FORD 2002 Explorer Sport Trac v.2 - Manual (Page 59)

To open the rear panel:
• Open the lock cover and unlock
the rear panel.
• Lift the rear panel to access items
in the pickup box.
• To close, lower the rear panel on
the pickup box.
The panel will automatically
lock when lowered onto the
pickup box.
To stow the rear panel:
• Before driving with the rear panel
open, unlock the rear panel.
• Lift the rear panel up, lay it on
top of the front panel and secure
it with the two straps to the
exterior tiedowns on the pickup
box.
Failure to secure the rear panel
could damage the tonneau cover
or vehicle.
To remove the tonneau cover:
The tonneau cover weighs 29 kg (70
lbs.) and needs to be supported
during removal since the panels will
automatically lock when set down
on the pickup box. This is a two
person operation.
• Unlock and support the front and
rear panels.
• Fold the rear panel on top of the
front panel.
• Pull the release levers on the underside of the tonnneau cover from
the pickup box and remove the cover.
For installation of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure.
Driver Controls
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