RENAULT TWINGO RS 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual

43A-14
SIDE UPPER STRUCTURE
Body side: Description
C44
43A
121245
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).

43A-15
SIDE UPPER STRUCTURE
Upper body: General description
43A
I - DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
This is a basic part; its only function is that of an upper
body.II - AREA TO BE CUT FOR PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
Lines (1) , (2) and (3) in the drawing show the area in
which partial replacement may be carried out.
III - ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR A PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
Only the connections which are specific to the partial
replacement by cutting are indicated.
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). Note:
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.
110603
110604
WARNING
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).

43A-16
SIDE UPPER STRUCTURE
Upper body: General description
43A
Lines (4) , (5) and (6) on the drawing show a butt weld
by continuous EGW welding.
Weld (6) along the butt weld line.
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43A-17
SIDE UPPER STRUCTURE
Upper body: Description
43A
To replace this part, also order the A-pillar insert (A) .
There is only one way of replacing this part:
-complete replacement.
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PARTII - PART IN POSITION
Complete replacement
Section B
125414
121004
No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)
(1) Body side Mild
steel0.75
(2) Roof bar moun-
ting reinforce-
mentMild
steel1.5
121001
121002

43A-18
SIDE UPPER STRUCTURE
Upper body: Description
43A
Section C III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121003
Note:
For more detailed information on welded connec-
tions with three thicknesses, see MR 400.
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).
121250
121248
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).

44A-1
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear wing panel: General description
44A
I - AREA TO BE CUT FOR PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
Lines (3) , (4) and (5) in the drawing show the areas in
which it is possible to carry out a partial replacement.
II - ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR A PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
Only the connections which are specific to the partial
replacement by cutting are indicated.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). Note:
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.
113208
WARNING
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-2
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear wing panel: Description
C44
44A
the options for replacing this part are as follows:
-partial replacement,
-complete replacement.
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PARTII - PART IN POSITION
1 - Partial replacement
125413
121006
No. Description Type Thickness
(1) Body side Mild
steel0.75
(2) Roof bar moun-
ting reinforce-
mentMild
steel1.5
121008

44A-3
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear wing panel: Description
C44
44A
Section A
Section BSection C
2 - Complete replacement
121015
121005121014
121007
Note:
For more detailed information on welded connec-
tions with three thicknesses, see MR 400.

44A-4
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear wing panel: Description
C44
44A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHSIMPORTANT
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).
121250
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).

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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