Service Procedure

A. Inspect Right Side Power Liftgate Pinch Sensor

1. Open the rear liftgate.





2. Using a small mirror, inspect the end of the right side power liftgate pinch sensor (Figure 1):

> If there is an upside down "T" molded into the end of the power liftgate pinch sensor, the power liftgate pinch sensor does not require replacement.

> Close the liftgate and return the vehicle to the customer.

> If there is not an upside down "T" molded into the end of the power liftgate pinch sensor (or it is not legible), the power liftgate pinch sensor must be replaced. Continue with Section B. Replace Power Liftgate Pinch Sensor.

B. Replace Power Liftgate Pinch Sensor

1. Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Open the liftgate and remove and save the upper liftgate trim panel.

3. Remove and save the lower liftgate trim panel.





4. Disconnect the right side power liftgate pinch sensor electrical connector (Figure 2).





5. Remove and save the two power liftgate pinch sensor retaining screws (Figure 3).





6. Remove and discard the two pins (Figure 4).

7. Remove and discard the original power liftgate pinch sensor.

8. Place the new power liftgate pinch sensor into position.

9. Engage the wiring harness grommet into the liftgate liftgate pinch sensor.

10. Engage the two power liftgate
pinch sensor push pins.

11. Install the two power liftgate pinch sensor retaining screws (Figure 3). Be sure to press the pinch sensor tight against the liftgate while tightening the power liftgate pinch sensor screws.

12. Connect the electrical connector from the power liftgate pinch sensor to the body wiring harness (Figure 2).

13. Install the lower liftgate trim panel.

14. Install the upper liftgate trim panel.

15. Connect the negative battery cable and close the hood.

16. Verify the right side power liftgate pinch sensor operation using the following procedure:

a. Cycle the power liftgate through one complete open and close cycle.

b. Cycle the power liftgate a second time and push on the right side power liftgate pinch sensor while the liftgate is halfway closed to verify that the power liftgate detects an obstruction and returns to the full open position.

WARNING:
Do not place your finger(s) between the liftgate and the body (in the pinch area) to test the power liftgate pinch sensor.