Power Liftgate (PLG) Touch Sensor Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate recess cover (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (With power liftgate (PLG) system) (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) REAR SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Power Liftgate Touch Sensor And Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the screw.

Fig 2: Power Liftgate Touch Sensor And Screw
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Remove the clips.

Fig 3: Power Liftgate Touch Sensor And Clips
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Press the clip tabs in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clip from the liftgate.

Fig 4: Pressing Clip Tabs
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Move the power liftgate (PLG) touch sensor grommet in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the tabs.

Fig 5: Moving Power Liftgate Touch Sensor Grommet
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Pull the wiring harness out of the vehicle body.
Remove the power liftgate (PLG) touch sensor.
Move the clip B in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.

Fig 6: Moving Power Liftgate Touch Sensor Clip B
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Remove the clip A.
Install in the reverse order of removal.