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:
Open the liftgate.
Stop the liftgate movement by pressing
the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.Note: Once the liftgate stops moving,
you
can manually move it to the desired height.
Press and hold the control button on
the liftgate until a tone sounds,
indicating programming is complete...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Two Leg Puller
Removal
Open the rear pivot arm nut cover.
Remove the rear wiper pivot arm nut.
Remove the rear wiper pivot arm...