light RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork User Guide

42A-9
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front end panel: Removal - Refitting
42A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove:
-the front bumper ( (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) ),
-the headlights ( (see Halogen headlight: Remo-
val - Refitting) ),
-the bonnet catch ( (see Bonnet lock: Removal -
Refitting) ).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnclip the wiring harness.
aRemove the bonnet opening cable.
aRemove the bolt (1) from the coolant bottle.
aUnclip the coolant bottle.
aRemove:
-the bolt (2) from the cooling radiator deflector,
-the bolts (3) from the cooling radiator support,
-the bolts (4) .
aUndo:
-the nut (5) ,
-the bolts (6) .
aRemove the front end panel.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the front end panel,
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Note:
The bolts (4) and (6) can be accessed between
the front end lower cross member and the coo-
ling radiator.
Note:
The front end panel is made up of the front upper
cross member and the headlight carrier panels.

42A-10
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front end panel: Removal - Refitting
42A
-the bolts (4) ,
-the bolts (3) on the cooling radiator support,
-the bolt (2) on the cooling radiator deflector.
aTighten:
-The bolts (6) ,
-the nut (5) .
aClip on the coolant bottle.
aRefit the bolt (1) on the coolant bottle.
aPosition the bonnet opening release cable.
aClip on the wiring harness.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the bonnet catch ( (see Bonnet lock: Removal -
Refitting) ),
-the headlights ( (see Halogen headlight: Remo-
val - Refitting) ),
-the front bumper ( (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) ).

42A-11
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Headlight carrier panel: Removal - Refitting
42A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove:
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 412, 55A, Exterior protection),
-the halogen headlight (see Halogen headlight:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 80B, Headlights),
-the bonnet catch (see Bonnet lock: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 412, 52A, Non-side opening ele-
ment mechanisms),
-the front upper cross member (see 42A, Front up-
per structure, Front upper cross member: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 42A-13) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aLoosen nut (2) .
aRemove:
-the bolts (1) ,
-the headlight carrier panel.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
a
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the headlight carrier panel,
-the bolts (1) .
aTighten the nut (2) .
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the front upper cross member (see 42A, Front up-
per structure, Front upper cross member: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 42A-13) ,
-the bonnet catch (see Bonnet lock: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 412, 52A, Non-side opening ele-
ment mechanisms),
-the halogen headlight (see Halogen headlight:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 80B, Headlights),
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 412, 55A, Exterior protection).
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WARNING
For any adjustment or removal - refitting proce-
dure where it is necessar y to separate a bolted
connection, reapply the mating and sealing anti-
corrosion protection to the bolts using filler mas-
tic in a pre-formed bead.

42A-12
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front upper cross member: General description
42A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
The special feature of this part it that it concurrently
serves two functions:
-front upper cross member,
-front headlight mounting. WARNING
The information contained in the following descri-
bes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general information,
make sure that there are no special notes associa-
ted with the vehicle. These special notes are speci-
fied if necessary in other par ts of the sub-section
dealing with the component.
Note:
For a detailed description of a particular connec-
tion, see MR 400, 40A, General Information.
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42A-13
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front upper cross member: Removal - Refitting
42A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove:
-the front bumper ( (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) ),
-the headlights ( (see Halogen headlight: Remo-
val - Refitting) ),
-the bonnet catch ( (see Bonnet lock: Removal -
Refitting) ).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnclip the wiring harness.
aRemove the bonnet opening cable.
aRemove the bolt (1) from the coolant bottle.
aUnclip the coolant bottle.
aRemove:
-the bolt (2) from the cooling radiator deflector,
-the front upper cross member bolts (3) .
aUndo the bolts (4) .
aRemove the front upper cross member.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the front upper cross member,
-the bolts (3) ,
-the bolt (2) on the cooling radiator deflector.
aTighten the bolts (4) .
aClip on the coolant bottle.
aRefit the bolt (1) on the coolant bottle.
aPosition the bonnet opening release cable.
aClip on the wiring harness.
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the bonnet catch ( (see Bonnet lock: Removal -
Refitting) ),
-the headlights ( (see Halogen headlight: Remo-
val - Refitting) ),
-the front bumper ( (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) ).
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Note:
The bolts (4) can be accessed between the front
end lower cross member and the cooling radia-
tor.

42A-26
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Dashboard cross member: Removal - Refitting
42A
REMOVAL
a
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aLock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(MR 413, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
aRemove:
-the dashboard (see Dashboard: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 412, 57A, Interior equipment),
-the steering column (see Steering column: Re-
moval - Refitting) (MR 411, 36A, Steering assem-
bly).II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the dashboard cross member wiring harnesses,
-the flange bolts (1) ,
-the flange.
aRemove the bulkhead tie-rod bolt (2) . Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
Tightening torquesm
the dashboard cross
member bolts21 Nm
windscreen aperture
lower cross member tie-
rod bolt21 Nm
the bulkhead tie-rod bolt8 Nm
the flange bolts21 Nm
IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre-
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).
IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.
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44A-5
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear lights mounting: General description
44A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
This is a basic part; its only function is that of a rear li-
ghts mounting.
If there are other issues regarding access to mating fa-
ces, the various replacement options are described in
the basic instructions for structural bodywork repair
(see MR 400, 40A, General Information). WARNING
The information contained in the following descri-
bes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general information,
make sure that there are no special notes associa-
ted with the vehicle. These special notes are speci-
fied if necessary in other par ts of the sub-section
dealing with the component.
Note:
For a detailed description of a particular connec-
tion, see MR 400, 40A, General Information.
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44A-6
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear lights mounting: Description
C44
44A
There is only one way of replacing this part:
-complete replacement.
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PARTII - PART IN POSITION
Complete replacement
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No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)
(1) Light mounting Mild
steel1.2
(2) Light mounting
component lower
bracketHEL0.95
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IMPORTANT
If the mating faces of the parts to be welded are not
accessible, make EGW plug welds to replace the
original resistance welds (see MR 400).

44A-7
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear lights mounting: Description
C44
44A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
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WARNING
To avoid damaging the vehicles electric and electro-
nic components, the earths of any wiring harness
near the weld area must be disconnected.
Position the earth of the welding machine as closely
as possible to the weld area (see MR 400).

48A-1
NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
Bonnet: Removal - Refitting
48A
I - REMOVAL BY MEANS OF THE BONNET BOLTS
1 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aDisconnect the pipe (1) .
aUnclip the pipe at (2) .
2 - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the bolts (3) ,
-the bonnet.II - REFITTING BY MEANS OF THE BONNET BOLTS
1 - OPERATION FOR REFITTING PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the bonnet,
-the bolts (3) .
aAdjust the opening clearances and flush fitting (see
48A, Non-side opening elements, Bonnet: Ad-
justment, page 48A-4) .
2 - FINAL OPERATION
aClip on the pipe at (2) .
aConnect the pipe at (1) .
III - REMOVAL BY MEANS OF THE BONNET HINGE
BOLTS
1 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove:
-the front wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 55A, Exterior
protection),
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 412, 55A, Exterior protection),
-the halogen headlights (see Halogen headlight:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 80B, Headlights),
-the front wing (see 42A, Front upper structure,
Front wing: Removal - Refitting, page 42A-3) ,
aDisconnect the pipe at (1) .
aUnclip the pipe at (2) .
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