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Safety Canopy Module - Freestyle: Removal

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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-, C-, and D-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-S438, 9 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: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (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.

    All vehicles 

  1. Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
  2. Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .

    3. Vehicles with moonroof 

  3. Disconnect the rear moonroof drain tube.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Moonroof Drain Tube
    G03989909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Note the position of the 2 rear moonroof drain hose routing clips for installation.
    Fig 2: Locating Rear Moonroof Drain Hose Routing Clips At Roof Panel Brace
    G03989910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the 2 rear moonroof drain hose routing clips from the roof panel brace.

    5. All vehicles 

  5. Disconnect the safety canopy module electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Safety Canopy Module Electrical Connector
    G03989911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Detach the safety canopy module electrical connector and the pin-type retainer from vehicle.
    Fig 4: Detaching Safety Canopy Module Electrical Connector
    G03989912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the safety canopy module rear tether bolt.
    Fig 5: Identifying Safety Canopy Module Rear Tether Bolt
    G03989913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the safety canopy module 2 middle rear bolts.
    Fig 6: Identifying Safety Canopy Module Middle Rear Bolts
    G03989914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    9. Vehicles with moonroof 

  9. Detach the 2 front moonroof drain hose clips from the A-pillar trim bracket and position hose aside.
    Fig 7: Locating Moonroof Drain Hose Clips At A-Pillar Trim Bracket
    G03989915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. All vehicles 

    NOTE: Note the position of the safety canopy module front tether bracket hook in the A-pillar for installation.
    Fig 8: Removing Safety Canopy Module Front Tether Bracket Bolt
    G03989916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the safety canopy module front tether bracket bolt.
  11. Remove the 2 A-pillar trim bracket bolts.
    Fig 9: Removing A-Pillar Trim Bracket Bolts
    G03989917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Note the position of the A-pillar trim bracket hook in A-pillar for installation.
    Fig 10: Removing Safety Canopy Module Front Middle Bolts
    G03989918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the safety canopy module front middle 2 bolts and then unhook the A-pillar trim bracket hook from the A-pillar.
  13. Detach the pin-type retainer from the safety canopy module guide.
    Fig 11: Locating Pin-Type Retainer For Safety Canopy Module Guide
    G03989919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the safety canopy module 3 center bolts and remove the safety canopy module.
    Fig 12: Removing Safety Canopy Module Center Bolts
    G03989920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the safety canopy module bolt and the 2 pin-type retainers from the A-pillar trim bracket.
    Fig 13: Removing Safety Canopy Module Bolt
    G03989921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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