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Safety Canopy Module: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Navigator and 2005 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    All vehicles 

    WARNING: Before installing the safety canopy module, inspect the roofline 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 module deployment.
    WARNING: Before installing the safety canopy module, if the module is damaged or the cover has separated or the safety canopy material has been exposed, install a new safety canopy module. Do not attempt to repair the safety canopy. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy 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.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Rear Of Safety Canopy Module To Sheet Metal, So That Deployment Canister Can Be Inserted Into Sheet Metal Opening
    G03933100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. With the safety canopy module positioned in the vehicle as shown, angle the rear of the safety canopy module to the sheet metal, so that the deployment canister can be inserted into the sheet metal opening.
  2. Position the safety canopy and engage the front hook to the roofline sheet metal.
    Fig 2: Positioning Safety Canopy And Engage The Front Hook To Roofline Sheet Metal
    G03933101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the screw at the roofline near the A-pillar.
    Fig 3: Installing Screw At The Roofline Near A-Pillar
    G03933102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the two screws at the front ramp.
    Fig 4: Installing Two Screws At Front Ramp
    G03933103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the screw at the rear ramp.
    Fig 5: Installing Screw At Rear Ramp
    G03933104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the screws at the canister.
    Fig 6: Installing Screws At Canister
    G03933105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Route and install the safety canopy wire harness and electrical connector pin-type retainers at the C-pillar.
    Fig 7: Installing Safety Canopy Wire Harness And Electrical Connector Pin-Type Retainers At C-Pillar
    G03933095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the rear tether bracket assembly to the C-pillar.
    1. Rotate and slide down the tether bracket assembly hook, engaging it to the C-pillar sheet metal.
    2. Install the bolts.
    Fig 8: Installing Rear Tether Bracket Assembly To C-Pillar
    G03933107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Inspect the rivet nut and A-pillar sheet metal for damage. Install a new rivet nut if necessary. For additional information, refer to RIVET NUT REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 9: Positioning Bracket And Installing Bolt For Tether Cord To A-Pillar
    G03933108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the bracket and install the bolt for the tether cord to the A-pillar.
  10. Make sure the tether is securely engaged into the pin-type retainer and install the pin-type retainer to the A-pillar.
    • If a new safety canopy module was not installed, route the tether and securely engage it into the pin-type retainer at the A-pillar.
    Fig 10: Routing Tether And Securely Engaging It Into Pin-Type Retainer At A-Pillar
    G03933092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. Vehicles with a moonroof 

  11. Route and connect the moonroof drain tube.
    Fig 11: Connecting Moonroof Drain Tube
    G03933090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. All vehicles 

  12. Connect the safety canopy electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Safety Canopy Electrical Connector
    G03933018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. 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 may 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.
  13. Install the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  14. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
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