Ford Escape: Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
The cabin air filter improves the quality of
air in your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen
and other particles.
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
Replace the filter at regular intervals.
The cabin air filter is behind the glove
compartment.
To remove the lower glove compartment
and access the filter:
- Open the glove compartment.

- Press the tab on each side.
- Fully lower the glove compartment.
- Pull the glove compartment toward
you.
Heated Windshield
(If Equipped)
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
When you switch the heated rear
window on, the windshield wiper
de-icer turns on.
Heated Rear Window
Press the button to clear the
rear
window of thin ice and fog...
Front Seat Precautions
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
All vehicles
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the HUD combiner module bezel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Head Up Display (HUD) combiner module screen
Using a diagnostic scan tool, move the HUD combiner..
Inspection
Recover the refrigerant.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and
Charging (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General
Procedures).
Disconnect the condenser from the A/C system. Refer to the appropriate
removal and installation section in Group 412 for the procedure.
Use the correct adapters with the A/C Servic..