Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Anti-Pinch Switch

Removal

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
   Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. On both sides.
   Disconnect the liftgate anti-pinch switch electrical connector.
   

1. On both sides.
   
   1. Remove the retainers.
      
   2. Remove the rubber grommet and route the electrical connector out of the liftgate. Remove the liftgate anti-pinch switch.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.