Installing the retaining pin for linkage of air flap control above

Precondition 

• Open the air flaps to the left and right before inserting the retaining pin.

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .

• Open the air flaps to the left and right before installing the retaining pin (1).
• Note the installation position of the retaining pin (1).
• Install the retaining pin (1) and let it engage audibly.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .