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

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

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SENSOR .
• Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE FRONT RADAR SENSOR (FRS) WITH THE BRACKET .
• Refer to INSERTING TOP AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
• Refer to REPLACING UPPER ADAPTER FOR BUMPER TRIM PANEL .
• 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 THE COVER FOR CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .