Renault Koleos Service Repair Manual: Front section of front side member closure panel: Description

Renault Koleos Service Repair Manual / Panelwork / Front lower structure / Front section of front side member closure panel: Description

Front lower structure

The options for replacing this part are as follows:

partial replacement of front end section,
partial replacement of the front section.

IMPORTANT Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.

I - COMPOSITION OF THE SPARE PART

Front lower structure

II - PART IN POSITION

1 - Partial replacement of the front end section

WARNING To preserve the mechanical specifications when partially replacing parts with a single structural component, alter the weld lines for each of these components.

Front lower structure

(X1) = 132 mm

Note: For weld joints in three thicknesses (A) , the spot welds on the part replaced should be made in the same place as for the original joint to retain its mechanical properties (see MR 400).

2 - Partial replacement of the front section

To make this cut, first remove the front side member part section along the line of the butt weld.

Front lower structure

WARNING To preserve the mechanical specifications of the part, make the cut along the line of the original butt weld.

Front section of front side member closure panel: General description

Front side member, central section: General description

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