2011 FORD KUGA Chassis

About This Manual
Introduction
This manual covers diagnosis and testing and
repair procedures.
It is structured into groups and sections, with
specific system sections grouped together under
their relevant group.
A group covers a specific portion of the vehicle.
The manual is divided into five groups, General
Information, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical and
Body and Paint. The number of the group is the
first number of a section number.
Within Etis, the navigation tree will list the groups.
After selecting a group the navigation tree will then
list the sections within that group. Each section has
a contents list detailing Specifications, Description
and Operation, Diagnosis and Testing, General
Procedures, Disassembly and Assembly, Removal
and Installation.
References to LH (left-hand) and RH
(right-hand)
All LH and RH references to the vehicle are taken
from a position sitting in the driver seat looking
forward.
Vehicle LH and RH definition
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Description
Item
LH
1
RH
2
All LH and RH references to the engine are taken
from a position at the flywheel looking towards the
crankshaft pulley.
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foams should be conducted with extraction
ventilation. See also the vehicle Body Repair
Manual.
Freon
SeeAir Conditioning Refrigerant.
Fuels
See also, Fire, Legal Aspects, Chemicalsand
Solvents.
Avoid skin contact with fuel where possible. Should
contact occur, wash the affected skin with soap
and water.
Gasoline (Petrol)
Highly flammable - observe No Smoking policy.
For additional information, refer to: Petrol and
Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety
Precautions (100-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
Gas-oil (Diesel Fuel)
Kerosene (Paraffin)
Used also as heating fuel, solvent and cleaning
agent.
Flammable - observe No Smoking policy.
Irritation of the mouth and throat may result from
swallowing. The main hazard from swallowing
arises if liquid aspiration into the lungs occurs.
Liquid contact dries the skin and can cause
irritation or dermatitis. Splashes in the eye may be
slightly irritating.
In normal circumstances the low volatility does not
give rise to harmful vapors. Exposure to mists and
vapors from kerosene at elevated temperature
should be avoided (mists may arise in dewaxing).
Avoid skin and eye contact and make sure there
is adequate ventilation.
Gas Cylinders
See also Fire. Gases such as oxygen, acetylene, argon and
propane are normally stored in cylinders at
pressures of up to 138 bar (2000 psi) and great
care should be taken in handling these cylinders
to avoid mechanical damage to them or to the valve
gear attached. The contents of each cylinder
should be clearly identified by appropriate
markings.
Cylinders should be stored in well-ventilated
enclosures, and protected from ice and snow, or
direct sunlight. Fuel gases, for example acetylene
and propane, should not be stored in close
proximity to oxygen cylinders.
Care should be exercised to prevent leaks from
gas cylinders and lines, and to avoid sources of
ignition.
Only trained personnel should undertake work
involving gas cylinders.
Gases
See
Gas Cylinders.
Gaskets (Fluoroelastomer)
SeeViton.
General Workshop Tools and
Equipment
It is essential that all tools and equipment are
maintained in good condition and that the correct
safety equipment is used where required.
Never use tools or equipment for any purpose other
than that for which they were designed. Never
overload equipment such as hoists, jacks, axle and
chassis stands or lifting slings. Damage caused by
overloading is not always immediately apparent
and may result in a fatal failure the next time that
the equipment is used.
Do not use damaged or defective tools or
equipment, particularly high-speed equipment such
as grinding wheels. A damaged grinding wheel can
disintegrate without warning and cause serious
injury.
Wear suitable eye protection when using grinding,
chiseling or sand blasting equipment.
Wear a suitable breathing mask when using
abrasive blasting equipment, working with
asbestos-based materials or using spraying
equipment.
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DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
B4: CHECK THE POWERTRAIN/DRIVETRAIN MOUNTS
1 Carry out the powertrain/drivetrain mount neut-
ralizing procedure
• Are the powertrain/drivetrain mounts OK?
zYe s Vehicle condition corrected. ROAD TEST as
necessary.
zNoINSTALL new powertrain/drivetrain mounts
as necessary. ROAD TEST as necessary.
PINPOINT TEST C : IDLE BOOM/SHAKE/VIBRATION/SHUDDER
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
C1: CHECK THE CABLE/HOSES
1 Check the engine compartment for any
component that may have a touch condition
between the engine and body or chassis. For
example: control cable, air conditioning (A/C)
hoses, acceleration cable.
• Are the components OK?
zYe s GO to C2 .
zNo
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. ROAD TEST as necessary.
C2: CHECK THE ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR
1 Check the engine cooling radiator mountings
and bushings for security and condition. Check
the radiator installation for any component that
may have a touch condition.
• Is the installation and bushings OK?
zYe s GO to C3 .
zNo
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. ROAD TEST as necessary.
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Audio System – Overview
Keycode entry - vehicle with standard
audio system
The keycode is entered via the MENU button and
the arrow buttons. The keycode is then confirmed
with the rotary/pushbutton in the middle of the unit.
Only a limited number of attempts to enter the
correct keycode are allowed. The number of
attempts already made is shown in the display.
Following every subsequent unsuccessful attempt,
an uninterrupted waiting period must be observed
before a further attempt can be made.
The display then shows "WAIT XX" and counts
down to "0", provided the ignition remains switched
on. Once this time has expired, a new attempt can
be made to enter the keycode.
After a certain number of unsuccessful attempts
at entering the keycode, the display will show
"LOCKED" or "SAFE". The customer will now be
unable to switch on the device.
The authorized Ford dealer can remove the lock
and can make up to three further attempts.
Vehicle Identification Number (VID) -
entry - vehicle with standard audio
system
It is often extremely difficult to return stolen audio
units which have been seized by the police to their
owners.
Therefore, many Ford audio units offer the option
of, for example, entering a vehicle identification
number into the unit.
For Ford audio systems, the abbreviation VID is
used to refer to the Vehicle Identification Number.
The VIN (chassis number) or, for instance, the number plate number can be entered and this
fulfills the security function.
The VIN is programmed ex works. If the unit is
replaced, the VIN is automatically transferred by
the diagnostics system during configuration.
Self-check routine - vehicles with
standard audio system.
The audio unit must be in radio mode before
entering the Self-Diagnostic Mode.
To enter the audio unit Self-Diagnostic Mode,
switch the audio unit ON. Press pre-set buttons 3
and 6 simultaneously and then release them again.
Keycode entry - vehicles with upgraded
audio system
The station keys are used to enter the keycode.
Station key 5 is used to confirm the keycode.
Only a limited number of attempts to enter the
correct keycode are allowed. The number of
attempts already made is shown in the display.
After the second unsuccessful attempt, the person
entering the keycode will have to wait for an
uninterrupted period of time before making the next
attempt.
The display then shows "WAIT XX" and counts
down to "0", provided the ignition remains switched
on. Once this time has expired, a new attempt can
be made to enter the keycode.
After a certain number of unsuccessful attempts
at entering the keycode, the display will show
"LOCKED" or "SAFE". The customer will now be
unable to switch on the device.
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