Clio Dashtop Removal

How to remove the top dash on a renault clio, I've done this one before using still photos, that was done to change the bulbs in my own clio, on this clio authentique there is no clock but I'm breaking it for parts and the dash top is still in good shape, so here is a moving video on how to remove the part.

[@FizFlo]

Great video! Saved me the hassle to search for hours or break something! Thanks from France friend.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment, glad it helped

[@p4cks]

Great video, just done this on my V6 and the video was a great help. Kudos too for not talking on it or blabbering on about something or other

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment, yes i am a bit like that myself if i want to know how to do something I prefer the video to get straight to the point. More importantly though, the kudos goes to you for having a Clio V6. Very cool car.

[@p4cks]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV Same here. No faff, no chat and no clickbait! Cheers, always wanted a V6 so it's a dream come true

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I never went near the door trim in this video. If however you are referring to the A pillar trim, i removed it to allow the dash top to slide back and disengage from the clips that it is sitting in, you might be able to get it out with them in the way but for an easy job and to avoid damage i remove the part first.

[@billpaterson4133]

Excellent, simples when you know how. Many thanks for the vid, a massive help, appreciate the time taken. :-)

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

It didnt cost much, i did some work for a neighbour, and got paid with this clio. I stockpiled all the useful spares in my attic for the relativley shinier one. About the airbag light that sounds a bit odd 3 in 1 out, if you want send me a private message through youtube if you need any help.

[@elasado2007]

Hello, excellent video. I'm trying to remove just the glove box. Besides those 3 screws you've taken out, you know what other screws I need to take out. Thanks. Cheers

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi, sorry its been so long since i have had the clio ive forgot how some parts come apart. Did you get any further yourself in figuring out how the glove box comes apart?

[@bunnyblatter]

excellent video.Thanks for taking the trouble to post this.Great stuff,cheers.

[@AllThingsAwesomeUK]

yet again you have the exact video i was looking for! thanks again mate

[@Kazi2812]

Can you explain why you had to remove the door trim to remove the dash?

[@A.nasierkhan]

Lol

[@jonathanwebb9862]

Thanks. Nice & clear. Plus useful info on the trim clips

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Glad to hear it helped

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I cant do any more clio videos at the moment as i have no clio to work on anymore. But the central bit that holds the clock and heater vents etc, its plastic welded into the whole top section of the dash, if you have the top section off you will be able to see, im sure a combination of drills, soldering iron and a dremel the section might come out. The vents opening and closing mechanism is on the back of the top section

[@91silentninja]

Ok thanks for the help. Also how easy is it to take the airvents and centre piece out of the dash. Would you do a video on it

[@GokuPlaysUK]

When you pull off the airbag thing on dash will it just clip back on? Been looking all over how you remove that I want to spray it red to match interior hope you see this and reply ASAP as I want to do it by Tuesday thanks mate

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hello there, are you referring to the stainless steel looking bit of plastic trim with the word airbag printed on it, yes that clips off and can be clipped back on fairly easily, I've seen quite a few clios with this bit of trim painted different colure.

[@GokuPlaysUK]

Yeah the airbag trim I tried to pause and look at connection just seems like it clips on hopefully it's s easy as it sounds and looks

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Aquired Aesthetics Yep they are just clips.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

glad it helped, thanks for the comment

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

It was only an old car for spares The editing may make the removal of some parts look a bit faster but i didnt beat or damage any parts off the car.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Thanks for the comment

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

what sort of tweeters are you using?

[@daveyorkvh]

If I don't have one of those flexable screwdriver attachments will this be pretty much impossible due to the windscreen? I need to get the top off to change the light colour in the dash cluster.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

You could try with a 1/4" ratchet or bit driver that might have a low enough profile.

[@mharkonnen]

lol i love how relentless you are removing the screws and panels, lmao, just beating the shit outta the fascias lmao

[@RCiler]

Dear sir. I really love your videos, and they have helped me a lot so far. I have a problem, and need help. The backlight on my heat/fan/air direction knobs is dying out. For now, only one of the bulbs died, and I would like to replace it. I managed to remove the plastic cup around the ashtray, but how do I remove the central parts holding the bulbs? thank you

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I can't remember 100% accurately how the vent controller comes out i think the plastic panel between it and the radio is clipped in, as is the plastic panel below it then that might expose the screws. Its worth double checking on renault forums just to find out if there are any clips or other screws to remove.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

It should be the same for all of the clios of the same age regardless of engine or trim level.

[@TheStevePow]

Brill. Off to do mine 👍

[@getonitnow]

What grit do you sand back the clear before polishing it?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Hi there, i don’t really get involved with bodywork so don’t know a great deal on the subject to be able to advise

[@getonitnow]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV sorry,, this somehow got on the wrong vid. Thanks for reply tho.

[@TheLiamBrett]

Hi, how easy would it be to remove the passenger airbag once the dashboard has been taken off?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

+Liam Brett Its fairly easy, if you have the dash top off the fasteners securing the passenger module should be accessible, i cant remember exactly what size or how they were attached but i have removed the modules before. As with any of the other airbags don't do any work on the system until about 15 minutes have passed since disconnecting the battery.

[@hardassponge9018]

i know its a long shot. i have this model of clio and am hoping to remove the tweeters and install an aftermarket pair, is this the only way to remove the tweeter since thy don't come out with the grille covering them?

[@MrDjDizco]

@HardAsSponge - Did you ever find an answer to this?

