Durango 2WD V8-5.7L Hybrid (2009)
Power Trunk / Liftgate Hazard Sensor: Service and Repair
Pinch Sensor - Installation
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Use extreme caution when testing pinch sensor operation.
1. Route the pinch sensor wire harness (5) through the hole in the liftgate (1). Push the wire harness grommet into place until fully seated.
2. Position the pinch sensor (2) to the liftgate (1) and align the holes to the fastening clips.
3. Install the four clips holding the sensor to the liftgate.
4. Connect the pinch sensor wire harness connector (4).
5. Install the trim panel on the liftgate, See: Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Liftgate Trim Panel - Installation.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.
7. Using an appropriate scan tool, check and erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic trouble codes related to the pinch sensor.
8. Verify power liftgate system and pinch sensor operation. Cycle the power liftgate through one complete open and close cycle, during the final
close cycle press the pinch sensor to verify the power liftgate detects an obstruction and returns to the full open position.
