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Replacing the Timing Belt on a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi

Model: Ford Kuga MK 1, C394 - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Timing belt

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Today, you will learn the main steps to remove and replace the timing belt on a first-generation Ford Kuga. First, lift the vehicle and remove the front right wheel: then undo the screws on the wheel arch and take it off. Now, using a spanner, loosen the bolt on the tensioner to remove it and extract the timing belt.

The video also shows how to replace the coolant by disconnecting the radiator hose and letting it drain; then fit the new one and reassemble everything!


Updated on 9 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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