Lincoln Nautilus: Front End Body Panels / Active Grille Shutter Actuator. Removal and Installation
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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Release the clips and remove the linkage.
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Release the vanes from the active grille shutter.
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Remove the vanes and the drive shaft from active grille shutter actuator.
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Remove the retaining clip.
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Using a screwdriver, push down on the clip and 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 front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
Remove the wiper pivot arms.
Refer to: Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the washer hoses...
Other information:
Acceptable Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration
is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an
object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality
issue where the vehicle's response to the road transmits sharply to the
customer...
Activation
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The procedure used to download the audio files varies, depending on the web browser used.
Using a suitable web browser, download all of the diagnostic sound tracks to a suitable USB drive.
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