Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
10. Remove the 2 bolts and the safety canopy module C-pillar tether bracket.
11. Remove the safety canopy module 3 bolts near the C-pillar.
12. Remove the safety canopy module 2 rear bracket bolts.
13. Remove the safety canopy module bolt at the B-pillar.
14. Gently lift the safety canopy module up and inward at the B-pillar to release the bracket hook from the sheet metal.
15. Move the safety canopy module forward to release the rear bracket hook from the sheet metal and remove the safety canopy module.
Installation
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.
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Always use new torque-prevailing type J-nuts when installing the safety canopy 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 module deploying
incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
All vehicles
1. Remove the 4 front J-nuts and install new.