Active Grille Shutter - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) - MI4: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Support the hood with a commercially available hood prop.

Open the Hood.

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Remove the front bumper. Refer to: Front Bumper .
Remove the Air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
1. Disconnect the engine air temperature electrical controller sensor connector.
2. Remove the radiator grill opening panel support screw.
3. Detach the knobs and remove the radiator grill opening panel support.
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1. If equipped. Disconnect the air bag sensor electrical connector.
2. Remove the bolts and position the hood latch assembly aside.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Detach the retainers and position the electrical wiring harness aside.

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1. Detach the active grille shutter actuator electrical wiring harness retainers.
2. Disconnect the active grille shutter actuator electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
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1. Remove the push pin type retainers.
2. Remove the bolts and the radiator lower air deflector.
  Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)
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1. Detach the knobs.
2. Remove the radiator grill opening panel reinforcement support.
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Position and secure the vehicle/axle stand under the radiator assembly. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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1. Remove the radiator upper mounting brackets and the radiator upper isolators.
2. Release the active grill shutter from radiator mounting rubber grommets.
3. Remove the active grill shutter.

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