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Safety Canopy Module

SAFETY CANOPY MODULE







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.
- 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-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 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.
- 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.
- Never probe the electrical connector on a safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
- 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.
- 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 carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- RH side safety canopy module shown, LH side similar.

All vehicles
1. Depower the system.
2. Remove the headliner.

Vehicles with moonroof







3. Detach the 2 front moonroof drain hose routing clips from the A-pillar and position hose aside.

All vehicles







4. NOTE: Note the position of the safety canopy module front tether bracket hook in the A-pillar sheet metal for installation.

Remove the bolt and the safety canopy module front tether bracket.







5. NOTE: Note the position of the A-pillar trim bracket hook in A-pillar sheet metal for installation.

Remove the 2 bolts and detach the A-pillar trim bracket.







6. Remove the safety canopy module 4 middle bolts.







7. NOTE: Parcel shelf removed for clarity.

Disconnect the safety canopy module electrical connector and remove the safety canopy module 2 rear bracket bolts, and then detach the pin-type retainer.







8. Remove the front and rear safety canopy module guide bolts.







9. NOTE: Note the position of the rear window defroster wiring harness for installation.

Remove the safety canopy module.
- Move the safety canopy module forward and out through the rear window defroster wiring.







10. Remove the safety canopy module bolt and the pin-type retainer from the A-pillar trim bracket.

Installation

All vehicles

1. 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.

Remove all J-nut fasteners and install new.







2. Install the safety canopy module bolt and the pin-type retainer to the A-pillar trim bracket.
- Tighten bolt to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

3. 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.
- 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.

Position safety canopy module in vehicle.
- Route the safety canopy module back through the rear window defroster wiring harness.







4. Install the front and rear safety canopy module guide bolts
- Tighten bolt to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).







5. Attach the safety canopy module rear bracket pin-type retainer.







6. NOTE: Make sure all safety canopy module bolt holes line up with all J-clips.

Connect the safety canopy module electrical connector and install the safety canopy module 2 rear bracket bolts while making sure the pin-type retainer is fully seated.
- Tighten bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).







7. Install the safety canopy module 4 middle bolts.
- Tighten bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).







8. NOTE: Make sure the A-pillar trim bracket hook is fully seated in the A-pillar sheet metal.

Attach the A-pillar trim bracket hook to the A-pillar and install the 2 bracket bolts.
- Tighten bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).







9. Install the safety canopy module front tether bracket bolt.
- Tighten bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Vehicles with moonroof







10. Attach the 2 front moonroof drain hose routing clips to the A-pillar.

All vehicles
11. Install the headliner.
12. Repower the system.
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