Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007)
Part 2
Removal
WARNING:
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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.
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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.
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Anytime the safety canopy has deployed, the headliner, and all A-, B-, C and D-pillar, upper trim panels and attaching hardware must be
installed new 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.
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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.
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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 installed new and any foreign material removed. Failure to do
so may result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy deployment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Never probe the electrical connector on a safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
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The safety canopy must be installed in the vehicle using new torque-prevailing type J-nuts (W520822, 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:
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The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal
operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.
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The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
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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.
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RH side safety canopy module shown, LH side similar.
All vehicles
1. Depower the system.
2. Remove the headliner.
Vehicles with auxiliary climate control
