Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
13. Connect the RH side air curtain/safety canopy electrical connector.
Vehicles with safety canopies
14. WARNING: Any time the side air curtain has deployed, the headliner, and all A, B and C pillar upper trim panels and attaching
hardware must be replaced along with any other damaged components and hardware. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in
the event of a side air curtain deployment.
NOTE: There are two different C-pillar trim panels. Those made for vehicles with side air curtain modules and those made for vehicles with safety
canopy modules. When installing a safety canopy module in place of a side air curtain module on a vehicle built up to 03/2002, C-pillar trim panels
that are safety canopy module compatible must be used.
NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
Align the RH C-pillar trim panel hook to the opening in the sheet metal.
15. Position the RH C-pillar trim panel.
1. With the hook aligned to the sheet metal. position the top of the C-pillar trim panel to the sheet metal.
2. Align and slide down. engaging the front upper trim panel retainer.
3. Align and push in, engaging the front lower trim panel retainer.
