Radiator Shutter, Removing And Installing

Removing: 

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

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the temperature sensor -3- from the air duct.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Disconnect the connector -4- on the adjustment motor.

-- Release the catches -5- and pull the radiator shutter -1- downward.

Installing: 

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- After changing the radiator shutter a basic setting must be performed.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. To do so, turn on the ignition and select the following menu item on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester:

• 0001 - Adaptation of the Radiator Shutter Motor - V544 

Tightening Specification