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Active Grille Shutter (AGS) Actuator
for 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4L I4 Turbo · FWD
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Labor Hours
1hr
Range: 0.7–1.3 hr
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Technician notes
- Shutter sits behind the lower front fascia grille opening ahead of the radiator; lower the front fascia (or remove the lower grille) to reach the actuator on the shutter frame.
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