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ukcobra 
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 Topic: Tow Bar Installation How ToPosted: 17 Sep 2011 at 11:47am |
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Last year I used a great How to on this site, whcih detailed how to install a Tow Bar and remove the Kuga rear bumper.
I have to remove the Tow Bar on my car as I am trading it in. I have searched the forum a few times and cannot find the article. Anyone have any good tips ? Mark |
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ukcobra
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Posted: 17 Sep 2011 at 11:53am |
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Typical, I spend ages searching yesterday, and today. I try something different and find what I need
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/how-to-remove-front-rear-bumpers_topic2042.html |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2012 at 7:58pm |
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Just thought I'd stick up this web link, which takes you to Westfalia's web site and you can download instructions (pdf format) on how to install your towbar on a specific vehicle, just select your vehicle in the drop down boxes.
I download the detachable one for the Kuga and it's quite nicely laid out, even showing those hidden screws behind the wheel arch covers, all those other screws to get the bumper removed and also shows the small cut out in the bumper. http://www.westfalia-automotive.de/index.php?id=6&L=1 Edited by KugaSpud - 14 Jan 2012 at 7:59pm |
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Posted: 16 Mar 2012 at 9:04am |
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My Kuga comes complete the detachable tow bar option
 but no mention with it or in the Kuga instruction book of the wiring set-up. I guess I am being naive/thick  but is there a socket somewhere on the vehicle to plug a trailer/ caravan lead into.
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Chestrefeldian
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Posted: 16 Mar 2012 at 7:44pm |
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Hi FullEnglishIf the towbar was installed by Ford, then look about 6 inches to the left of where the towbar fits into its socket and you should find a 13 pin socket which swivels downthrough about 45 to 50 degrees. You'll have to kneel to locate it first time but once you know where it is you can just feel for it and pull it down.
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Posted: 17 Mar 2012 at 3:19pm |
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Eureka! Yes it's there - now I have to find a reason to want to pull anything (behave!)
Not only that a friend with good ears has solved another problem for me. The sat nav lady is not saying 'leftleft' but 'nextleft'. Makes a difference! Now i've just got to go out and find why my remote house front door bell doesn't ring -again!!
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Posted: 18 Mar 2012 at 3:38pm |
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Ford fitted tow bars will not have pins 9 & 10 connected so you will not charge your battery/operate ATC if you have it nor will you fridge work when you are towing
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61 plate Titanium FWD 140 in Lunar Sky with removable tow bar. Convenience / Appearance pack 19" wheels and Thule Xpedition basket
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Posted: 18 Mar 2012 at 3:51pm |
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Thanks for that tip which I will endeavour to remember in due course
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Posted: 18 Mar 2012 at 10:40pm |
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I hope UKCobra kept his rear bumper beam!!!
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Posted: 19 Mar 2012 at 12:17pm |
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The 2 feeds for the pins 9 and 10 can easily be fitted for around £25 for parts., in a couple of hours at home. Earths 11 and 13 are sometimes taped up on the loom with the ring on the end ready for fitment to the earth bolt in the n/s boot area.
Incidentally, the new Cmax has all pins working correctly from the factory, so i guess the next Kuga will have to.
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