Ford Explorer: 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).
IPTV Free Trial 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 Informati..
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 a..
Other information:
A bracket appears around the set speed and the detected speed limit sign in the
information display.
System Warnings
If the set speed is increased beyond the speed limit or speed limit plus a positive
tolerance value, the set speed indicator flashes...
General Service Warnings
Review carefully the information below before beginning
any repair. Following these warnings is a list of specific system
warnings that must be reviewed before beginning work on any listed
system.
WARNING:
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a
Telematics Control Unit (TCU) have remote start technology and may start
the engine at any t..
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Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from
outside your vehicle. The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed
ignition key that operates all the locks and starts your vehicle, as well as a remote
control.

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