Clio 197 - subframe - help

[jamesC172]

So in a attempt to gain some access to my manifold I have removed a part, that I now cannot replace. Two nuts sit in the subframe itself have moved and I cannot access so what I want to know is, the piece pictured... is it important and can I leave it off... looks to me like a skid plate of sorts and has no handling related or strength related uses

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[Smitty88]

So in a attempt to gain some access to my manifold I have removed a part, that I now cannot replace. Two nuts sit in the subframe itself have moved and I cannot access so what I want to know is, the piece pictured... is it important and can I leave it off... looks to me like a skid plate of sorts and has no handling related or strength related uses View attachment 1316742View attachment 1316743


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Super old thread I know, but for anyone wondering, I’ve been told this is an essential part for rigidity and reinforcement for the subframe.

Reason I stumbled upon this is because one of the brackets that houses one of the 4 bolts literally split- so it’s attached at three points. What’s the best way to get to this bracket? It’s sort of inside the subframe- do I need to remove the subframe or what’s the best way to access them?

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