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Active Grille Shutter: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery side, disconnect the ground terminal from the 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  2. Remove the front under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  3. Remove the bumper face - front. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Bumper. >
  4. Remove the active grille shutter.
    1. Disconnect each connector and release the harness clip.
    2. Remove the bolts, release the clips, and then remove the active grille shutter.
      Fig 1: Locating Active Grille Shutter Connector, Bolts And Clips
      G09490447Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Release the claws and then remove the ambient sensor.
      Fig 2: Locating Ambient Sensor Claws
      G09490448Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.