Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
2. Remove the 5 rear J-nuts and install new.
3. Position safety canopy module by moving it rearward installing the rear bracket hook in the sheetmetal.
4. Install the safety canopy module B-pillar bracket hook in the sheetmetal.
5. NOTE: Make sure all safety canopy module bolt holes line up with all J-clips.
Install the safety canopy module front 2 bolts with the forward most bolt first.
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Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
6. Install the safety canopy module B-pillar bolt.
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Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
7. Install the 3 C-pillar safety canopy module bolts.
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Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
8. Install the 2 safety canopy module rear bracket bolts.
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Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
9. Install the safety canopy module C-pillar tether bracket and the 2 bolts.
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Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
10. Attach the 3 safety canopy module front tether pin type retainers to the A-pillar.
11. NOTE: Make sure the safety canopy module front tether bracket locator tab is correctly installed in the A-pillar sheetmetal.
