2009 RENAULT TWINGO light

44A-5
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear lights mounting: General description
44A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
This is a basic part; its only function is that of a rear li-
ghts mounting.
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-6
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear lights mounting: Description
C44
44A
There is only one way of replacing this part:
-complete replacement.
I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PARTII - PART IN POSITION
Complete replacement
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No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)
(1) Light mounting Mild
steel1.2
(2) Light mounting
component lower
bracketHEL0.95
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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-7
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Rear lights mounting: Description
C44
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).

48A-1
NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
Bonnet: Removal - Refitting
48A
I - REMOVAL BY MEANS OF THE BONNET BOLTS
1 - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aDisconnect the pipe (1) .
aUnclip the pipe at (2) .
2 - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the bolts (3) ,
-the bonnet.II - REFITTING BY MEANS OF THE BONNET BOLTS
1 - OPERATION FOR REFITTING PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the bonnet,
-the bolts (3) .
aAdjust the opening clearances and flush fitting (see
48A, Non-side opening elements, Bonnet: Ad-
justment, page 48A-4) .
2 - FINAL OPERATION
aClip on the pipe at (2) .
aConnect the pipe at (1) .
III - REMOVAL BY MEANS OF THE BONNET HINGE
BOLTS
1 - 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 headlights (see Halogen headlight:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 80B, Headlights),
-the front wing (see 42A, Front upper structure,
Front wing: Removal - Refitting, page 42A-3) ,
aDisconnect the pipe at (1) .
aUnclip the pipe at (2) .
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48A-2
NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
Bonnet: Removal - Refitting
48A
2 - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the bolts (4) ,
-the bonnet.
IV - REFITTING BY MEANS OF THE BONNET
HINGE BOLTS
1 - OPERATION FOR REFITTING PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the bonnet,
-the bolts (4) .
aAdjust the opening clearances and flush fitting (see
48A, Non-side opening elements, Bonnet: Remo-
val - Refitting, page 48A-1) .
2 - FINAL OPERATION
aClip on the pipe at (2) .
aConnect the pipe at (1) .
aRefit:
-the front wing (see 42A, Front upper structure,
Front wing: Removal - Refitting, page 42A-3) ,
-the halogen headlights (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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48A-6
NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
Tailgate: Removal - Refitting
48A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aRemove:
-the tailgate trim (see Tailgate trim: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 412, 73A, Non-side opening elements
trim),
-the high level brake light (see 3rd brake light: Re-
moval - Refitting) (MR 411, 81A, Rear lighting).
aRemove the blanking covers (1) .
aDisconnect the connectors:
-the rear screen wiper motor,
-the tailgate lock,
-the tailgate exterior door handle,
-the heated rear screen.
aRemove:
-the tailgate electrical supply harness,
-the tailgate washer jet tube,
-the tailgate gas struts (see Tailgate strut: Remo-
val - Refitting) (MR 412, 52A, Non-side opening
element mechanisms).II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the nuts (2) ,
-the tailgate.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the tailgate,
-the nuts (2) .
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the tailgate gas strut (see Tailgate strut: Removal
- Refitting) (MR 412, 52A, Non-side opening ele-
ment mechanisms),
-the tailgate washer jet tube,
-the tailgate electrical supply harness,
aConnect the connectors:
-the heated rear screen,
-the tailgate exterior door handle,
-the tailgate lock,
-the rear screen wiper motor,
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48A-7
NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
Tailgate: Removal - Refitting
48A
aRefit:
-the blanking covers (1) ,
-the high level brake light (see 3rd brake light: Re-
moval - Refitting) (MR 411, 81A, Rear lighting),
-the tailgate trim (see Tailgate trim: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 412, 73A, Non-side opening elements
trim).

48A-8
NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
Tailgate: Stripping - Rebuilding
48A
STRIPPING
aDescribed below is a special sequence of operations
for tailgate replacement.
STRIPPING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the rear screen wiper arm (see Rear screen wiper
arm: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 85A,
Washing - Wiping),
-the tailgate trim (see Tailgate trim: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 412, 73A, Non-side opening elements
trim),
-the rear screen wiper motor (see Rear screen wi-
per motor: Removal - Refitting) (MR 411, 85A,
Washing - wiping),
-the tailgate lock (see Tailgate lock: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 412, 52A, Non-side opening element
mechanisms),
-the tailgate exterior door handle (see Tailgate ex-
terior opening control: Removal - Refitting) (MR
412, 52A, Non-side opening element mecha-
nisms),
-the high level brake light (see 3rd brake light: Re-
moval - Refitting) (MR 411, 81A, Rear lighting),
-the rear screen (see Rear screen: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 412, 54A, Windows),
-the wiring harness,
-the different tailgate blanking covers,
-the tailgate washer jet tube.aRemove:
-the rear parcel shelf mounting hook (1) ,
-the closing end stop (2) .
aRemove (depending on equipment level):
-the rear parcel shelf hinge hook (3) ,
-the rear parcel shelf stop. Note:
It is possible to carry out the trim removal opera-
tions on the vehicle before removing the tailgate.
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