[@MrDjDizco]

HardAsSponge I read someone saying: i have fitted them and even if you get the covers off (wouldn't bother not worth breaking them) the dash needs to come off I managed it in 20 minutes i am useless with these kind of things. and for some reason fixed my dash board rattles, all of them so a win win. Source: www.cliosport.net/threads/clio-mk2-tweeter-cover-replacement-installing.551642/

[@SourceBTS]

I changed mine without removing the dash. The vents covering the tweeters can be rotated if you press gently but firmly down and rotate . They may be difficult to budge but it is doable. Careful you don’t snap the clips holding the cover in place by twisting the wrong direction. I snapped one of mine, but it still sits snug in the hole so it’s not a big deal. With a little finesse, it is possible to pull out the original tweeters and fit in some new ones.

[@fostertop]

hi,did you notice any fuses behind the dash?only after getting really damp in my clio the speedo and rev counter have stopped working

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

+fostertop If i recall correctly the fuses are at the side of the dash, not sure of what ECUs are dotted around the back of the dash to be affected by moisture, probably the UCH unit, best to check on renualt forums to find out where water typically settles and causes this problem.

[@fostertop]

+peugeotCitroen2CV hi,thanks for replying, ive been on a renault forum no one knows,its wierd everything else works,horn, dashlight around the heater switches, ill check out this ecu thingy. anyway good video might even get the dash out, cheers m8

[@Corey58MX]

Hi. Do you know how easy it is to remove the air vents as my air vents need fixing as they don't move up and down because the clip has Broken.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

The air vents need the dash top unit to be removed, as far as i recall they are plastic welded in place but a dremel with a cutting tool would get the welds cut and let you disassemble the vent unit, then a bit of JB weld could stick it back into place.

[@Corey58MX]

ok mate thanks for your help

[@BVLDGVNG]

Somebody help! Passangers side part of dash near windscreen caught on something, been trying 45 to do the last step and it will not clip out

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Sometimes the clips it slots into up near the windscreen can be a bit tight, and it needs a bit of persuasion to click it out. But check over the dash and make sure all the screws are out especially the plastic ones at the corners of the dash. And the A pillar trims along the edges of the windscreen can make it awkward to remove if they are still in place

[@juniorlink4448]

I have did it the same way as you did. But mine dash was stucked in the bracket above the passengersairbag

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Has it come out now?

[@brggrg4941]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV thanks for the vid m8 helped a lot but now I'm sitting at 1am drinking redbull, smoking a cig rewatching this video and thinking why the ffff it is stuck to the passenger side airbag :D :D

[@IIIRoZzAIII]

Great video, i want to change the colour's of the dashboard. Would i need to do the same method. I have a mk 3 GT clio, mine has the small screen on top of the dash to say time radio station etc. Thanks :)

[@cengizsevimli1310]

what is the screws type. is it standart star screw or torkx?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Most of the screws in renaults and french cars in general are Torx, a basic set is very useful if working on them.

[@ImTMBR]

hey what flexi drive was u using ???

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Its one that comes as part of a teng tools screwdriver bit set (TTMD74)

[@howardbealeau]

I can't free up the left hand side of the upper dash. There's no more fasteners to remove, so I don't know what it's stuck on. It came away so easily in the video.

[@xiCALVix]

Can I reattach the door trim?

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I dont understand the question, what has happened to the door trim?

[@xiCALVix]

After you take off the rubber around the door, was just wondering if the plastic door trim on the inside could be re-attached because of the weird push clip.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

CalvPlays Ah the A Pillar trim along the sides of the windscreen? Yes that will go back on you just push it back into place and it should click the seal only needs to be pulled back when removing the part

[@91silentninja]

Is it the same for 8v authentique

[@daveyorkvh]

This is an Authentique, can tell as I have one too and it's the only model which doesn't have the clock on top of the dashboard.

[@zakcars5906]

What drill is it

[@DonStafo]

makita

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Its a Makita LCT204W, it came in a twin pack drill and driver.

[@mharkonnen]

i know lol i was exaggerating a bit. it is quite funny thou, seing you rip it out with not much car for it. you can just tell, lol.let me guess, you bought that one to use for spare for your nice shiney one? very good videos tho, i watched the one about airbag light, ihave the same problem, except its with the black connector unit. very frustrating as there 3 wires in 1 out, no idea how to solve it.

[@hagadus]

thanks for this work aid

[@RJVMS]

Why did you remove the door seal. It seems that you can remove the A-pillar trim with the door seal still there.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

I only pulled the door seal back a bit to gain improved access to the top clip holding the trim in place, it was important to show the top clip being pressed in on the camera, and that would not have been possible to do it with the seal in place. In the whole scale of this job peeling back the seal doesn't really require much more time or effort to do, it also makes putting the trim back on much easier if the seal is not in the way.

[@ahr891]

sabe como se puede cambiar la luz del relog

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

What is the Relog light?

[@ahr891]

@@peugeotCitroen2CV los bombillos luz naranja

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

@@ahr891 I think they can be replaced, there are bulbs throughout the dashboard, they usually have an orange cap that can be scraped off and replaced with a piece of plastic of the desired colour. There are plenty of guides on the internet covering this, it is not something i ever modified in my clio but i have seen it done. Some links that may help, search google for 'renault clio dash bulbs conversion': clio197.net/threads/can-you-change-the-colour-of-dash-lights-from-yellow-orange.39186/ cliosport.net/threads/led-dash-conversion.521331/ kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqDXh4x8pLSFi80

[@MrPonxo4]

3:05 lol

[@mataputascrew007]

thanks

[@jocas2046]

Thanks.

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

+jocas2046 no problem glad to help

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

i hear the laguna is even worse

[@Chowbizful]

prefer clio 2 phase 1, more reliable, less electronics ...

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

ive never been in a pre facelift clio 2, i wouldnt say this facelift car had too many electronics, most cars these days are the same, the newer clios would be a lot worse.

[@ganjemore]

Yeah im not doing that!

[@dqx2001]

What a ball ache lol