Safety Canopy Module: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury from an accidental deployment, always carry or place a live safety canopy module with the safety canopy and tear seam pointed away from your body. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
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After deployment, the surface of the safety canopy can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
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Never probe the connector on the safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment which can result in personal injury.
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Anytime the safety canopy has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy deployment.
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Vehicles equipped with safety canopy modules require a specific headliner. When installing a new headliner on a vehicle equipped with safety canopy modules, make sure a headliner for safety canopy modules is being used. The word "AIRBAG" will appear on the headliner where it meets each B and C-pillar trim panel. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
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Before installing a safety canopy module, inspect the roofline for any damage. If necessary, the sheet metal must be reworked to its original condition and structural integrity. All damaged fasteners must be replaced and any foreign objects removed. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy deployment.
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Inspect the safety canopy before installation. If the safety canopy is damaged or the cover has separated and the canopy material has been exposed, a new safety canopy module must be installed. Do not attempt to repair the safety canopy module. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
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To reduce the risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the safety canopy module. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
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Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of the safety canopy module or interior trim panel. This will prevent the safety canopy module from deploying correctly. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
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Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the restraints control module (RCM) while the RCM is connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the inadvertent deployment of the safety canopy and risk of personal injury.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
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RH shown, LH similar.
- Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
- Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Disconnect the safety canopy module electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 rearward safety canopy bolts located between the C-pillar and D-pillar.
- Remove the 3 pin-type retainers.
- Remove the 2 C-pillar tether anchor assembly bolts.
- Slide the tether anchor assembly up and out to disengage it from the C-pillar.
- Remove the 2 pin-type retainers (if equipped).
- Remove the 2 safety canopy bolts located near the C-pillar.
- Remove the 2 safety canopy bolts located near the B-pillar.
- Remove the safety canopy bolt located near the A-pillar.
- Remove the A-pillar tether bracket bolt.
- Remove the A-pillar tether bracket.
- If reusing the same safety canopy, separate the A-pillar tether from the pin-type retainer. If a new safety canopy is being installed, remove the A-pillar tether with the pin-type retainer.
- Push the retainers together and separate the rear ramp from the sheet metal.
- Remove the safety canopy.
- Push the safety canopy cover in, releasing it from the front ramp lower retainers and rotate the bottom of the safety canopy up and out of the ramp.
- Separate the safety canopy from the front ramp upper retainers.
- Remove the safety canopy.
- Push the retainers together and separate the front ramp from the sheet metal.