Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Exterior Trim and Ornamentation
Exterior Trim (Component Location)

Item	Description
1	Engine hood trim strip
2	Fender trim cover
3	Cover, front door window
4	Windshield strip
5	Roof strip
6	Front trim strip, front door window
7	Rear trim strip, front door window
8	Front trim strip, rear door window
9	Rear trim strip, rear door window
10	Trim strip, rear side window
11	Tailgate lettering
12	Tailgate emblem
13	Tailgate variant sign
14	Rear fender flap in rear wheel arch
15	Rear trim strip, rear wheel arch
16	Front trim strip, rear wheel arch
17	Front fender flap in rear wheel arch
18	Door trim strip, rear
19	Rocker panel moulding
20	Door trim strip, front
21	Front flap
22	Rear trim strip, front wheel arch
23	Front trim strip, front wheel arch

Exterior Trim (System Operation and Component Description)

System Operation

Depending on the way in which they are attached, the components can either be reused or need to be replaced.

Components which are attached with adhesive take should be detached with a plastic wedge.

Component Description

Engine hood trim strip

The trim strip is glued.

A new one will need to be fitted after the old one has been removed.

Windshield strip

The trim strip comes in two parts. Part 1 is inserted in part 2 and can be pulled out to the top.

Part 2 is glued and only becomes accessible once the windshield has been removed.

Both parts will need to be replaced with new ones after the old ones have been removed.

Roof strip

The fender flap is attached with clips and one screw.

It can be reused after it has been removed

Front trim strip, front wheel arch

The trim strip is a push-fit.

The trim strip can be reused after it has been removed.

Front flap

The front fender flap is attached with clips and screws.

It can be reused after it has been removed.

Rear trim strip, front wheel arch

First detach the front fender flap.

The strip is secured with clips.

The trim strip can be reused after it has been removed.

Door trim strip, front

The strip is secured with adhesive tape.

A new trim strip will need to be fitted after the old one has been removed.

Front fender flap in rear wheel arch

The fender flap is attached with clips and one screw.

It can be reused after it has been removed.

Rocker panel moulding

First detach the front fender flap in the rear wheelhouse.

The strip is secured with clips.

The trim strip can be reused after it has been removed.

Door trim strip, rear

The strip is secured with adhesive tape.

A new trim strip will need to be fitted after the old one has been removed.

Front trim strip, rear wheel arch

The strip is secured with clips.

The trim strip can be reused after it has been removed.

Rear fender flap in rear wheel arch

The fender flap is attached with clips and screws. It can be reused after it has been removed

Rear trim strip, rear wheel arch

First detach the rear fender flap in the rear wheelhouse.

The trim strip is a push-fit.

The trim strip can be reused after it has been removed.

Fender trim cover

1. With the front door open, guide a screwdriver through the indicated opening and lightly press the tab forwards to unhook the insert.

2. Take out the cover from the outside.

The cover can be reused after it has been removed.

Cover, front door window

The cover is secured with clips.

CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the clips.

The cover can be reused after it has been removed.

Front trim strip, front door window

First remove the inner trim of the side window in order to gain access to the fastening screws of the trim strip.

Refer to: Front Door Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).

The trim strip is secured with screws.

The trim strip can be reused after it has been removed.

Rear trim strip, front door window

The trim strip is secured with clips and glued as well.

A new trim strip will need to be fitted after the old one has been removed.

Front trim strip, rear door window

The trim strip is secured with clips and glued as well.

Remove the window seal prior to removal.

Refer to: Rear Door Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).

The window seal cannot be refitted until the trim strip has been installed.

A new trim strip will need to be fitted after the old one has been removed.

Rear trim strip, rear door window

The trim strip is secured with clips and glued as well.

A new trim strip will need to be fitted after the old one has been removed.

Trim strip, rear side window

The strip is secured with clips

CAUTION: Take extra care when handling the component

To remove the strip: 1. Using a screwdriver, press against the lower hook at the rear clip and unhook the strip from the lower edge.

2. Unhook the upper edge of the strip at the rear clip.

3. Repeat these steps on the remaining clips (working from the rear to the front).

The trim strip can be reused after it has been removed.

For installation: 1. Hook in the strip at the upper hook on the front clip and then allow it to clip into the lower hook.

2. Repeat this step on the remaining clips (working from the front to the rear).

Tailgate lettering

A new replacement will needed after the old one has been removed.

Tailgate emblem

The emblem is secured with adhesive tape.

A new one will need to be fitted after the old one has been removed.

Tailgate variant sign

he sign is secured with adhesive tape.

A new one will need to be fitted after the old one has been removed.

Exterior Trim (Component Location)

Rear Spoiler

Roof Rail

Front Fender Moulding