26/07/2023 16:48:24

Active Louver - Center (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 18500602

Removal

  1. Remove the front fascia (refer to procedure).
  2. Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure)
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    Warning
    Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
  3. On each side of the vehicle, release the clip that secures the active louver.
  4. Release the active louver from the condenser fan module by pushing up on the base of the louver, then rotating the top toward the front of the vehicle. Do not completely remove the louver from the vehicle at this time.
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    Note
    At this time, there is still a harness connected to the active louver. Continue to support the louver during the next step; do not allow the louver to hang from the harness.
  5. Release the edge clips that secure the louver harness to the louver, then disconnect the harness.
  6. Remove the active louver from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  • During reinstallation, align the guide pins on the top of the louver with the slots in the condenser fan module, then rotate the base of the louver towards the vehicle. Ensure that the louver is secure.
    1. In Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "Test-Start" into the search field, and click PROC_THC_X_THERMAL-TESTvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Thermal Test.
    2. Select precondition, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
    3. Click the Actions tab, type "Test-Result" into the search field, and click PROC_THC_X_THERMAL-TESTvia Toolbox: (link)via Service Mode: Thermal ➜ Actions ➜ Thermal Test, and allow the routine to complete.