Installing the air flap control

• Thread the reinforcement strut (1)  on to the air flap control (2)  .

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• Install the air flap control.
• Attach the wiring harness (2)  to the air flap control.
• Connect connectors (1)  and lock.

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• Tighten down screws (1)  .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front reinforcement strut
  M10x20 screw	Tightening torque	56 Nm

• Tighten down screws (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Automatic air flap control
  screw	Tightening torque	4 Nm

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING SUPPORT FOR BUMPER COVER AT FRONT BOTTOM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SUPPORT FOR THE FRONT UPPER BUMPER COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COVERS AT FRONT BOTTOM ON LEFT AN RIGHT SIDES .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE MOUNTING FOR THE FRONT BUMPER COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT RADIATOR GRILL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .