Renault Megane Quiz
Bodywork

Rear side member rear section closing panel

In this manual: Bodywork
Engine and peripherals — 141Chassis — 79Chassis — 72Renault Mégane III Driver's Manual — 87Electrical equipment — 221Engine and peripherals — 47Electrical equipment — 80Transmission — 14Air conditioning — 30Bodywork — 115Trim and upholstery — 44General vehicle information — 27Air conditioning — 59General vehicle information — 16Transmission — 38Sealing and soundproofing — 7General vehicle information — 3
4steps
~24min
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Replacing this part is an additional operation to the rear apron and the rear side member for a rear 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

Part supplied assembled with: Luggage retaining wire

Fermeture de longeron arrière partie arrière

PARTS CONCERNED (thickness in mm):

  1. Rear side member closing panel 0.7
  2. Rear side member 1.6
  3. Inner rear wheel arch 0.7
  4. Side seat mounting reinforcement 1.7

PART IN POSITION

Fermeture de longeron arrière partie arrière
Fermeture de longeron arrière partie arrière
Fermeture de longeron arrière partie arrière

Fitting the side member closing panel

Fermeture de longeron arrière partie arrière
Note: This part may also be replaced for straightening the rear side member, in which case the use of a body repair bench is essential.

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