Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Pinch Strip, Pin-Type Retainer And Pinch Strip Electrical Connector

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Pin-type retainer (4 required)
2	42430B	Pinch strip
3	-	Pinch strip electrical connector

NOTE: Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.

Remove the liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Disconnect the pinch strip electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating Pinch Strip Electrical Connector
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Remove the pinch strip.
- Remove the pin-type retainers.
- Remove the grommet and route the harness out of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Pinch Strip
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.