RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: RENAULT, Model Year: 2009, Model line: TWINGO, Model: RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.GPages: 209
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![RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-2
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: General description
42A
Adjust the flush fitting and alignment with the front door
using mountings (4) and (5) .Adjust the alignment of the wing using mountings RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-2
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: General description
42A
Adjust the flush fitting and alignment with the front door
using mountings (4) and (5) .Adjust the alignment of the wing using mountings](/img/7/1724/w960_1724-110.png)
42A-2
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: General description
42A
Adjust the flush fitting and alignment with the front door
using mountings (4) and (5) .Adjust the alignment of the wing using mountings (19)
and (20) .
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![RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-3
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: Removal - Refitting
42A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove:
-the front wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412 RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-3
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: Removal - Refitting
42A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove:
-the front wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412](/img/7/1724/w960_1724-111.png)
42A-3
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: Removal - Refitting
42A
REMOVAL
I - 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 headlight (see Halogen headlight:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 80B, Headlights).
II - REMOVAL OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the trim (1) ,
-the indicator (2) ,
-the windscreen trim piece.
aDisconnect the indicator.
aRemove:
-the bolts,
-the front wing.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aIn addition, order the wing upper reinforcement and
mounting angle bracket.II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the front wing,
-the bolts.
aConnect the indicator.
aRefit:
-the windscreen trim piece,
-the indicator (2) ,
-the trim (1) .
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-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),
-the front wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 55A, Exterior
protection).
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![RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-4
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: Adjustment
42A
ADJUSTMENT
aFor information on panel gap values (see Vehicle
panel gaps: Adjustment value) (MR 412, 01C, Ve-
hicle bodywork specifications).
aSym RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-4
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: Adjustment
42A
ADJUSTMENT
aFor information on panel gap values (see Vehicle
panel gaps: Adjustment value) (MR 412, 01C, Ve-
hicle bodywork specifications).
aSym](/img/7/1724/w960_1724-112.png)
42A-4
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: Adjustment
42A
ADJUSTMENT
aFor information on panel gap values (see Vehicle
panel gaps: Adjustment value) (MR 412, 01C, Ve-
hicle bodywork specifications).
aSymbols A, B, C and D show the adjustment op-
tions.
The black dot in the centre represents the body of
the bolt.
The grey section represents the component to be
adjusted.
The white section represents the adjustment area.I - ADJUSTMENT WITH BONNET
a
II - ADJUSTMENT WITH BUMPER AND FRONT
DOOR
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).
aAdjust the panel gaps with the front door.
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Note:
Adjust the front wing with the bonnet during
reinstallation of the front wing upper mounting
support (see 42A, Front upper structure, Front
wing upper mounting support: Removal -
Refitting, page 42A-7) .
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Note:
Tighten the plastic nuts moderately so as not to
damage them.
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![RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-5
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: Adjustment
42A
aAdjust the panel gaps with the front door and the sill
panel.aAdjust the panel gaps with the headlight.
aAdjust the panel gaps with the front do RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-5
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: Adjustment
42A
aAdjust the panel gaps with the front door and the sill
panel.aAdjust the panel gaps with the headlight.
aAdjust the panel gaps with the front do](/img/7/1724/w960_1724-113.png)
42A-5
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing: Adjustment
42A
aAdjust the panel gaps with the front door and the sill
panel.aAdjust the panel gaps with the headlight.
aAdjust the panel gaps with the front door.
aRefit:
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 412, 55A, Exterior protection),
-the front wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 55A, Exterior
protection).
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![RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-6
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing upper mounting support: General description42A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
This is a basic part, it fulfils the function of front wing
upper mounting supp RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-6
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing upper mounting support: General description42A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
This is a basic part, it fulfils the function of front wing
upper mounting supp](/img/7/1724/w960_1724-114.png)
42A-6
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing upper mounting support: General description42A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
This is a basic part, it fulfils the function of front wing
upper mounting support and it enables the front wing to
be adjusted in the X and Y axes.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.
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![RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-7
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing upper mounting support: Removal - Refitting42A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove:
-the front wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch
liner: Remova RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-7
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing upper mounting support: Removal - Refitting42A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove:
-the front wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch
liner: Remova](/img/7/1724/w960_1724-115.png)
42A-7
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front wing upper mounting support: Removal - Refitting42A
REMOVAL
I - 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 headlight (see Halogen headlight:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 80B, Headlights),
-the front wing (see 42A, Front upper structure,
Front wing: Removal - Refitting, page 42A-3) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the bolts (1) ,
-the front wing upper mounting support ,
III - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the front wing upper mounting support,
-the bolts (1) .
IV - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the front wing (see 42A, Front upper structure,
Front wing: Removal - Refitting, page 42A-3) ,
-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),
-the front wheel arch liner (see Front wheel arch
liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 55A, Exterior
protection).
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![RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-8
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front end panel: General description
42A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
A special feature of this part is that it is composed of an
upper cross member (3) and two side RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 42A-8
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front end panel: General description
42A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
A special feature of this part is that it is composed of an
upper cross member (3) and two side](/img/7/1724/w960_1724-116.png)
42A-8
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Front end panel: General description
42A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
A special feature of this part is that it is composed of an
upper cross member (3) and two side sections (4) ,
which are bolted onto the vehicle.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.
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![RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 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 ( RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 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 (](/img/7/1724/w960_1724-117.png)
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.
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![RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 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 b RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 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 b](/img/7/1724/w960_1724-118.png)
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) ).
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![RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 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, RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual 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,](/img/7/1724/w960_1724-119.png)
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.