GREEN TECHNICAL NOTE

EDITION ANGLAISE

MEGANE II
44A

Service 00429

Type

Fabrication cut-offs

BMX X

Until 30 June 2003

CMX X

Until 30 June 2003

CREAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR RIGHT OR LEFT-HAND SIDE

Other sub-section concerned:

0826A

OCTOBER 2003
77 11 324 542

Engine:
Gearbox:

09A

51A
Basic manual:

XXX
XXX

Workshop Repair Manual:

364, 365

All operations on the airbag and pretensioner systems must be carried out by qualified
personnel who have received the proper training.

"The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
The methods may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the manufacturer
in the production of the various component units and accessories from which his
vehicles are constructed."

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Copying or translating, in part or in full, of this document or use of the service part
reference numbering system is forbidden without the prior written authority of
RENAULT.

RENAULT 2003

UPPER REAR STRUCTURE

144A
Quarter panel upper reinforcement

44A

Operation to carry out on the rear left-hand side

Insert a rod (A) in opening (C).
Tap rod (A) firmly.

Customer complaint
Creaking noise from the rear left or right-hand side
when the vehicle is driven on an uneven road
surface.
Note: this noise may sound like the creaking of the
rear door locks.
Possible cause
Contact between the quarter panel upper
reinforcement and the quarter panel lining.
Fault finding
Lubricate the rear door and tailgate striker plates.
Confirm the customer complaint.
If the noise is still present: apply the Technical Note.
Operation to be carried out
Stressing the quarter panel upper reinforcement.
Description of the operation
IMPORTANT: it is essential to lock the airbag
computer using the diagnostic tool before starting
any work. Once it has been locked, all lines are
inhibited and the airbag warning light comes on.

A 10 mm rod 200 mm in length

REMOVAL
Remove the quarter panel linings according to the
Workshop Repair Manual.

REFITTING
Refit the removed components in the reverse order
to removal.

STRESSING THE QUARTER PANEL UPPER

REINFORCEMENT
Operation to carry out on the rear right-hand side
Insert a rod (A) in opening (B).
Tap rod (A) firmly.

IMPORTANT: unlock the airbag computer using the

diagnostic tool (see the Electrical components
section).
Carry out a road test.

A 10 mm rod 200 mm in length

44A-2

UPPER REAR STRUCTURE

Quarter panel upper reinforcement
CLAIM COMPLETION AND CODING

Codification procedures

When to take action

Upon receipt of a customer complaint.

With PG&CS
Catalogue function:
Description

Time required
Code

44A

Description

Code

Body shell

Time

0325

Check airbags and

pretensioners

0.3

7058

Replacement of left-hand
quarter panel lining, 3-door

0.5

Without PG&CS
NITG code:

7059

Replacement of left-hand
quarter panel lining, 5-door

0.4

7058

Replacement of right-hand
quarter panel lining, 3-door

0.5

7059

Replacement of right-hand
quarter panel lining, 5-door

0.4

7575

Stressing panel

0.2

0129

Basic road test

0.5

Cause opecode:

001
7575

TOTAL
3-door
5-door

With or without PG&CS

Supplier code:
Customer complaint code:

2.0
1.8

44A-3

C232

050
2D