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:
Inspection
NOTE:
A coolant leak in the heater hose could follow the
heater core tube to the heater core and appear as a leak in the heater
core.
Inspect for evidence of coolant leakage at the heater hose to heater core attachments.
NOTE:
Spring-type clamps are installed as original
equipment...
Removal
Remove the third row seat cushion.
Refer to: Third Row Seat Cushion (501-10C Third Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
Release the retainers from the seat cushion frame.
Remove the third row seat cushion cover and foam...