Ford Kuga

 Owners Manual

Maintenance
Changing a Bulb

WARNINGS

• Switch the lamps and the ignition off.
• Let the bulb cool down before removing it.

Note: Only fit bulbs of the correct specification.

Note: The following instructions describe how to remove the bulbs. Fit replacements in the reverse order unless otherwise stated.

Headlamp

Type 1

1. Low beam headlamp
2. High beam and daytime running lamp

Headlamp High Beam

1. Remove the cover.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it.

Note: Do not touch the glass of the bulb.

Headlamp Low Beam

1. Release the metal retaining clip.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove the bulb.

Note: Do not touch the glass of the bulb.

Type 2

1. Low beam headlamp
2. High beam headlamp
3. Fixed bending light
4. Daytime running lamp and park position

Headlamp High Beam

1. Release the metal retaining clip.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove the bulb.

Note: Do not touch the glass of the bulb.

Headlamp Fixed Bending Light Bulb

1. Remove the cover.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it.

Note: Do not touch the glass of the bulb.

Direction Indicator, Front Fog Lamp and Position Lamp

Note: The position and direction indicator bulbs are not serviceable items, see an authorized dealer if they fail.

1. Fog lamp
2. Park lamp
3. Direction indicator lamp

1. Turn the steering wheel to full lock.

2. Remove the retaining clips from the front wheel splash shield to gain access to the lamp assembly.

3. Remove the bulb holder from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

5. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder by pulling it straight out.

Side Repeater

1. Carefully remove the side repeater.

2. Remove the bulb holder.

3. Remove the bulb.

Approach Lamp

Note:Position the mirror glass as far inward as possible.

1. Insert a screwdriver into the gap between the mirror housing and the mirror glass and release the metal retaining clip.

2. Remove the lamp.

3. Remove the bulb.

Rear Lamps

Type 1

Direction Indicator, Tail and Brake Lamp

1. Make sure the lighting control is in the off position and open the liftgate.

2. Remove the two bolt covers using a standard flat tip screwdriver.

3. Remove the two bolts from the lamp assembly.

4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from your vehicle.

Type 2

Direction Indicator

Follow the same procedure as type 1 to remove the direction indicator bulb.

Note:The tail and brake lamp bulbs are not serviceable items, see an authorized dealer if they fail.

Reversing Lamp

1. Insert a suitable object to pry open the trim panel.

2. Remove the nut from the lamp assembly.

3. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from your vehicle.

4. Gently press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn it counterclockwise and remove it.

Rear Fog Lamp

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

2. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it.

Central High Mounted Brake Lamp

These are not serviceable items, see an authorized dealer if they fail.

License Plate Lamp

1. Carefully release the spring clip.

2. Remove the lamp.

3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.

Interior lamp

1. Carefully remove the lamp.

2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.

3. Remove the bulb.

Reading lamps

1. Carefully remove the lamp.

2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.

3. Remove the bulb.

Luggage Compartment Lamp, Footwell Lamp and Liftgate Lamp

1. Carefully prize out the lamp.

2. Remove the bulb.

General Information

Opening and Closing the Hood

Under Hood Overview - 1.6L EcoBoost

Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost

Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel

Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost

Engine Oil Check

Engine Coolant Check

Washer Fluid Check

Changing the 12V Battery

Changing the Wiper Blades

Removing a Headlamp

Changing a Bulb

Bulb Specification Chart

Technical Specifications