Ford Escape: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Active Grille Shutter Actuator
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the active grille shutter.
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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On both sides.
Release the tabs and remove the upper vane bearing.
Install the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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On both sides.
Remove the vane.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the tab.
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Remove the active grille shutter actuator.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the cooling module.
Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.
Refer to: Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
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).
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative battery post...
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The catalytic converter is part of your
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harmful pollutants from the exhaust gas.
Catalytic Converter Precautions
WARNING: Do not park, idle or
drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover...