Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
8. Detach the 3 Safety Canopy(R) module front tether pin-type retainers from the A-pillar.
9. Remove the Safety Canopy(R) module front 2 bolts.
10. Remove the Safety Canopy(R) module 3 bolts near the C-pillar.
11. Remove the Safety Canopy(R) module 2 rear bracket bolts.
12. Remove the Safety Canopy(R) module bolt at the B-pillar.
13. Gently lift the Safety Canopy(R) module up and inward at the B-pillar to release the bracket hook from the sheet metal.
14. Move the Safety Canopy(R) module forward to release the rear bracket hook from the sheet metal and remove the Safety Canopy(R) module.
Installation
WARNING: Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of a Safety Canopy(R) module, side air curtain module or interior trim
panel. This will prevent the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module from deploying correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may
increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Always carry or place a live Safety Canopy(R), or side air curtain module, with the module and tear seam pointed away from your
body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: When installing a new headliner on a vehicle equipped with Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain modules, make sure the
headliner has the word AIRBAG on the headliner where it meets each B-pillar trim panel. Otherwise, you have the wrong headliner. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module not deploying or deploying incorrectly, increasing the risk
of personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Always use new torque-prevailing type J-nuts when installing the Safety Canopy(R) in the vehicle. Use of these J-nuts is
mandatory to reduce the risk of loss of fastener effectiveness. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the Safety Canopy(R) module
deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Before installing a Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module, inspect the roofline for any damage. If necessary, the sheet metal
must be reworked to its original condition and structural integrity. Install new fasteners if damaged and remove foreign material. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious
personal injury or death in a crash.
WARNING: Inspect a Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain module before installation. If the module is damaged, the cover has separated or
the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain material has been exposed, install a new module. Do not attempt to repair the module. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in the Safety Canopy(R) or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious
personal injury or death in a crash.
All vehicles
1. Remove the 4 front J-nuts and install new.
