26/07/2023 16:50:16

Active Louver - Front Fascia - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 18503002

Removal

  1. Remove the front fascia assembly See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install) .
  2. Disconnect the louver actuator connector, and then release the electrical harness edge clip (x1).
  3. Remove the screws (x3) that attach the active louver to the fog light and front fascia assembly (torque 1 Nm).
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    Note
    European vehicles built after February 19, 2019 have 4 screws attaching the active louver to the fog light and front fascia assembly (torque 1 Nm).
  4. Remove the louver assembly from the front fascia: From the inside of the fascia, lift the outboard side of the louver, and then slide it out.
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    CAUTION
    Use care not to damage the chrome bezel on the louver during removal.

Installation

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Note
Clean the affected areas before installation.
  1. Install the new louver assembly: Slide the inboard side of the louver into position, and then pivot the outboard edge to fully seat the louver assembly.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Use care not to damage the chrome bezel on the louver during installation.
  2. Install the screws (x3) that attach the active louver to the fog light and front fascia assembly (torque 1 Nm).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    European vehicles built after February 19, 2019 have 4 screws attaching the active louver to the fog light and front fascia assembly (torque 1 Nm).
  3. Reconnect the louver actuator connector, and then install the electrical harness edge clip (x1).
  4. Reinstall the front fascia assembly See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install) .
  5. After all components are reinstalled, connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle and perform the following:
    In Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "Louver-Calibration" into the search field, click PROC_THC_X_LOUVER-CALIBRATIONSearch for routine in ToolboxThermal, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  6. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.