This comprehensive Renault Espace JE Series Full Service & Repair Manual provides you with everything you need to perform repairs, servicing, and troubleshooting procedures for your vehicle. The manual is designed to be user-friendly and provides detailed instructions, along with hundreds of high-quality photos and diagrams, to guide you through each step. This detailed information, similar to what professional mechanics use, will equip you with the knowledge to confidently handle a wide range of tasks, from routine maintenance to complex repairs. You'll find detailed exploded diagrams and pictures illustrating every procedure, ensuring you understand exactly how to complete each job correctly.
The Renault Espace JE Series, a pioneering minivan that significantly impacted the automotive landscape, marked a significant chapter in Renault's history. Introduced in 1984, the first-generation Espace, affectionately known as the JE Series, revolutionized the concept of family transportation. Its innovative design, featuring a spacious and versatile cabin with removable seats, aimed to bridge the gap between the traditional car and the bulky minivan. This bold approach garnered considerable attention and set the stage for a long-running lineage of Espace models. Key features of the JE Series included a distinctive boxy shape, a spacious interior with seating for up to seven passengers, and a range of powerful petrol and diesel engines. While its design may seem rudimentary today, the Espace JE Series was a testament to Renault's forward-thinking approach to automotive design.
The Espace JE Series underwent numerous revisions throughout its production run, with notable updates including a facelift in 1988 that introduced subtle styling changes and enhanced comfort features. The second generation, launched in 1991, maintained the core concept of practicality and spaciousness while refining the design language and introducing new engine options. The JE Series represented a significant departure from the prevailing automotive norms, challenging the traditional sedan and station wagon dominance. Its success solidified Renault's place as a leader in the emerging minivan segment, influencing numerous competitors and setting the stage for the modern minivan as we know it today. Despite its eventual discontinuation in 1996, the Espace JE Series left an enduring legacy, paving the way for generations of innovative and spacious vehicles. Its pioneering spirit and commitment to passenger comfort cemented its position as a cornerstone in the history of the minivan.