Safety Canopy Module

Safety Canopy Module

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.











Removal

WARNING: Always carry or place a live Safety Canopy(R), or side air curtain module, with the module and tear seam pointed away from your body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Anytime the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module has deployed, a new headliner and new A-, B- and C-pillar upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be installed. Remove any other damaged components and hardware and install new components and hardware as needed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.

2. Remove the 3 passenger assist handles.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.

3. Remove the A-pillar trim panels.

4. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Disconnect the 4 A-pillar wiring retainer clips.





5. Remove the B-pillar trim panels.

6. Remove the C-pillar trim panels.

7. Remove the overhead console.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.

8. If equipped, disconnect the automatic-dimming rear view mirror electrical connector.

9. Remove the sun visors and sun visor clips.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.

10. Remove the 2 headliner pushpins at the rear.

11. Remove the 2 headliner pushpins at the front.

12. Disconnect the roof opening panel motor.

13. If equipped, detach the roof opening panel drain hose from the A-pillar and position aside.





14. Remove the bolt and Safety Canopy(R) module front tether.
- Release the pin-type retainers.

15. Disconnect the Safety Canopy(R) module electrical connector.

16. Remove the 2 Safety Canopy(R) module bolts near the A-pillar.

17. Remove the 2 Safety Canopy(R) module bolts near the B-pillar.

18. Remove the 3 Safety Canopy(R) module bolts near the C-pillar.

19. Detach the T-tab from the sheet metal and remove the Safety Canopy(R) module.

Installation

WARNING: Before installing a Safety Canopy(R) 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(R) or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Inspect a Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module before installation. If the module is damaged, the cover has separated or the Safety Canopy(R) 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(R) 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(R) module, side air curtain module or interior trim panel. This will prevent the Safety Canopy(R) 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(R) or side air curtain module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the Safety Canopy(R) 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(R) module.

2. Install the 2 Safety Canopy(R) module bolts near the C-pillar.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

3. Install the 3 Safety Canopy(R) module bolts near the B-pillar.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

4. Install the 2 Safety Canopy(R) module bolts near the A-pillar.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

5. Install the Safety Canopy(R) 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.





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.

13. Install the B-pillar trim panels.

14. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Connect the 4 A-pillar wiring retainer clips.





15. Install the A-pillar trim panels.

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 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering.