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
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the cowl panel grille
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Remove the 2 LH side (under hood) instrument panel bolts
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Position the manual steering column adjuster lever in t..
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone SealantTA-29
WSS-M4G323-A8
Removal
Remove the transmission.
Refer to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Mark the location of the studbolts for assembly.
NOTE:
The transmission case cover bolts are low pro..