2009 RENAULT TWINGO wheel

44A-12
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Outer rear wheel arch: 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-13
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Inner rear wheel arch: General description
44A
DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
The special feature of this part is that is combines the
functions of the rear inner wheel arch and the rear
shock absorber 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). IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometr y of the axle assemblies.
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-14
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Inner rear wheel arch: Description
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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IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometr y of the axle assemblies.
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No. Description Type Thic-
kness
(mm)
(1) Seatback retai-
ning hookHLE1.2
(2) Seatback fixed
mountingTHLE2
(3) Inner wheel arch Mild
steel0.75
(4) Rear seatback
fixed mounting
reinforcementHLE1.2
(5) Shock absorber
mounting cupMild
steel1.5
(6) Shock absorber
turret mountingHLE2
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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-15
REAR UPPER STRUCTURE
Inner rear wheel arch: 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-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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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-4
NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS
Bonnet: Adjustment
48A
ADJUSTMENT
aFor information on the adjustment values for the
bonnet (see Vehicle panel gaps: Adjustment va-
lue) (MR 412, 01C, Vehicle bodywork specifica-
tions).
aThere are two options for adjusting the bonnet:
-using the bonnet bolts,
-using the bonnet hinge bolts. This operation requi-
res the removal of the front wheel arch liner (see
Front wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR
412, 55A, Exterior protection).
aObserve the adjustment sequence.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.
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