Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V (BR02, BR0J, BR11, CR02, CR0J, CR11), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V (BR0R, BR1D, BR1L, CR0R), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.6 16V (BR09, BR0T, CR09, CR0T), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.6 16V (BR05, BR0B, BR0Y, BR15, BR1J, BR1M, BR1Y, CR0B,..., RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.4 16V, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi (C/BR0G, C/BR1G), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi (BR17, CR17), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi (BR0H, CR0H, CR1S, BR1S), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi (BR1C, CR1C), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 2.0 16V (BR0C, BR0K, CR0C, CR0K), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V (BR0P, CR0P), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.2 16V Hi-Flex (BR1U, CR1U), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi, RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1) 1.5 dCi View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Renault Clio 3. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Renault Clio 3. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Renault Clio 3 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: coil springs – Renault Clio 3. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Replacement: coil springs – Renault Clio 3. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Renault Clio 3 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  11. Step 12
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 15
    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: coil springs – Renault Clio 3. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
    Step 16
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    Remove the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
  14. Step 17
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 18
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  16. Step 19
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  17. Step 20
    Install the fastening bolt.
    Step 21
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
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