Renault Megane Quiz
Bodywork

Fender side panel

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This part can be replaced in three ways:

  • complete: combined with the front foot reinforcement for a side impact,
  • partial: along cut (a), combined with the partial fender side panel reinforcement for a frontal impact,
  • partial: along cut (b), combined with the complete fender side panel replacement for a frontal impact.

The combination of cuts is selected according to the deformation (typical examples are given at the end of the chapter).

WARNING

The cut positions given in the procedures must not be offset; they are determined by the positions of the liners and reinforcements, except for cuts (b, b') and (d, d'), which may be offset depending on the damage caused by the impact.

In the method described below, you will only find the descriptions and joins specific to the part concerned.

Information on related parts is covered in their respective sections (see contents).

Note: If the spot welds cannot be made with the spot welder, they may be replaced with plug welds.

REPLACEMENT PART CONTENTS

Assembled with:
Dashboard mounting box
Upper dashboard crossmember mounting spacer
Lower dashboard crossmember mounting spacer
Dashboard mounting box reinforcement
Driving position mounting bracket
Pad cage
M6 and M10 clinch nuts
M6x100-20 welded screws
M6x100 threaded pilot pin

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PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

  1. Fender side panel 1
  2. Dashboard mounting box 1,7
  3. Upper dashboard crossmember mounting spacer 2,5
  4. Lower dashboard crossmember mounting spacer 2,5
  5. Dashboard mounting box reinforcement 2
  6. Driving position mounting bracket 1,5
  7. Pad cage 1,2

Partial replacement along cut a

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Note: Partial replacement along cut (a) is linked to partial replacement of the fender side panel reinforcement.
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Partial rear or complete replacement

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Note: Complete replacement of the fender side panel is combined with the front foot reinforcement. For a very localised impact, it is possible to carry out a partial replacement of the rear section, which avoids working on the front of the vehicle.

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