Aviator AWD V8-4.6L DOHC VIN H (2003)
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To reduce the risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the safety canopy module. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
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Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of the safety canopy module or interior trim panel. This will prevent the safety canopy
module from deploying correctly. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
NOTE: 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.
1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing
or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or
striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood
latches.
The side impact sensors (if equipped) are located at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-pillars.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect
auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and instructions in the supplemental
restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
3. WARNING: Anytime the 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 may result in personal injury in
the event of a safety canopy deployment.
Remove the headliner.
