Removing the air flap control

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE FRONT GRILL .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNTING FOR THE FRONT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE SUPPORT FOR THE FRONT BUMPER COVER AT TOP .
Refer to REMOVING SUPPORT FOR BUMPER COVER AT FRONT BOTTOM .

Loosen the screws (1) and (2) .

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1) .
Release the wiring harness (2) from the air flap control.
Remove the air flap control.

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Guide the reinforcement strut (1) out of the air flap control (2) .

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