Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
3. Remove the 2 retainers and the auxiliary climate control headliner duct from the C-pillar.
All vehicles
4. NOTE: Note the position and wire routing of the safety canopy module wiring harness for installation.
Disconnect the safety canopy module electrical connector and detach the connector and wiring pin-type retainers from the C-pillar.
Vehicles with moonroof
5. NOTE: Note the position of the 2 rear moonroof drain hose routing clips for installation.
Disconnect the rear moonroof drain tube and detach the 2 rear moonroof drain hose routing clips.
Vehicles with entertainment system
6. NOTE: Note the position and routing of the entertainment system wiring for installation.
Detach the 2 entertainment system wiring retainers and position wiring aside.
All vehicles
7. NOTE: Note the locator tab on the front tether anchor bracket to the A-pillar sheetmetal for installation.
Remove the bolt and the front tether anchor bracket.
8. Detach the 3 safety canopy module front tether pin type retainers from the A-pillar.
9. Remove the safety canopy module front 2 bolts.