDE DOORS
MODIFYING THE DOOR HINGE PIN REMOVAL REFITTING AND ADJUSTMENT
TOOL
Use a flat file and a rat-tail file to file down the tip and Refit in the reverse way to removal and refer to
neck of the tool to the dimensions indicated in the Section Door opening clearances to carry out
diagram below. adjustments.
NOTE: when replacing a door or even replacing the

body shell and refitting the original doors, it is
necessary to use special after-sales screwed hinges
which are used for the height adjustment of the door.
Use kit Part no. 77 01 468 331.
47A-2
SIDE DOORS
Adjusting the door hang
Use the specially designed WILMONDA tool, Part

no. BHA (Supplier Z. INTERNATIONAL).
This tool allows you to adjust the "X" position of the

hinge welded to the A-pillar.
Adjusting the door flush
Adjusting limit: 3 mm.
47A-3
SIDE DOORS
Front door panel 47A B
side impact.
This part can be partially replaced (see diagram and

method below).
Part supplied with:

– door strip upper reinforcement,
– soundproofing plates,
– vertical stiffener (version B).
1 Door panel 0.7

2 Door box section 0.7
3 Door frame: 0.8
47A-4
SIDE DOORS
2
or
47A-5
SIDE DOORS
or
47A-6
SIDE DOORS
47A-7
SIDE DOORS
Rear door panel 47A C
side impact.
This part can be partially replaced (see diagram and

method below).
Part supplied with:

– soundproofing plates,
– stiffener
1 Door panel 0.7

2 Door box section 0.7
3 Door frame: 0.8
47A-8
SIDE DOORS
2
or
47A-9
SIDE DOORS
47A-10
148A
Bonnet 48A A
Special note for phase 2:

The phase 2 part is slightly different to Clio II phase 1, but the replacement procedure is identical.
48A-1
Bonnet 48A A
REMOVAL REFITTING
Disconnect the supply pipe for the bonnet-mounted To adjust the bonnet correctly, work on the bonnet
jets. catch and hinges to ensure that the panel gaps are
those specified in section 40A. L.
Remove:
– bonnet hinge mounting nuts (A),
– the bonnet (two people).
48A-2
Tailgate 48A B
Special note for phase 2:

The phase 2 part is slightly different to Clio II phase 1, Pull the spoiler upwards to detach it (B).
but the replacement procedure is identical.
Disconnect the third brake light (C).
REMOVAL Remove the rear screen jet supply pipe (D).
Remove the spoiler from the tailgate (mounting bolts Remove mounting bolt (E).
(A)).
Unclip the trim using unclipping pliers (clips (F)).
Remove the tailgate lining.
48A-3
Tailgate 48A B
REMOVING THE HINGES
Disconnect:
– the tailgate lock and screen wiper motor supply
connectors, Pull the boot seal back partially in the area where it is
– the rear screen heated grid supply terminals. attached to the upper section of side shelf (H).
Remove: Remove the retaining clips of headlining (I) using a flat

– the tailgate box section wiring harness and the rear screwdriver.
screen jet supply pipe,
– the tailgate balancers and mounting nuts (G),

– the tailgate.
48A-4
Tailgate 48A B
REFITTING
IMPORTANT
When refitting the hinges, remember to ensure

that there is a seal between them and the roof
Unclip the trim and move it aside. panel.
Place an open wrench between the lining and the trim To do this, use a bead of plugging mastic, part
to keep the trim to one side during the removal of the number: 77 11 170 230 (refer to Technical
hinges. Note 396A).
Carefully move the headlining aside as illustrated To adjust the tailgate and its lock after refitting,
above to access hinge mounting nuts (J) (size 13 observe the panel gaps described in section
hexagon nuts). 40A. L
The adjustment should be made with the tailgate

fully fitted.
48A-5
L VERSION
Tailgate 48A C
REMOVAL/REFITTING
Remove:
– the four bonnet hinge mounting bolts (A),
– the tailgate (this operation should be carried out by
two people for safety reasons).
48A-6
L VERSION
Tailgate 48A C
ADJUSTMENTS
The peripheral play is adjusted at mountings (A).
Adjustment is carried out at lock (B) and closure panel

striker (C).
NOTE: when carrying out a complete replacement with

removal of the hinge, always start by adjusting the
supports at hinge (D) before touching the lock.
For your information: the tailgate hinge springs have

two possible hardness adjustment positions (E) and
(F).
48A-7

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FRONT LOWER STRUCTURE

CENTRAL LOWER STRUCTURE

LOWER SIDE STRUCTURE

LOWER REAR STRUCTURE

UPPER FRONT STRUCTURE

UPPER SIDE STRUCTURE

UPPER REAR STRUCTURE

SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS

NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS

77 11 315 222 FEBRUARY 2002 EDITION ANGLAISE

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Mercosur nation models

(1) Manufacture: country of manufacture.

40A GENERAL INFORMATION 41C LOWER SIDE STRUCTURE

42A UPPER FRONT STRUCTURE

43A UPPER SIDE STRUCTURE 45A TOP OF BODY

A Rear wing panel 44A-1

There are several versions of Clio II:

Clio II phase 1 in versions B, C and L

Clio II phase 2 in versions B, C and L

Workshop Repair Manual 338 Clio II phase 1 in versions B and C

Special Notes Manual for L65 Clio II phase 1 in version L

Special note for Clio II phase 2 Clio II phase 2 in versions B, C and L

1 Vehicle type and chassis number 6 Technical specifications of the vehicle

SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED

If a trolley jack is used, appropriate axle stands AXLE STANDS

TROLLEY JACK AT THE SIDE

Use cup Cha. 280-02.

Position the jack beneath the valance at the level of

Position the flange correctly in the groove of the cup.

Various cases have to be considered:

As a general rule, never use a two-post lift whenever

If this is not possible, place the lifting pads beneath the

2 - REMOVING / REFITTING THE ENGINE AND

In this particular case, the vehicle body must be

These must be positioned level with the tool kit jack

NEVER USE THE DRIVESHAFTS AS ATTACHMENT POINTS.

NEVER USE THE DRIVESHAFTS AS ATTACHMENT POINTS.

The part in black is the one which will be

It also indicates the logical sequence of operations in

This dashed line shows the centre line

F-G- This letter designates the drawing

place of operation and logical sequence

1st unpicking apply weld

In this example, there is no direct access for removing

In this particular case, the arrow indicates that the

This arrow indicates that it is necessary to cut

The references which follow indicate different

Cut using a chisel Crimping of exterior door panels.

Grind back beads or spot welds. Safety symbol.

Cleaning surfaces to be welded. Application of weldable mastic.

MAG stitch weld Apply mastic by spraying

Below you will find several depictions of part

All explanations are written in italics.

EXAMPLE No.1: Front wheel arch front section

From which the two following paragraphs are

STRUCTURE OF THE REPLACEMENT PART

Part supplied on its own. Knowledge of the composition of the replacement

The image used in the introduction is that used in

A simplified dotted line on the diagram indicates

These cuts are marked by a lower case letter.

The join between the wheel arch and the shock

This letter designates the diagram which