Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002)
vehicle.
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There are two different C-pillar trim panels. Those built for vehicles with side air curtain modules and those built for vehicles with safety
canopy modules. If replacing a side air curtain module on a vehicle built up to 03/2002 with a safety canopy module, a C-pillar trim panel that
is safety canopy module compatible must be used.
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Make sure the battery negative cable is still disconnected before continuing with the installation portion of this procedure.
Position the side air curtain/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 shell locator cutouts.
2. The safety canopy shell must be located behind the ramp tabs.
All vehicles
2. With the side air curtain/safety canopy module positioned in the vehicle as shown, angle the rear of the side air curtain/safety canopy module to the
sheet metal, so that the deployment canister can be inserted 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.
4. Install the bolts.
5. Install the bolts.
