Welcome to the joys of rear service, cabinet off repairs on a Maytag Highlander. To save abuse on the chrome strip, you removed all the screws (Pozi's) where the cabinet attached to the base, undo hosing and wiring as needed and lift the cabinet off to allow access to the goodies you can't get to by just removing the back. Just remember to label your connections or better yet, use a digital camera to help 'remember' where things go.
The higher end washers like the 142 and 700's were front service and I wish the Highlanders were as well... Todd, you have the number...
RCD