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:
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the side airbag.
Refer to: Side Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
Remove the head restraint guide sleeves.
Refer to: Front Head Restraint Guide Sleeve (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...