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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
Remove the front head restraint.
Depress the locking tab.
Remove the front head restraint.
Remove and discard the front head restraint guide sleeve(s).
Release the tab.
Remove and disc..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
Refer to: Valve Cover (303-01C Engine, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Turn the engine clockwise only, and only use the crankshaft bolt.
NOTE:
Before removing the camshafts, measure the
clearance of each valve at base circle, with the lobe pointed away from
the tappet. Failure to measure all clearan..