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

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Anti-Pinch Switch

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
    Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  1. Disconnect the liftgate anti-pinch switch electrical connector.
  1. Remove the retainers.
    1. Remove the rubber grommet and route the electrical connector through the liftgate.
    1. Remove the retainer and the liftgate anti-pinch switch.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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