Change Car Shock Absorbers Renault Scenic

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h30–7h00 ~350–700£
Estimated time 3h30–7h00
Estimated labour cost ~350–700£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Scenic II/Grand Scenic 2003-2010 28
  • 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 Petrol (K4M-760 (T7))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (K4M-766 (97))
  • 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-782 (T7))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-788)
  • 1.9 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (F9Q-804 (E8))
  • 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-812 (D8))
  • 1.9 dCi 115 FAP Diesel (F9Q-803 (J8))
  • 1.9 dCi 115 FAP Diesel (F9Q-804 (E8))
  • 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-812 (D8))
  • 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, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-776 (37))
  • 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-721 (B7))
Scenic III/Grand Scenic 2009-2016 24
  • 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-400 (A4))
  • 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-404 (B4))
  • 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4))
  • 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)
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-636 (A6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-657 (G6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-836 (J8))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-837 (N8))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-830 (F8))
  • 1.5 dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-656 (G6))
  • 1.5 dCi 95 FAP Diesel (K9K-846 (R8))
  • 1.6 16V 100 FAP, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-858 (R8))
  • 1.6 16V E85 FAP, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (K4M-866 (T8))
  • 1.6 dCi 130 Diesel (R9M-402 (A4))
  • 1.6 dCi 130 Diesel (R9M-404 (C4))
  • 1.6 dCi 130 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 dCi 16V 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-615 (C6))
  • 2.0 dCi 16V 160 FAP Diesel (M9R-610 (B6))
Scenic IV/Grand Scenic 2016-2025 19
  • 1.2 TCe 115, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5F-408 (F4))
  • 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4))
  • 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4))
  • 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4))
  • 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4))
  • 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4))
  • 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4))
  • 1.3 TCe 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5H-450 (A4))
  • 1.3 TCe 160 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4))
  • 1.3 TCe 160 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4))
  • 1.3 TCe 160 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-647 (F6))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Hybrid Assist 48V (MHEV),Diesel (K9K-500 (A5))
  • 1.5 dCi 95 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6))
  • 1.6 dCi 130 Diesel (R9M-409 (E4))
  • 1.6 dCi 160 Diesel (R9M-452 (D4))
  • 1.7 dCi 120 Diesel (R9N-401 (A4))
  • 1.7 dCi 150 Diesel (R9N-400 (A4))
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h30–7h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–2h00

What is the function of Renault Scenic 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 Scenic 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 Scenic 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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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Scenic II/Grand Scenic 2003-2010 2003-2010 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 (… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Scenic III/Grand Scenic 2009-2016 2009-2016 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-400 (A4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-404 (B4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 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), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diesel (K9K-636 (A6)), 1.5 dCi 110 FAP Diese… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Scenic IV/Grand Scenic 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.2 TCe 115, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4)), 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-490 (E4)), 1.3 TCe 140, -LPG LPG,Pe… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, LPG, Petrol

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