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Safety Canopy Module: Installation

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  1. Install new safety canopy module J-nuts.
    Fig 1: Installing New Safety Canopy Module J-Nuts
    G04622839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: If equipped with a moonroof and/or rear window wiper assembly, make sure of correct moonroof drain hose and/or rear window solvent hose routing.
    Fig 2: Installing Safety Canopy Rear Hook
    G04622840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the safety canopy rear hook.
  4. Hook the safety canopy module to the C-pillar.
    Fig 3: Hooking Safety Canopy Module To C-Pillar
    G04622841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the 2 safety canopy module bolts located near the top of the A- and B-pillars.
    • Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  6. Attach the A-pillar tether pin-type retainer to the A-pillar.
  7. NOTE: If equipped with a moonroof and/or rear window wiper assembly, do not pinch the front moonroof drain hose and/or rear window washer solvent hose.
  8. Install the A-pillar tether bolt.
    • Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  9. Install the 2 safety canopy module bolts near the top of the C-pillar and between the B- and C-pillars.
    • Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  10. Install the 2 bolts to the safety canopy module tether bracket at the C-pillar.
    • Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  11. If the vehicle is equipped with a rear window wiper assembly, position the hose and attach the hose clips.
    Fig 4: Attaching Hose Clips
    G04622842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. If the vehicle is equipped with a moonroof, connect the moonroof rear drain hose.
    Fig 5: Connecting Moonroof Rear Drain Hose
    G04622843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. NOTE: Late build safety canopy module electrical connector shown, early build similar.
    Fig 6: Locating Safety Canopy Module Electrical Connector
    G04622844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the safety canopy module electrical connector and attach the connector to the D-pillar.
  15. Install the safety canopy module wiring clip to the roof panel brace.
    Fig 7: Installing Safety Canopy Module Wiring Clip To Roof Panel Brace
    G04622845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the remaining 2 safety canopy module bolts near the ignitor (between the C- and D-pillars).
    • Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
  17. Install the headliner. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  18. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .