Installing the bottom automatic air flap control

Check 

• Check the guides (1)  on the bottom air flap control (2)  for damage.

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  Result 

  » The guides are damaged.

  Measure

  • Replace the bottom air flap control.
• Connect and lock corresponding connectors.
• Position the bottom air flap control and feed in with the guides (3)  .
• Tighten down screws (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Lower air flap control on bumper cover support
  Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	4.6 Nm

• If applicable, clip in the vehicle wiring harness with the holder (1)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE FRONT RADAR SENSOR (FRS) WITH THE BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING BUMPER COVER, FRONT .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
• Refer to INSTALLING CENTER RADIATOR GRILLE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALL THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to ADJUSTING THE FRONT RADAR SENSOR (FRS) .