Active Grille Shutter Actuator: Removal

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

Remove the active grill shutter. Refer to: Active Grille Shutter - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) - MI4 . Refer to: Active Grille Shutter - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS) .
1. Release the upper vanes from active grill shutter.
2. Remove the upper vanes.
3. Release the lower vanes from the active grill shutter.
4. Remove the lower vanes.
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Remove the active grill shutter vanes lever mounting bolt and the slider.

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Remove the active grill shutter vanes lever.

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1. Detach the lock.
2. Remove the active grill shutter actuator.

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