26/07/2023 16:54:56
Active Louver - Center (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 18500602
Removal
- Remove the front bumper (refer to procedure).
- Remove the radiator (refer to procedure).
- Remove the ankle catcher (refer to procedure).
- Remove the plastic rivets (x3) that secure the active center louver to the carrier.
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Remove the bolts (x8) that secure the active center louver to the carrier
(torque 11 Nm).
- Remove the active center louver assembly.
- Place the active center louver assembly assembly on a soft, clean surface with the front of the duct assembly facing down.
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Remove the screws (x2) that secure the LH louver vent motor to the active center
louver assembly (torque 1 Nm).
- Remove the louver vent motor.
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Release the bolt that secures the horn bracket to the active center louver
assembly assembly (torque 5 Nm).
NoteDo not release the nut that secure the horn to the bracket.
- Remove the horn and bracket by maneuvering them out through the circular hole in the radiator duct assembly.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
CAUTION
If installing an active center louver assembly with circular
cutouts for 2nd generation horns, install the 2nd generation horns. Do not leave the
cutouts unplugged.
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Power cycle the thermal controller:
- Remove the Thermal System Controls fuse.
- Wait approximately 30 seconds.
- Reinstall the fuse.
- In Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "Louver-Calibration" into the search field, click PROC_THC_X_LOUVER-CALIBRATIONvia Toolbox: (link), click Run, and allow the routine to complete.