Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Anti-Pinch Switch
Removal
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Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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On both sides.
Disconnect the liftgate anti-pinch switch electrical connector.
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On both sides.
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Remove the retainers.
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Remove the rubber grommet and route the electrical
connector out of the liftgate. Remove the liftgate anti-pinch switch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Open the liftgate.
Remove the high mounted stoplamp...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar...
Other information:
Removal
Release the clips and remove the IPMA cover.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Release the tabs and remove the IPMA .
Installation
Install the IPMA ...
Draining
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove and discard the RDU fluid fill plug.
Remove and discard the RDU fluid drain plug and allow the RDU fluid to drain...