2009 RENAULT TWINGO ABS

54A-4
WINDOWS
Rear quarter panel window: Removal - Refitting
54A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove:
-the rear panel trim (see Rear panel lining: Remo-
val - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim),
-the rear quarter panel trim (see Quarter panel
trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal
trim).
-the B-pillar upper trim (see B-pillar upper trim:
Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).
aProtect the edges of the quarter panel window using
masking tape.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aBegin cutting the cement bead.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace the stops and shims.
aFor preparation and bonding (see Technical Note
560A).II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aBond the rear quarter panel window.
aEqual out the clearances and shut lines.
aRemove the tabs from the stops when the adhesive
has dried.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the B-pillar upper trim (see B-pillar upper trim:
Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim),
-the rear quarter panel trim (see Quarter panel
trim: Removal - Refitting) (71A, Body internal
trim).
-the rear panel trim (see Rear panel lining: Remo-
val - Refitting) (71A, Body internal trim).
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Note:
Leave a minimum clearance of 3.5 mm between
the rear quar ter panel window and the upper
section of the panelwork. This clearance is
necessary for fitting the transverse bars.

54A-5
WINDOWS
Rear screen: Removal - Refitting
54A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove the rear screen wiper arm (see Rear
screen wiper arm: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411,
85A, Wiping - Washing).
aUnclip the exterior trim (1) from the rear screen.
aRemove the tailgate trim (see Tailgate trim: Remo-
val - Refitting) (MR 412, 73A, Non-side opening
element trim).
aDisconnect the rear screen de-icer connectors.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aProtect the edges of the rear screen using masking
tape.
aBegin cutting the cement bead.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aAlways replace the stops and shims.
aFor preparation and bonding of the rear screen win-
dow, see Technical Note 560A, General window
and sunroof bonding procedure.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aBond the rear screen (two people are required for
this operation).
aEqual out the clearances and shut lines.
aRemove the tabs from the stops when the adhesive
has dried.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aConnect the rear screen de-icer connectors.
aRefit the tailgate trim (see Tailgate trim: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 412, 73A, Non-side opening element
trim).
aClip on the rear screen exterior trim (1) .
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55A-3
EXTERIOR PROTECTION
Front bumper: Stripping - Rebuilding
55A
STRIPPING
I - STRIPPING PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove the front bumper (see 55A, Exterior pro-
tection, Front bumper: Removal - Refitting, page
55A-1) .
II - STRIPPING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the front fog lights (depending on equip-
ment level) (see Front fog light: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 80B, Headlights).
aNote the position of the electrical wiring (depending
on equipment level).
aRemove the electrical wiring (depending on equip-
ment level).
aRemove the bolts (1) .
aUnclip the badge.aUnclip the centre absorber (2) .
aDrill out rivets (3) .
aRemove the lower cover.
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55A-4
EXTERIOR PROTECTION
Front bumper: Stripping - Rebuilding
55A
aUnclip the lower absorber (4) .
aRemove the plastic welds (5) from the radiator grille.
aRemove the radiator grille.
aRemove the plastic welds (6) from the lower grille.
aRemove the lower grille.aRemove the clips (7) .
aUnclip:
-the lower trim strip,
-the fog light supports (8) .
REBUILDING
I - REBUILDING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aClip on the fog light supports (8) .
aPosition the lower trim strip.
aDrill a hole at the position of each of the clips (7)
using a ∅∅ ∅ ∅
4.5 mm drill bit.
aRivet the lower trim.
aPosition:
-the lower grille,
-the radiator grille.
aClip the lower grille and the radiator grille onto the
tabs provided using the clips (part no.: 77 03 076
037).
aClip on the lower absorber (4) .
aPosition the lower cover.
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Note:
Removing the lower trim strip requires the lower
tr im and the lower absorber to be removed.

55A-5
EXTERIOR PROTECTION
Front bumper: Stripping - Rebuilding
55A
aInsert rivets into the lower cover at (3) .
aClip on:
-the central absorber (2) ,
-the badge.
aRefit:
-the bolts (1) ,
-the electrical wiring (depending on equipment le-
vel),
-the front fog lights (depending on the equipment le-
vel) (see Front fog light: Removal - Refitting)
(MR 411, 80B, Headlights).
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit the front bumper (see 55A, Exterior protec-
tion, Front bumper: Removal - Refitting, page
55A-1) .

55A-6
EXTERIOR PROTECTION
Front bumper: Stripping - Rebuilding
C44, and EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
55A
STRIPPING
I - STRIPPING PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove the front bumper (see 55A, Exterior pro-
tection, Front bumper: Removal - Refitting, page
55A-1) .
II - STRIPPING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the front fog lights (see Front fog light:
Removal - Refitting) (80B, Headlights).
aRemove the bolts (1) .
aUnclip the badge.aUnclip the centre absorber (2) .
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55A-7
EXTERIOR PROTECTION
Front bumper: Stripping - Rebuilding
C44, and EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
55A
aDrill out the rivets (3) .aUnclip the lower absorber (4) .
aRemove the diffuser.
aCut the plastic welds of the radiator grille (5) and of
the lower grille (6) .
aRemove the radiator grille and the lower grille.
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55A-9
EXTERIOR PROTECTION
Front bumper: Stripping - Rebuilding
C44, and EQUIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
55A
II - REBUILDING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aPlace the decorative strip to be bonded on the front
bumper and centre it visually.
aStick the decorative strip down taking care to keep it
properly aligned.
aClip:
-the « front side extender - front extender - fog light
support » assembly,
-the aerodynamic component.
aDrill a hole at each clip position (7) using a ∅ 4.5 mm
drill bit.
aRivet the aerodynamic component.
aClip the lower grille and the radiator grille onto the
tabs provided using the clips (part no.: 77 03 076
037).
aRefit the diffuser.
aClip on the lower absorber (4) .
aRefit new rivets.
aClip:
-the central absorber (2) ,
-the badge.
aRefit the front fog lights (see Front fog light: Remo-
val - Refitting) (80B, Headlights).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit the front bumper (see 55A, Exterior protec-
tion, Front bumper: Removal - Refitting, page
55A-1) .