Safety Canopy Module
Safety Canopy Module
NOTE: Expedition shown, other models similar.
Removal
WARNING: Anytime the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module has deployed, a new headliner and new A-, B-, C- and D-pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be installed. Remove any other damaged components and hardware and install new components and hardware as needed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
All vehicles
1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures.
2. Remove the headliner.
Vehicles with a moonroof
3. Disconnect the moon roof rear drain hose and release the drain hose retainer from the coat hook bracket.
All vehicles
4. Disconnect the Safety Canopy(R) module electrical connector.
5. NOTE: Note the locator tab on the front tether anchor bracket to the A-pillar sheet metal for installation.
Remove the front tether bolt and bracket from the A-pillar.
6. Remove the 2 front tether cord pin-type retainers from the A-pillar sheet metal.
7. Remove the 2 Safety Canopy(R) module front bolts and the one B-pillar bracket bolt.
Expedition/Navigator vehicles
8. Detach the Safety Canopy(R) module rear tether cord routing clip pin-type retainer from the sheet metal.
9. NOTE: Note the locator tab on the rear tether cord anchor bracket to the D-pillar sheet metal for installation.
Remove the bolt and the Safety Canopy(R) module rear tether cord anchor bracket from the D-pillar.
Expedition EL/Navigator L vehicles
10. Detach the 3 Safety Canopy(R) module rear tether cord routing clip pin-type retainers from the sheet metal.
11. NOTE: Note the locator tab on the rear tether cord anchor bracket to the D-pillar sheet metal for installation.
Remove the bolt and the Safety Canopy(R) module rear tether anchor bracket from the D-pillar.
All vehicles
12. Remove the C-pillar Safety Canopy(R) module bolt.
13. Remove the 2 Safety Canopy(R) module rear bolts and the roof bracket bolt.
14. Gently lift the Safety Canopy(R) module up and inward at the B-pillar to release the bracket hook from the sheet metal.
15. Move the Safety Canopy(R) module forward to release the rear bracket hook from the sheet metal and remove the Safety Canopy(R) module.
Installation
All vehicles
WARNING: Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of a Safety Canopy(R) module, side air curtain module or interior trim panel. This will prevent the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module from deploying correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: When installing a new headliner on a vehicle equipped with Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules, make sure the headliner has the word AIRBAG on the headliner where it meets each B-pillar trim panel. Otherwise, you have the wrong headliner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module not deploying or deploying incorrectly, increasing the risk of personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Before installing a Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module, inspect the roofline for any damage. If necessary, the sheet metal must be reworked to its original condition and structural integrity. Install new fasteners if damaged and remove foreign material. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Inspect a Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module before installation. If the module is damaged, the cover has separated or the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain material has been exposed, install a new module. Do not attempt to repair the module. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
1. Position the Safety Canopy(R) module by moving it rearward, installing the rear bracket hook in the sheet metal.
2. Install the Safety Canopy(R) module B-pillar bracket hook in the sheet metal.
3. Install the Safety Canopy(R) module B-pillar bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Install the Safety Canopy(R) module roof bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
5. Install the 2 Safety Canopy(R) module rear bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
6. Install the C-pillar Safety Canopy(R) module bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Expedition EL/Navigator L vehicles
7. Install the Safety Canopy(R) module rear tether anchor bracket and bolt to the D-pillar.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
8. Attach the 3 Safety Canopy(R) module rear tether routing clip pin-type retainers to the sheet metal.
Expedition/Navigator vehicles
9. Install the Safety Canopy(R) module rear tether anchor bracket and bolt to the D-pillar.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
10. Attach the Safety Canopy(R) module rear tether routing clip pin-type retainer to the sheet metal.
All vehicles
11. Install the 2 Safety Canopy(R) module front bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
12. Install the 2 front tether pin-type retainers in the A-pillar sheet metal.
13. Install the front tether bracket and bolt in the A-pillar.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
14. Connect the Safety Canopy(R) module electrical connector.
Vehicles with a moonroof
15. Connect the moonroof rear drain hose and attach the drain hose retainer to the coat hook bracket.
All vehicles
16. Install the headliner.
17. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering in the General Procedures.