Sounds like updated instructions from Torklift.... the instructions suggested just mounting the kick sensor two inches higher than where it was originally. I ended up doing that and it works! I just kick to the right of the Torklift and rear hatch opens and closes as it should.
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I know you just finished, but the kick sensor doesn't trigger if you walk up to the back of the van? I eyeballed re-installing it just like you have it but was worried about setting it off if walking past the rear bumper.
If it doesn't get triggered from behind, definitely a simpler way to reinstall versus folding it in half or hacking up the bracket and pulling the wires tight.