Radiator Shutter, Removing And Installing

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Pry Lever :80-200 
• Trim Removal Wedge :3409 

Removing

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

-- Disconnect and remove the connectors -1 and 3-

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-- Unclip the bracket -arrows- on the front end -1-

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-

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-- Pull the radiator shutter -1- with the seal toward the front.

-- Secure the radiator shutter -1- from falling out.

-- Unclip the seal -2- on the tabs -arrows-

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-- Remove the seal -2- from the radiator shutter -1-

-- Remove the seal -2- from the radiator shutter -1-

-- Remove the radiator shutter -1- downward.

-- Pay attention that the guide of the radiator shutter -2- is seated correctly on the bumper carrier -1- -arrow-