Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
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Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, NOTES, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION PROCEDURE. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming
2. Remove the headliner.
WARNING: ANYTIME 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.
Vehicles with a moonroof
3. Release the moonroof drain tube pin-type retainers.
All vehicles
4. Remove the bolt and bracket for the tether cord from the A-pillar.
CAUTION: Inspect the rivet nut and A-pillar sheet metal for damage. Install a new rivet nut if necessary.
5. Remove the tether cord and pin-type retainer from the A-pillar.
