Lincoln Aviator: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Active Grille Shutter Actuator
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the Radiator grille opening panel.
Refer to: Radiator Grille Opening Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Upper active grille shutter actuator
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Remove the upper actuator spacer assembly.
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Disconnect the electrical connector and the bolt.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
NOTE:
The upper active grille shutter actuator is not
interchangeable with the lower active grill shutter actuator. Do not
attempt to replace one actuator with the other.
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Pull and remove the upper active grille shutter actuator.
Lower active grille shutter actuator
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Remove the lower actuator spacer assembly.
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Disconnect the electrical connector and the bolt.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
NOTE:
The lower active grille shutter actuator is not
interchangeable with the upper active grill shutter actuator. Do not
attempt to replace one actuator with the other.
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Pull and remove the lower active grille shutter actuator.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wiper linkage assembly.
Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below.
NOTE:
Scratches deep enough to cause a thumb nail to catch cannot be repaired and the component must be replaced...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Three Leg Puller
Punch
Copper Hammer
Vise
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the rear driveshaft...