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:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-A
ESA-M1C200-AESE-M1C171-A
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or
sideways to remove...
Stopping the Liftgate Movement
Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This
could damage the power liftgate and its
components.
Note: Selections will vary depending on
region or options.
You can stop the liftgate movement by
doing any of the following:
Pressing the outside liftgate control
button...