Ford Escape: Luggage Compartment
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER
WARNING: Make sure that you
properly secure the luggage cover.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury in the event of a
sudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not place objects
on the luggage cover. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death in the event of a sudden
stop or crash.
Installing the Luggage Cover
- Insert the luggage cover.

- Attach the retaining cord to the
luggage compartment trim panel.

- Insert the retaining clips into the
litfgate trim panel.
Note: Make sure to support the luggage
cover when inserting the retaining clips.
Removing the Luggage Cover
- Open the liftgate.

- Detach the retaining clips on the
liftgate trim panel.

- Detach the retaining cord on the
luggage compartment trim panel.
Note: Support the luggage cover when
detaching the retaining clips.
- Lift the luggage cover out of the
liftgate.
The luggage cover can be stowed in the
luggage compartment.
Roof Rack Precautions
WARNING: Read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions when you
are fitting a roof rack.
WARNING: When loading the roof
racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the battery.
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Detach the brake booster tube from dash panel and position aside.
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
5 mm Drill Bit
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Torque:
13 lb.i..