Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (EM16), RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_) 1.6 16V, RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_) 1.5 dCi (EM1E), RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_) 2.0 dCi, RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_) 1.9 dCi, RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_) 2.0 16V Turbo, RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_) 1.9 dCi, RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_) 2.0, RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_) 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_) and other RENAULT models
Tools
Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 19
HEX bit No.H6.
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Flat chisel
Clip removal tool
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_). AUTODOC recommends:
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the retainers of the shock strut mount cap. Use a clip removal tool.
  2. Step 4
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    Raise a little the shock strut mount cap. Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  5. Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  6. Step 8
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  8. Step 11
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 12
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 13
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    Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #17.
  11. Step 14
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
  14. Step 17
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer. Use a flat metal-working chisel.
  15. Step 18
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    Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_). Professionals recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  16. Step 19
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  17. Step 20
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  18. Step 21
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    Compress the spring.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 23
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  21. Step 24
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    Install a new top shock strut mount.
  22. Step 25
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 62 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – RENAULT MEGANE II Coupé-Cabriolet (EM0/1_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
  23. Step 26
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    Decompress the spring.
  24. Step 27
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
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