Active Shutter Grille - Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY






NOTE: When replacing the active grill shutter assembly or active grill shutter actuator with a service part it will be necessary to perform a counter reset with a scan tool. Follow the scan tool prompts as located under PCM/Misc. Functions/Active Grill Shutter Replace.

1. Place an appropriate sized flat bladed tool (1), or equivalent between the active grill shutter frame (2) and the vane (3) outer end.
2. Gently pry until the vane (3) tab is released from the frame (2).





3. Upper and lower vanes will need to be unclipped from the linkage (2) , center vanes sit in the slot guides.
4. Move vane outward (3) to release it from the frame (1).
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5. Remove the six lower vanes (2) from the active grill shutter housing.
6. Rotate the linkage (1) upward.

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Remove the two fasteners (1).
8. Remove the active grill shutter actuator (2) from the active grill shutter frame.