2011 FORD KUGA 501

maintained, depending on the vehicle.
Work on airbag systems may only be
performed by persons who have a relevant
certificate of competence.
For additional information, refer to: (501-20
Supplemental Restraint System) Driver Air Bag Module (Removal and
Installation),
Passenger Air Bag Module (Removal and
Installation),
Side Air Bag Module (Removal and Installation),
Side Air Curtain Module (Removal and
Installation),
Restraints Control Module (RCM) (Removal and
Installation).
Pay attention to the following points:
• Disconnect the battery negative clamp and cover the battery terminal.
• Disconnect the electrical connector at the airbag control module.
• If welding is to be performed directly near a control module, it must be disconnected or
removed.
• Never connect the negative cable of the welder near an airbag or a control module.
• Connect the negative cable of the welder close to the location of the weld.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Steering wheel to shroud interfer-
ence.
Power steering system grinding
noise – an abrasive noise (like
sand paper rubbing against
wood) occurs between moving
components such as steering
wheel and the steering column
shroud. Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Steering column bearing.
CHECK if floor covering is
obstructing the steering gear
pinion.
Foreign material in contact with
the steering column shaft.
CHECK the installation of the
floor seal.
CHECK the clockspring and
secure if necessary.
REFER to:Clockspring (501-20
Supplemental Restraint
System, Removal and Installa-
tion).
Clockspring.
Power Steering Zip Noise
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
High viscosity of power steering
fluid at low temperature.
Power steering system zip noise
– occurs when hydraulic fluid
does not flow freely through the
power steering pump supply hose
from steering fluid reservoir to
power steering pump causing
cavitation at the pump. Zip is
primarily a cold weather start-up
phenomenon (below -10°C). BLEED the power steering
system.
REFER to:
Power Steering
System Vacuum Bleeding (211-
00 Steering System - General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
Aeration of the power steering
fluid.
Driveline Noise and Vibration
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
GO toPinpoint Test A.
• Wheel end vibration.
• Engine/transmission.
Shake and vibration while driving
GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Air cleaner.
• Power assisted steering.
• Powertrain.
• Powertrain/drivetrain mounts.
• Exhaust system.
Tip-in moan
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Blower Motor — RHD(34 374 0)
Special Tool(s)412-131
Remover/Installer, Blower
Engine
E42948
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End
Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
2. Torque: 25
Nm
E101389
3.Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering
Column, Removal and Installation).
4. Refer to: Floor Console Extension - Vehicles
With: Center Armrest (501-12 Instrument
Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
5.
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6. Torque: 25Nm
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Blower Motor Resistor — Vehicles With: Manual TemperatureControl, RHD(34 382 0)
Removal
1.Refer to: Floor Console Extension - Vehicles
With: Center Armrest (501-12 Instrument
Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
2.
E102293
3.
E101666
x2
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Blower Motor Resistor — Vehicles With: Dual AutomaticTemperature Control(34 382 0)
Removal
1.Refer to: In-Vehicle Crossbeam (501-12
Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and
Installation).
2.
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x2
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Evaporator Core Orifice
Special Tool(s)
412-027
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (1/2" blue) 412-034
Remover/Installer, Evaporator
Core Orifice Special Tool(s)
412-034-01
Adapter for 412-034 412-035
Remover, Damaged
Evaporator Core Orifice
Materials
Specification
Name
WSH-M1C231-B /
6U7J-M1C231-AA
Compressor Oil - Air
Conditioning
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details. 1.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00
Climate Control System - General Information,
General Procedures).
2. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End
Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Footwell Vent/Duct Blend Door Actuator — RHD(34 591 0)
Removal
1.
Refer to: Floor Console Extension - Vehicles
With: Center Armrest (501-12 Instrument
Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
2. 3.
Installation
1.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. G1065565en
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Air Inlet Blend Door Actuator(34 606 0)
Removal
1.
Refer to: Floor Console Extension - Vehicles
With: Center Armrest (501-12 Instrument
Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
2. 3.
Installation
1.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. G1065557en
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