Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 646

1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. PLG arm (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) DRIVE UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Disconnect the PLG touch sensor connector.
4. Remove the screws.
5. Remove the PLG touch sensor.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig. 19: Identifying PLG Touch Sensor, Connector & Screw
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POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) TOUCH SENSOR INSPECTION
1. Verify that the resistance is as indicated in the table.
If no as indicated in the table, replace the PLG touch sensor.
Fig. 20: PLG Touch Sensor Resistance Chart
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2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 BODY & ACCESSORIES Doors and Liftgate - Mazda CX-9