Safety Canopy Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Always carry or place a live Safety Canopy®, or side air curtain module, with the module and tear seam pointed away from your body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy® 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.

Depower the SRS . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Detach the A-pillar tether pin-type retainer from the A-pillar.
Remove the A-pillar tether bolt.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a roof opening panel and/or rear window wiper assembly, note the roof opening panel drain hose and/or rear window washer solvent hose position and routing for installation purposes.
Remove the 2 Safety Canopy® module bolts located near the top of the +A- and B-pillars.
Disconnect the Safety Canopy® module electrical connector and detach the connector from the D-pillar.

Fig 1: Locating Passenger Side Safety Canopy Module Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Detach the Safety Canopy® module wiring clip from the roof panel brace.

Fig 2: Identifying Safety Canopy Module Wiring Clip From Roof Panel Brace
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Remove the 2 Safety Canopy® module bolts near the inflator (between the C- and D-pillars).
If equipped with a roof opening panel, disconnect the drain hose.

Fig 3: Identifying Moonroof Rear Drain Hose
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If equipped with a rear window wiper assembly, detach the hose clip and position the hose aside.

Fig 4: Locating Hose Clip
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Remove the remaining 2 Safety Canopy® module bolts (1 near the top of the C-pillar and 1 between the Band C-pillars).
Lift to unhook the Safety Canopy® module from the C-pillar.

Fig 5: Identifying Safety Canopy Module To C-Pillar
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Move the Safety Canopy® module forward and release the rear hook.

Fig 6: Locating Rear Hook
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