Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Safety Canopy Module
SAFETY CANOPY MODULE
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 side air curtain/safety canopy module
with the air curtain/safety canopy and tear seam pointed away from your body. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event
of a side air curtain/safety canopy module deployment.
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After deployment, the surface of the air curtain/safety canopy can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant
combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
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Never probe the connector on the side air curtain/safety canopy module. Doing so can result in side air curtain/safety canopy deployment
which can result in personal injury.
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Anytime the side air curtain/safety canopy 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 can result in personal injury in the
event of a side air curtain/safety canopy deployment.
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Vehicles equipped with side air curtain/safety canopy modules require a specific headliner. When installing a new headliner on a vehicle
equipped with side air curtain/safety canopy modules, make sure a headliner for side air curtain/safety canopy modules is being used. The
word "AIRBAG" will appear on the headliner where it meets each B and C-pillar trim panel. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury in the event of a side air curtain/safety canopy module deployment.
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Before installing a side air curtain/safety canopy module, inspect the roofline for any damage. If necessary, the sheet metal must be
reworked to its original condition and structural integrity. All damaged fasteners must be replaced and any foreign objects removed.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain/safety canopy deployment.
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Inspect the side air curtain/safety canopy before installation. If the side air curtain/safety canopy is damaged or the cover has separated
or curtain/canopy material has been exposed, a new side air curtain/safety canopy module must be installed. Do not attempt to repair the
side air curtain/safety canopy module. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury in the event of a side air
curtain/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 side air curtain/safety canopy module. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in personal injury in the event of a side air curtain/safety canopy module deployment.
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Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of the side air curtain/safety canopy module or interior trim panel. This will
prevent the side air curtain/safety canopy module from deploying correctly. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a
side air curtain/safety canopy module deployment.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
NOTE:
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When a side air curtain module needs to be installed and the replacement part is a safety canopy, then both side air curtain modules must be
replaced with safety canopy modules. A vehicle must not have a side air curtain module and a safety canopy module present on the same vehicle.
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The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate
a supplemental restraint system (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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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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Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic
procedure again.
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The driver side is shown, passenger side is similar.
All vehicles
1. Depower the system.
2. Remove the headliner.
3. Remove the headliner.
Vehicles with a moonroof
