Pinch Sensor - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Open the liftgate (2).
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the lower trim from the liftgate inner panel. Liftgate Trim Panel - Removal.
4. Reach through the access hole in the liftgate inner panel to access and disconnect the pinch sensor pigtail wire connector (4) from the liftgate wire harness connector (3).
5. Disengage the five plastic retainers of the pinch sensor (1) from the liftgate shut face.
6. Disengage the pigtail wire grommet on the lower end of the pinch sensor from the clearance hole in the liftgate shut face.
7. While guiding the pigtail wire out through the clearance hole, remove the pinch sensor from the liftgate.