tow RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G General Vehicle Information Workshop Manual

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01A VEHICLE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle: Specifications 01A-1
01C VEHICLE BODYWORK SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle: Identification 01C-1
Vehicle panel gaps:
Adjustment value 01C-3
01D MECHANICAL INTRODUCTION
Vehicle: Precautions for the
repair 01D-1
Tightening torques: General
infor mation 01D-3
02A LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Vehicle: Towing and lifting 02A-1
03B COLLISION
Vehicle involved in an
impact: Impact fault finding 03B-1
Vehicle involved in a frontal
impact: Description 03B-4
Vehicle involved in a side
impact: Description 03B-7
Vehicle involved in a rear
impact: Description 03B-10
04B CONSUMABLES - PRODUCTS
Vehicle: Parts and
consumables for the repair 04B-1
04E PAINT
Anti-corrosion protection
product: Description 04E-1 03B COLLISION

02A-1
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Vehicle: Towing and lifting
02A
I - TOWING1 - Position of front attachment point
2 - Position of rear attachment point
II - LIFTING BY TROLLEY JACK Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
safety strap(s)
WARNING
See the current towing regulations in each country.
Never use the drive shafts as attachment points.
The towing points may only be used for towing on
the road.
Never use the towing points for removing the vehi-
cle from a ditch or to lift the vehicle, either directly
or indirectly.
Screw in and lock the towing ring before towing.
Vehicles fitted with automatic transmission:
-The vehicle should preferably be transported on a
platform or towed by lifting the front wheels. As an
exception, the vehicle may be towed with the
wheels on the ground but at a speed below 12
mph (20km/h) and over a maximum distance of
18 miles (30 kms) (with the gear lever in neutral).
Vehicles fitted with Renault Card:
-If the vehicle battery is flat, the steering column
remains locked. In this case, fit a new battery or
connect to an electrical source to lock the airbag
computer using the Diagnostic tool (see Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions for the repair)
(88C, Airbag and pretensioners), which unlocks
the steering column.
-If it is not possible to lock the airbag computer, the
front of the vehicle must be lifted.
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IMPORTANT
To prevent any accidents, the trolley jack must only
be used to lift and/or move the vehicle. The vehicle
height must be maintained with axle stands which
are strong enough to support the weight of the vehi-
cle.

02A-2
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Vehicle: Towing and lifting
02A
To mount the vehicle onto axle stands, lift the entire ve-
hicle on one side and the axle stands must be placed
under zones (1) and (2) designed for positioning the
tool kit jack.
III - LIFTING ON A LIFT
1 - Safety advice reminder
To remove heavy components from the vehicle (engine
and transmission assembly, rear axle, gearbox), use a
four-post lift.
If the vehicle is on a two-post lift, there is a danger that
it will tip after removal of these types of components.
Fit the safety strap(s) available from Spare Parts De-
partment. WARNING
To avoid any damage to the original protection, use
equipment fitted with rubber pads to prevent the
equipment coming into direct contact with the vehi-
cle.
To avoid any damage to the axle assemblies, the
vehicle must not be raised using the front suspen-
sion arms for suppor t or under the rear axle.
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02A-3
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Vehicle: Towing and lifting
02A
2 - Fitting the straps
For safety reasons, these straps must always be in
perfect condition. Replace them as soon as they show
signs of wear.
When fitting the straps, check that the seats and fragile
parts of the vehicle are correctly protected.
If there is a danger of the vehicle tipping forward:
-place the strap under the rear right-hand arm of the
lift,
-pass the strap through the inside of the vehicle,
-pass the strap under the left-hand rear arm of the lift,
-pass the strap through the inside of the vehicle again,
-tighten the strap.
If there is a danger of the vehicle tipping bac-
kwards:
-place the strap under the front right-hand arm of the
lift,
-pass the strap through the inside of the vehicle,
-pass the strap under the front left-hand arm of the lift,
-pass the strap through the inside of the vehicle again,
-tighten the strap.3 - Permitted jacking points
Front lifting points
Rear lifting points
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IMPORTANT
Only the jacking points described in this section
allow the vehicle to be raised in complete safety.
Do not raise the vehicle using points other than
those described in this section.

02A-4
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Vehicle: Towing and lifting
02A
To raise the vehicle, position the lifting arm pads as
shown above, taking care not to damage the end of the
front wing and the underside of the sill panel.

03B-11
COLLISION
Vehicle involved in a rear impact: Description
03B
2nd Degree
- (4) rear side member
- (5) rear floor
- (6) tow eye mounting
- (7) rear end panel lining
- (8) quarter panel lining
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