Safety Canopy Module: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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-pillar trim panel. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
WARNING:
Before installing a safety canopy module, inspect the roof line 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.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
Never probe the electrical connector on a safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
WARNING:
The safety canopy must be installed in the vehicle using new torque-prevailing type J-nuts (W520822, 5 per side). Use of this J-nut is mandatory so as to reduce the risk of loss of fastener effectiveness. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy deployment.
NOTE:
There are different safety canopy modules for vehicles equipped with a moon roof and vehicles without a moon roof. The safety canopy modules are NOT
interchangeable. If installing a new safety canopy module, the correct safety canopy module MUST
be installed for the vehicle application.
NOTE:
The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.
NOTE:
The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE:
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.
NOTE:
RH side safety canopy module shown, LH side 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 article.
- Detach the A-pillar tether pin-type retainer from the A-pillar.
- Remove the A-pillar tether bolt.
- 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.
- Detach the safety canopy module wiring clip from the roof panel brace.
- Remove the 2 safety canopy module bolts near the ignitor (between the C- and D-pillars).
- If the vehicle is equipped with a moonroof, disconnect the moonroof rear drain hose.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a rear window wiper assembly, detach the hose clips and position the hose aside.
- Remove the 2 bolts from the safety canopy module tether bracket at the C-pillar.
- Remove the remaining 2 safety canopy module bolts (1 near the top of the C-pillar, 1 between the B- and C-pillars).
- Lift to unhook the safety canopy module from the C-pillar.
- Move the safety canopy module forward and release the rear hook.
NOTE:
If equipped with a moonroof and or rear window wiper assembly, note position and routing of the moonroof front drain hose and/or rear window washer solvent hose for installation purposes.