Ford Explorer: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Active Grille Shutter Actuator

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Active Grille Shutter Actuator

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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

Remove the upper actuator spacer assembly.

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.

Pull and remove the upper active grille shutter actuator.

Lower active grille shutter actuator

Remove the lower actuator spacer assembly.

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.

Pull and remove the lower active grille shutter actuator.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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