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Safety Canopy Module: Removal

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.
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: After deployment, the surface of the safety canopy can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connector on the safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment which can result in personal injury.
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 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 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 deployment.
WARNING: Inspect the safety canopy before installation. If the safety canopy is damaged or the cover has separated or safety 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: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
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 perform the diagnostic procedure again.
NOTE: The passenger side safety canopy module is shown, the driver side is similar.

    All vehicles 

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

    3. Vehicles with a moonroof 

  3. Separate the moonroof drain tube and position to the side.
    Fig 1: Separating Moonroof Drain Tube And Positioning To Side
    G03933090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. All vehicles 

    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 2: Removing Tether Cord Bolt And Bracket From A-Pillar
    G03933091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the tether cord bolt and bracket from the A-pillar.
    5. NOTE: If not installing a new safety canopy module, the pin-type retainer can remain installed.
    Fig 3: Removing Tether Cord And Pin-Type Retainer From A-Pillar
    G03933092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the tether cord and pin-type retainer from the A-pillar.
  6. Remove the screw at the roofline near the A-pillar.
    Fig 4: Removing Screw At Roofline Near A-Pillar
    G03933093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Separate the rear tether bracket assembly from the C-pillar.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Slide up and rotate the hook out, separating the tether bracket assembly from the C-pillar.
    Fig 5: Separating Rear Tether Bracket Assembly From C-Pillar
    G03933094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the safety canopy wire harness and electrical connector pin-type retainers at the C-pillar.
    Fig 6: Removing Safety Canopy Wire Harness And Electrical Connector Pin-Type Retainers At C-Pillar
    G03933095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the screw at the rear ramp.
    Fig 7: Removing Screw At Rear Ramp
    G03933096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the screws at the canister.
    Fig 8: Removing Screws At Canister
    G03933097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the two screws at the front ramp.
    Fig 9: Removing Screws At Front Ramp
    G03933098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Slide the front of the safety canopy up and rotate the hook out of the roofline sheet metal and remove the safety canopy.
    Fig 10: Sliding Front Of Safety Canopy Up And Rotating Hook Out Of Roofline Sheet Metal And Removing Safety Canopy
    G03933101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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