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Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  2. Disconnect the pinch strip electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Pinch Strip Electrical Connector
    G06070787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the pinch strip.
    • Remove the pin-type retainers.
    • Remove the grommet and route the harness out of the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Locating Pin-Type Retainers
    G06070788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.