Lincoln Nautilus: Front End Body Panels / Active Grille Shutter. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

1. Remove the front bumper cover.
   Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 1. Disconnect the electrical connectors and the retainers.
      
   2. Disconnect the electrical connector, the retainers and remove the ambient air temperature sensor.
      

1. Remove the bolts and the horn.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. On both sides.
   Remove the push pins and the air deflector.
   

1. Remove the push pins and position aside the air deflector.
   

1. 
   
   1. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolts.
      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. NOTE: Components not shown for clarity.

   • Remove the bolts.
     
   • Release the retaining tabs.
     
   • Remove the spacer assembly.
     Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

1. Remove the active grille shutter.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.