Removal and Installation
SAFETY CANOPY MODULESpecial Tool(s):
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Never probe the connector on the safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment which can result in personal injury.
- 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.
- 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 and C-pillar trim panel. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
- Before installing a 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
NOTE:
- Restraint system diagnostic tools MUST be installed under the seats in the seat side air bag (if equipped) and safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) to floor connectors.
- After diagnosing or repairing an SRS, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- 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.
1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-pillars.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
3. 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.
Remove the headliner.
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4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.
Item 4: C-Pillar Tether Anchor Assembly Removal Note
1. Slide the tether anchor assembly up and out to disengage it from the C-pillar.
Item 11: A-Pillar Tether Pin-Type Retainer Removal Note
1. If reusing the same safety canopy, separate the tether from the pin-type retainer. If a new safety canopy is being installed, remove the tether with the pin-type retainer.
Item 12: Rear Ramp Removal Note
1. Push the retainers together and separate the rear ramp from the sheet metal.
Item 13: Safety Canopy Removal Note
1. Remove the safety canopy.
1 Push the safety canopy cover in, releasing it from the front ramp lower retainers and rotate the bottom of the safety canopy up and out of the ramp.
2 Separate the safety canopy from the front ramp upper retainers.
3 Remove the safety canopy.
Item 14: Front Ramp Removal Note
1. Push the retainers together and separate the front ramp from the sheet metal.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
- To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.
- Before installing a 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.
- 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.
- 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.
1. NOTE: Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before continuing with the installation portion of this procedure.
For vehicles receiving the same safety canopy, position the safety canopy back into the rear ramp.
1 Position the ramp upper retainers around the safety canopy, making sure the retainers are in the safety canopy cover locator cutouts.
2 The safety canopy cover must be located behind the ramp tabs.
2. NOTE: Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before proceeding with the installation portion of this procedure.
With the safety canopy module positioned in the vehicle as shown, angle the rear of the safety canopy module toward the sheet metal. Insert the deployment canister into the sheet metal opening.
3. Push in on the front and rear ramps engaging the ramp retainers to the sheet metal. An audible click should be heard, indicating that the retainers have engaged into the sheet metal.
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4. CAUTION: The safety canopy retainers must always be tightened starting in the middle and work out from there.
Install the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.
5. Connect the battery ground cable.
6. With the restraint system diagnostic tools still installed at the remaining deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure
7. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-pillars.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
8. 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.
Install the headliner.
9. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
10. Connect the battery ground cable.
11. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure
Item 6: A-Pillar Tether Pin-Type Retainer Installation Note
1. If reusing the same safety canopy, route the tether through the pin-type retainer. If a new safety canopy is being installed, install the tether and pin-type retainer to the A-pillar.
Item 10: C-Pillar Tether Anchor Assembly Installation Note
1. Engage the rear tether anchor assembly hook to the C-pillar sheet metal.
Item 14: Safety Canopy Connector Installation Note
1. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the safety canopy electrical connector.