Safety Canopy Module

Safety Canopy Module - Taurus X

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 switch 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 headliner.

3. If equipped, detach the 2 roof opening panel drain hose clips from the A-pillar trim bracket and position hose aside.





4. If equipped, disconnect the drain hose from the roof opening panel frame.





5. NOTE: Note the position of the 2 rear roof opening panel drain hose routing clips for correct installation.

If equipped, disconnect the 2 rear roof opening panel drain hose routing clips from the roof panel brace.





6. Disconnect the safety canopy module electrical connector.





7. Detach the safety canopy module electrical connector and the pin-type retainer from the vehicle.





8. Remove the safety canopy module rear tether bolt.





9. Remove the 2 safety canopy module middle rear bolts.

10. Remove the safety canopy module front tether bracket bolt and the 2 pin-type retainers from the A-pillar trim bracket.





11. Remove the 3 safety canopy module center bolts, disengage the clips from the sheet metal and remove the safety canopy module.

12. Remove and discard all J-nuts.

Installation

WARNING: When installing a new headliner on a vehicle equipped with Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules, make sure the headliner has the word AIRBAG on the headliner where it meets each B-pillar trim panel. Otherwise, you have the wrong headliner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module not deploying or deploying incorrectly, increasing the risk of 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: 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.

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.

1. WARNING: Always use new torque-prevailing type J-nuts when installing the Safety Canopy(R) in the vehicle. Use of these J-nuts is mandatory to reduce the risk of loss of fastener effectiveness. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the Safety Canopy(R) module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

Install all new J-nuts.

2. 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.

Install the safety canopy module.

3. Install the safety canopy module hook into the sheet metal.





4. Position the safety canopy module and install the safety canopy module spear into the sheet metal.





5. Line up the J-nuts with the bolt hole and install the safety canopy module center bolt in the position next to the safety canopy hook.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

6. Line up the J-nuts with the bolt hole and install the safety canopy module center bolt.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

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





8. Line up the J-nuts with the bolt hole and install the 2 safety canopy module rear bolts.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

9. Install the safety canopy module front tether bracket bolt and the 2 pin-type retainers to the A-pillar trim bracket.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





10. If equipped, attach the 2 roof opening panel drain hose clips.





11. If equipped, connect the 2 roof opening panel drain hose routing clips to the roof panel brace.





12. If equipped, connect the drain hose to the roof opening panel frame.





13. Install the safety canopy module rear tether bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





14. Attach the safety canopy module electrical connector and the pin-type retainer to the vehicle.

15. Connect the safety canopy module electrical connector.

16. Install the headliner.

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