MKZ AWD V6-3.5L (2008)
All side air curtain modules
5. Remove the bolt and side air curtain module front tether bracket.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
6. Remove the side air curtain module bolt from the A-pillar trim bracket.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
7. Remove the side air curtain module bolt, located to the rear of the A-pillar.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
8. Remove the 3 side air curtain module middle rear bolts.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
9. NOTE: Note the position of the side air curtain module rear bracket hook for installation.
Remove the side air curtain module 2 rear bracket bolts.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
10. NOTE: Note the position of the side air curtain module center guide hook retainer for installation.
Remove the side air curtain module 2 center guide bolts. Detach the side air curtain module center guide hook retainer from the vehicle sheetmetal.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
11. Remove the side air curtain module.
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Move the side air curtain module toward the front of the vehicle to release the rear bracket hook from the C-pillar sheetmetal.
12. WARNING:
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Before installing a safety canopy 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 or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious
personal injury or death in a crash.
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Inspect a safety canopy or side air curtain module before installation. If the module is damaged, the cover has separated or the safety
canopy/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 or side air curtain deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal
injury or death in a crash.
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Never put any type of fastener or tie strap around any part of a safety canopy module, side air curtain module or interior trim panel.
This will prevent the safety canopy 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.
