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

Removal

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

  1. Remove the cooling module.
    Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1), Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03C Engine Cooling, Removal and Installation).
  1. If equipped.
    Remove the CCM .
    Refer to: Cruise Control Module (CCM) (419-03B Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control, Removal and Installation).

    1. Remove the upper radiator support insulators.
    1. Remove the lower radiator support insulators and seperate the active grille shutter from cooling module.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Diagnosis and Testing - Active Grille Shutter

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    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™


    Use oil that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade. If you do not use oil that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade, it could result in: Component damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover. Longer engine cranking periods...

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