warning RENAULT TWINGO RS 2009 2.G Panelwork Repair 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.
121050

44A-21
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Quarter panel lining: Description
44A
III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121249
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-23
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear end panel assembly: Description
44A
II - PART FITTED III - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
Right-hand side
Left side
121231
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
121250
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-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
121047
No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)
(1) Rear end panel Mild
steel0.65
121230
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.
121249

45A-7
TOP OF BODY
Roof rear section: Description
45A
There is only one way of replacing this part:
-complete replacement.
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART
II - PART IN POSITION
Complete replacementIII - POSITIONING OF LOCAL ELECTRICAL
EARTHS
121046
No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)
(1) Rear section of
roofMild
steel0.65
121908
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.
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.
121250
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.