Ford 2007 Escape Hybrid Owner's Manual page 299

Maintenance and Specifications
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING FILTER (REAR A/C)
MAINTENANCE
The high voltage battery has a dedicated A/C cooling system which
includes an air filter.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate
intervals for air filter.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter.
Changing the high voltage battery air filter element
1. Remove access panel located in
the rear cargo area on the driver's
side trim panel to expose the filter
cover.
2. Push the tabs (located on each
side of filter cover) while pulling
gently to remove filter cover.
3. Install new filter and filter cover (note arrows indicating top side).
4. Re-install the access panel into the trim panel.
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