RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Panelwork Workshop Manual

44A-16
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Quarter panel lining: General description
44A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
The special feature of this part it that it concurrently
serves two functions:
-quarter panel lining,
-outer rear wheel arch.
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-17
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Quarter panel lining: Description
44A
To replace this part, order the roof drip moulding lining
insert (A) .
There is only one way of replacing this part:
-complete replacement.I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART
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EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA0 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL
EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT
LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG or EQUI-
PMENT LEVEL EZ2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EZ4
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44A-18
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Quarter panel lining: Description
44A
No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)
(1) B-pillar reinforce-
ment lower liningHLE1.2
(2) B-pillar reinforce-
ment liningHLE1.4
(3) Quart e r panel
lining reinforce-
mentMild
steel0.95
(4) Seat belt inertia
reel anchorage
reinforcementMild
steel1.95
(5) B-pillar reinforce-
mentHLE1.8
(6) Jacking point
reinforcementHLE0.95
(7) Quart e r panel
lining reinforce-
ment plateMild
steel1.1
(8) Crumple plate HLE2.5
(9) Quart e r panel
strip reinforce-
mentMild
steel0.75
(10) Side rear parcel
shelf support
structureMild
steel1
(11) Seat belt inertia
reel anchorage
reinforcementHLE1.2
(12) Mounting reinfor-
cement on strut
bodyHLE2
(13) Airbag mounting
reinforcementMild
steel0.85
(14) Quart e r panel
liningMild
steel0.65

44A-19
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Quarter panel lining: Description
44A
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
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No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)
(2) B-pillar reinforce-
ment liningHLE1.4
(4) Seat belt inertia
reel anchorage
reinforcementMild
steel1.95
(5) B-pillar reinforce-
mentHLE1.8
(6) Jacking point
reinforcementHLE0.95
(7) Quarter panel
lining reinforce-
ment plateMild
steel1.1
(8) Crumple plate HLE2.5
(10) Side rear parcel
shelf support
structureMild
steel1
(11) Seat belt inertia
reel anchorage
reinforcementHLE1.2
(12) Mounting reinfor-
cement on strut
bodyHLE2
(13) Airbag mounting
reinforcementMild
steel0.85
(14) Quart e r p a n e l
liningMild
steel0.65
(15) Left-hand quar-
ter panel lining
closure panel
componentMild
steel1 No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)

44A-20
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Quarter panel lining: Description
44A
II - PART FITTED
Complete replacement
EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA0 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL
EA1 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EA3 or EQUIPMENT
LEVEL EA5 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EAG or EQUI-
PMENT LEVEL EZ2 or EQUIPMENT LEVEL EZ4
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EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
131675
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).

44A-21
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Quarter panel lining: Description
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).

44A-22
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear end panel assembly: Description
44A
There is only one way of replacing this part:
-complete replacement.
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART
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No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)
(1) Rear end panel Mild
steel0.65
(2) Rear bumper
absorber moun-
tingHLE1.8
(3) Tailgate striker
plate stiffenerMild
steel1.2
(4) Rear end panel
liningMild
steel0.95 No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)

44A-23
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear end panel assembly: Description
44A
II - PART FITTED III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
Right-hand side
Left side
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WARNING
If the spot welds cannot be made as they were ori-
ginally using an electrical spot welding machine,
they should be replaced with plug welds after holes
have been drilled in the first panel.
IMPORTANT
For welded connections in three thicknesses, the
spot welds on the part replaced should be made in
the same place as for the original joint to retain its
mechanical proper ties.121249
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IMPORTANT
To avoid damaging the vehicle's electric and elec-
tronic components, the battery and the earths of
any wiring harness near the weld area must be dis-
connected.
The earth of the welding machine must be placed
as close as possible to the weld area.

44A-24
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear end panel: General description
44A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
The special feature of this part it that it concurrently
serves two functions:
-rear end panel,
-rear end panel lining.
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.
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44A-25
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear end panel: Description
44A
There is only one way of replacing this part:
-complete replacement.
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART
II - PART FITTEDIII - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
Right-hand side
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No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)
(1) Rear end panel Mild
steel0.65
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WARNING
If the spot welds cannot be made as they were ori-
ginally using an electrical spot welding machine,
they should be replaced with plug welds after holes
have been drilled in the first panel.
IMPORTANT
For welded connections in three thicknesses, the
spot welds on the par t replaced should be made in
the same place as for the original joint to retain its
mechanical proper ties.
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