Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
Power Trunk / Liftgate Hazard Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the trim panel from liftgate.
4. Disconnect the pinch sensor wire harness connector.
5. Remove the screws holding the pinch sensor to liftgate.
6. Feed the pinch sensor wire harness out of the liftgate and remove the sensor from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the pinch sensor and install screws holding the sensor to the liftgate, third one down first. Torque screws to 25 in. lbs.
2. Install wire harness grommet in liftgate flange and route, connect the pinch sensor wire harness connector.
3. Install the trim panel on the liftgate.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Using an appropriate scan tool, check and erase any power liftgate control module diagnostic trouble codes related to the pinch sensor.
6. 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.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN TESTING PINCH SENSOR OPERATION. PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.