Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Active Grille Shutter

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

Removal

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

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).

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Diagnosis and Testing - Active Grille Shutter

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 and Installation - Active Grille Shutter Actuator

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Flat Headed Screw Driver Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Engine Mount

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Trolley Jack Wooden Block Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Identification Codes

VIN VIN Locator The VIN is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the VC label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office...

Fastening the Seatbelts

Ford Escape. Fastening the Seatbelts

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle, the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from, until it engages.