Change Car Shock Absorbers Renault Megane

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h00–10h00 ~300–1000£
Estimated time 3h00–10h00
Estimated labour cost ~300–1000£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Megane I 1996-2003 31
  • 1.4 Petrol (E7J-764 (37))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-700 (A7))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-701 (B7))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-706)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-708 (A7))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-709 (B7))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-704 (A7))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-712)
  • 1.6 LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-702 (A7))
  • 1.6 Petrol (K7M-720 (C7))
  • 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-703 (B7))
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4P-720 (B7))
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4P-722 (B7))
  • 1.9 D Diesel (F8Q-620 (A6))
  • 1.9 D Diesel (F8Q-622 (N6))
  • 1.9 D Diesel (F8Q-624 (A6))
  • 1.9 dCi Diesel (F9Q-732 (K7))
  • 1.9 dCi Diesel (F9Q-733 (K7))
  • 1.9 DT Diesel (F8Q-784 (37))
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-730)
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-731 (E7))
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-734 (A7))
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-736 (A7))
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-744 (Q7))
  • 2.0 i Petrol (F3R-752 (P7))
  • 2.0 Petrol (F3R-750)
  • 2.0 Petrol (F3R-751 (Q7))
  • 2.0 Petrol (F3R-791)
  • 2.0 Petrol (F3R-796)
  • 2.0 Petrol (F3R-797 (Q7))
  • 2.0 Petrol (F3R-798 (P7))
Megane II 2002-2010 34
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (K4J-732 (F7))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-730 (D7))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-740 (D7))
  • 1.5 dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-728 (F7))
  • 1.5 dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-729 (H7))
  • 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-732 (P7))
  • 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-734 (77))
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-722 (D7))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-724 (G7))
  • 1.6 16V E85 Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (K4M-856 (J8))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-760 (T7))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-761 (W7))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-764 (V7))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-788 (87))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-812 (D8))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-813 (C8))
  • 1.9 dCi 100 Diesel (F9Q-808 (C8))
  • 1.9 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (F9Q-804 (E8))
  • 1.9 dCi 113 Diesel (F9Q-818 (L8))
  • 1.9 dCi 115 FAP Diesel (F9Q-803 (J8))
  • 1.9 dCi 115 FAP Diesel (F9Q-804 (E8))
  • 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-800 (B8))
  • 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-816 (K8))
  • 1.9 dCi 130 Diesel (F9Q-816 (K8))
  • 1.9 dCi 130 Diesel (F9Q-818 (L8))
  • 1.9 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (F9Q-803 (J8))
  • 1.9 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (F9Q-804 (E8))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (F4R-776 (37))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo RS Petrol (F4R-774 (27))
  • 2.0 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-770 (Z7))
  • 2.0 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-771 (17))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-700 (A7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-722)
  • 2.0 dCi 175 RS Diesel (M9R-724 (H7))
Megane III 2008-2017 37
  • 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-400 (A4))
  • 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4))
  • 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-404 (B4))
  • 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-405 (E4))
  • 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-412 (G4))
  • 1.4 16V TCe 130, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4J-700 (A7))
  • 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-832 (G8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-656 (G6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-636 (A6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-836 (J8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-837 (N8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-846 (R8))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-830 (F8))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel (K9K-834 (H8))
  • 1.5 dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-656 (G6))
  • 1.5 dCi 95 FAP Diesel (K9K-836 (J8))
  • 1.6 16V 100 Petrol (K4M-838 (V8))
  • 1.6 16V 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-848 (P8))
  • 1.6 16V 110 E85, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (K4M-866 (T8))
  • 1.6 16V 110 Petrol (K4M-838 (V8))
  • 1.6 16V 110, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-858 (R8))
  • 1.6 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (R9M-402 (A4))
  • 1.6 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (R9M-404 (C4))
  • 1.6 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (R9M-414 (E4))
  • 1.9 dCi 130 Diesel (F9Q-872 (P8))
  • 1.9 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (F9Q-870 (N8))
  • 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M4R-711 (F7))
  • 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M4R-713 (F7))
  • 2.0 16V RS 250 Petrol (F4R-874 (M8))
  • 2.0 16V RS 265, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-874 (M8))
  • 2.0 16v RS 275 Petrol (F4R-874 (M8))
  • 2.0 16V TCe 180, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-870 (L8))
  • 2.0 16V TCe 180, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-872 (L8))
  • 2.0 16V TCe 190 Petrol (F4R-872 (L8))
  • 2.0 16V TCe 220 Petrol (F4R-874 (M8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-615 (C6))
  • 2.0 dCi 160 FAP Diesel (M9R-610 (B6))
Megane IV 2016-2025 33
  • 1.0 TCe 115 Petrol (H5D-490 (C4))
  • 1.2 TCe 100 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4))
  • 1.2 TCe 130, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5F-408 (F4))
  • 1.3 TCe 100 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4))
  • 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4))
  • 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4))
  • 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4))
  • 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4))
  • 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4))
  • 1.3 TCe 160 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4))
  • 1.3 TCe 160 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4))
  • 1.3 TCe 165 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4))
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-656 (G6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-657 (G6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-675 (G6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-676 (F6))
  • 1.5 dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-873 (U8))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-656 (G6))
  • 1.6 dCi 130 Diesel (R9M-409)
  • 1.6 dCi 130 Diesel (R9M-410 (E4))
  • 1.6 dCi 165 Diesel (R9M-452 (D4))
  • 1.6 E-tech 160 PHEV Electricity,Petrol (H4M-630 (B6))
  • 1.6 SCe Petrol (H4M-738 (D7))
  • 1.6 SCe Petrol (H4M-748)
  • 1.6 SCe Petrol (H4M-750)
  • 1.6 TCe 205 EDC Petrol (M5M-450 (B4))
  • 1.7 Blue dCi 150 EDC Diesel (R9N-401 (A4))
  • 1.8 RS Trophy Petrol (M5P-404 (P4))
  • 1.8 TCe RS 275 Petrol (M5P-402 (M4))
  • 1.8 TCe RS Petrol (M5P-404 (P4))
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h00–10h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–2h00

What is the function of Renault Megane shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Renault Megane shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Renault Megane shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Megane I 1996-2003 1996-2003 1.4 Petrol (E7J-764 (37)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-700 (A7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-701 (B7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-706), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-708 (A7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-709 (B7)), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-704 (A7)), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-712), 1.6 LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-7… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Megane II 2002-2010 2002-2010 1.4 16V Petrol (K4J-732 (F7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-730 (D7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-740 (D7)), 1.5 dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-728 (F7)), 1.5 dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-729 (H7)), 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-732 (P7)), 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-734 (77)), 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Megane III 2008-2017 2008-2017 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-400 (A4)), 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-404 (B4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-405 (E4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-412 (G4)), 1.4 16V TCe 130, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4J-700 (A7)), 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-832 (G8)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Megane IV 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.0 TCe 115 Petrol (H5D-490 (C4)), 1.2 TCe 100 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 130, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.3 TCe 100 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4)), 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-… Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol

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