Body and Paint

Active Grille Shutter - Removal and Installation

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
0102030405064N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Remove the front bumper cover.
    Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
  2. On both sides.
    Remove the pin-type retainers.
    Ford Fusion. Active Grille Shutter. Removal and Installation
  3. Remove the bolts.
    Torque: 53 lb-in (6 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Active Grille Shutter. Removal and Installation

    1. Remove the bolts.
    1. Release the retaining tabs.
    1. Lift and remove the bridge link.
    Ford Fusion. Active Grille Shutter. Removal and Installation
  4. Remove the active grille shutter.
    Ford Fusion. Active Grille Shutter. Removal and Installation

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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