2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS airbag

42A-26
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Dashboard cross member: Removal - Refitting
42A
REMOVAL
a
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aLock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(MR 413, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
aRemove:
-the dashboard (see Dashboard: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 412, 57A, Interior equipment),
-the steering column (see Steering column: Re-
moval - Refitting) (MR 411, 36A, Steering assem-
bly).II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the dashboard cross member wiring harnesses,
-the flange bolts (1) ,
-the flange.
aRemove the bulkhead tie-rod bolt (2) . Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
Tightening torquesm
the dashboard cross
member bolts21 Nm
windscreen aperture
lower cross member tie-
rod bolt21 Nm
the bulkhead tie-rod bolt8 Nm
the flange bolts21 Nm
IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre-
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).
IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.
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42A-27
FRONT UPPER STRUCTURE
Dashboard cross member: Removal - Refitting
42A
aRemove:
-the bolts (3) ,
-the windscreen aperture lower cross member tie-
rod bolt (4) ,
-the dashboard cross member bolts (5) ,
-the dashboard cross member.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the dashboard cross member,
-the dashboard cross member bolts (5) .
-the windscreen aperture lower cross member tie-
rod bolt (4) ,
-the bolt (3)
-the bulkhead tie-rod bolts (2) ,
-the flange,
-the flange bolts (1) ,
-the dashboard cross member wiring harnesses,
aTorque tighten:
-the dashboard cross member bolts (21 Nm),
-windscreen aperture lower cross member tie-
rod bolt (21 Nm),
-the bulkhead tie-rod bolt (8 Nm),
-the flange bolts (21 Nm).II - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the steering column (see Steering column: Re-
moval - Refitting) (MR 411, 36A, Steering assem-
bly),
-the dashboard (see Dashboard: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 412, 57A, Interior equipment).
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
aUnlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (MR 413, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
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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)