Renault Laguna III Manual page 3192

FRONT LOWER STRUCTURE
Front side member closure panel, front section: General description
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehi-
cles having the same design for this part.
Before reading the following general information,
make sure that there are no special notes associ-
ated with the vehicle. These special notes are spec-
ified if necessary in other parts of the sub-section
dealing with the component.
Note:
For a detailed description of a particular connec-
tion, see MR 400.
I - DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT
This is a basic part; its only function is that of front side
member closure panel, front section.
II - AREA TO BE CUT FOR PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
Note:
For the partial replacement of parts constituting a
single structural component, it is essential to stag-
ger the welds of each of the components.
Cut 1:
This line shows the centre of the area in which it is pos-
sible to carry out a partial replacement.
This operation allows you to access the inside of the
hollow section of the structural component to straight-
en it.
III - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
In this case, the side member weld line must be stag-
gered from that of its closure panel.
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Note:
For the partial replacement of parts constituting a
single structural component, it is essential to stag-
ger the welds of each of the components.
Only the connections which are specific to the partial
replacement by cutting are indicated.
41A-18
41A
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