Liftgate Kick Sensor Removal And Installation/Replacement

Mobile Repair Possible:  No

Removal Procedure: 

1. Disconnect the 12V Battery negative terminal. Refer to 12V BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
2. Remove rear bumper fascia. Refer to REAR BUMPER FASCIA REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

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3. Cut open the cable ties (1).

   Installation note: Replace cable ties (1). 

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4. Unlock and disconnect electrical connector (1).

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5. Unthread and remove the kick sensor (1).

Installation Procedure: 

1. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the following.
2. Install Underbody Rear Air Shield. Refer to UNDERBODY REAR AIR SHIELD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
3. Reconnect the 12V battery negative terminal. Refer to 12V BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
4. Diagnostics, Programming and Setup. Refer to DIAGNOSTICS, PROGRAMMING AND SETUP USING IDS IN SERVICE