Renault Megane Quiz
Bodywork

Front bumper crossmember

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Replacing this part is a basic operation for a front impact.

It is a bolted-on aluminium structural component.

In the operation described below, only the connections specific to the part concerned are described.

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

REPLACEMENT PART CONTENTS

Assembly supplied with:
Front end crossmember
Side boxes
Bolts
Nuts

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REMOVAL

To access the bumper crossmember mountings, first remove:

  • the front mudguards,
  • the front bumper,
  • the headlamps.
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Remove the side mounting bolts (A) (three on each side).

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Release the retaining clips on the front panel using a flat-blade screwdriver, then remove the assembled crossmember.

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Note: Depending on the severity of the impact, the crossmember can be replaced without removing the side boxes.

INSTALLATION

Refit in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torques
bolt A 4.4 daN.m
box bolt 3.5 daN.m
WARNING

The crossmember contributes to the rigidity of the engine compartment structure. Therefore, after any work on it, the tightening torque must be strictly observed.

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