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Safety Canopy Module: Installation

WARNING: Before installing a Safety Canopy® or side air curtain module, inspect the roofline 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® or 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: Do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the Safety Canopy® or side air curtain module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the Safety Canopy® or side air curtain module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
  1. Insert the T-tab into the sheet metal and position the Safety Canopy® module.
  2. Install the 2 Safety Canopy® module bolts near the C-pillar.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  3. Install the 3 Safety Canopy® module bolts near the B-pillar.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  4. Install the 2 Safety Canopy® module bolts near the A-pillar.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  5. Install the Safety Canopy® module front tether and bolt and attach the pin-type retainers.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  6. If equipped, position the roof opening panel drain hose back and attach to the A-pillar.
    Fig 1: Positioning Roof Opening Panel Drain Hose
    G06078499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the 2 headliner pushpins at the front.
  8. Install the 2 headliner pushpins at the rear.
  9. Install the sun visors and sun visor clips.
    • If equipped, connect the electrical connectors.
  10. If equipped, connect the automatic-dimming rear view mirror electrical connector.
  11. Install the overhead console.
    • Connect the electrical connectors.
  12. Install the C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  13. Install the B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
    14. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
    Fig 2: Locating A-Pillar Wiring Retainer Clips
    G07813087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the 4 A-pillar wiring retainer clips.
  15. Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  16. Install the 3 passenger assist handles.
    • If equipped, connect the electrical connectors.
  17. Repower the SRS. For additional information, Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering  .
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