Front doors (Renault Logan 2)

Note:

• : replace the part with a new one after each removal.
• : a special tool/device must be used

Removal and installation front doors

Note:

This operation can be performed in two ways:

• removal without overhangs (used when replacing doors)
• removal with awnings (used to provide initial adjustment)

The front door can be removed without removing the front fender.

Removal the front door

Removal with awnings

1. Place the vehicle on a two-post lift.

2. Remove the front wheel from the vehicle.

3. Remove the front fender liner.

Continued for both removal methods

4. Remove the protective boot (1) of the front part of the door from the A-pillar (depending on the level of equipment).



5. Disconnect the front door wiring harness connector (2) (depending on the level of equipment).



6. Loosen the bolt (3) securing the front door limiter to the A-pillar of the body.



7. Move the front door limiter to the side.

Removal without overhangs

8. Loosen the bolts (4) of the front side door.



9. Remove the front door from the car (two people will be needed).

Removal with awnings

10. Unscrew the nuts (5) and bolts (6) of the front door.



11. Remove the front door from the car (two people will be needed).

Installing the front door

Installation without canopies

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

The original can be found on the website: RenaultBook

Adjust the gaps around the perimeter of the front door and the alignment of the door surfaces and adjacent body surfaces.

Check the functioning of all elements.

Installation with canopies

Note: Apply a bead of sealing mastic to door hinges.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.



Adjust the gaps around the perimeter of the front door and the alignment of the door surfaces and adjacent body surfaces.

Check the functioning of all elements.

Front door adjustment

Note: Body clearance values are given in the section "Body repair and dimensions" below

There are two ways to adjust the front doors:

• via the front door fastenings;
• via the front door locking striker panel.

Note: Observe the sequence of adjustment zones shown in the figure. Adjustment of zones (3) and /4) is only possible if the position of the rear door is correctly adjusted.

Note: The symbols A, B, C and D represent the adjustment method. The black dot in the center corresponds to the bolt shaft. The gray areas correspond to the adjustable component. The gray areas correspond to the adjustment area.

Height and length adjustment

1. Place the vehicle on a two-stop lift.



2. Remove the front wheel from the car.

3. Remove the front fender liner.

4. Loosen the internal bolts and nuts securing the front door hinges to the body.



5. Adjust zones (1) and (2) sequentially (see illustration of adjustment sequence above).

6. Adjust zones (3), (4) and (5) (see illustration of adjustment sequence above).

Note: Adjustment of zones (3) and (4) is only possible if the position of the rear door is correctly adjusted.

7. Tighten the internal bolts and nuts securing the front door hinges to the body.

Adjusting the door seat depth

1. Loosen the bolts securing the awnings to the front door.

Note: The original hinge mounting plates are glued to the door frame. To make adjustments, remove the plate using a block of wood and a hammer.

2. Adjust the depth in zones (1), (2) and (5) (see illustration of adjustment sequence above).

3. Tighten the bolts securing the awnings to the front door.

4. Loosen the lock bracket panel bolts.

Note: Adjustment of zones (3) and (4) is only possible if the position of the rear door is correctly adjusted.

5. Perform adjustments in the following sequence:

• adjust the height of the bracket panel relative to the door lock to prevent them from contacting;
• adjust the depth in zones (3) and (4).

6. Tighten the lock bracket panel bolts.