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Safety Canopy Module: Installation

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WARNING: Before installing a safety canopy or side air curtain module, inspect the roof line 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 or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Inspect a safety canopy or side air curtain module before installation. If the module is damaged, the cover has separated or the safety canopy/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 or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of a safety canopy module, side air curtain module or interior trim panel. This will prevent the safety canopy 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: Always use new torque-prevailing type J-nuts when installing the safety canopy in the vehicle. Use of these J-nuts is mandatory to reduce the risk of loss of fastener effectiveness. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the safety canopy module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
  1. Remove the 4 front J-nuts and install new.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Front J-Nuts
    GF0031272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the 7 rear J-nuts and install new.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Rear J-Nuts
    GF0031273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the safety canopy module by moving it rearward, installing the rear bracket hook in the sheet metal.
    4. Fig 3: Installing Rear Bracket Hook In Sheet Metal By Positioning Safety Canopy Module By Moving It Rearward
    GF0031271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the safety canopy module B-pillar pin-type retainer.
  5. Install the front tether cord anchor pin-type retainer.
  6. Install the safety canopy module front tether cord routing pin-type retainer to the A-pillar sheet metal.
  7. Attach the 2 safety canopy module front tether cord A-pillar trim bracket routing pin-type retainers to the A-pillar trim bracket.
  8. Install the safety canopy module rear tether anchor bracket to the D-pillar sheet metal and attach the pin-type retainer.
  9. Attach the safety canopy module rear tether cord routing clip pin-type retainer to the upper D-pillar sheet metal.
    10. NOTE: Make sure all safety canopy module bolt holes line up with all J-nuts.
  10. Install the safety canopy module D-pillar bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  11. Install the safety canopy module A-pillar trim bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  12. Install the safety canopy module bolt near the B-pillar.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  13. Install the 2 safety canopy module rear bolts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  14. Install the 2 safety canopy module bolts near the C-pillar.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  15. Install the safety canopy module rear door opening bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  16. Install the safety canopy module rear tether cord anchor bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  17. Install the safety canopy module front door opening bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  18. Install the safety canopy module front tether cord anchor bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    19. CAUTION: Do not install the safety canopy module electrical connector by the locking button. Damage to the locking button may occur.
    CAUTION: The safety canopy module electrical connector locking button must be in the released position when the connector is being installed or connector damage may occur.
    CAUTION: The safety canopy module electrical connector is unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the safety canopy module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the safety canopy module. Do not force the electrical connector into the safety canopy module. Damage to the connector or component may occur.
  19. With the locking button released, install the safety canopy module electrical connector fully into the safety canopy module and seat the locking button.
    20. Fig 4: Identifying Passenger Safety Canopy Module Electrical Connector
    GF0031233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  21. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
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