Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
8. Remove the front and rear safety canopy module guide bolts
9. NOTE: Note the position of the rear window defroster wiring harness for installation.
Remove the safety canopy module.
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Move the safety canopy module forward and out through the rear window defroster wiring.
10. Remove the safety canopy module bolt and the pin type retainer from the A-pillar trim bracket.
Installation
All vehicles
1. WARNING: The safety canopy must be installed in the vehicle using new torque-prevailing type J-nuts (W520822-S438, 9 per side). Use
of this J-nut is mandatory so as to reduce the risk of loss of fastener effectiveness. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
personal injury in the event of a safety canopy deployment.
Remove all J-nut fasteners and install new.
2. Install the safety canopy module bolt and the pin type retainer to the A-pillar trim bracket.
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Tighten bolt to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
3. WARNING:
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Before installing a safety canopy module, inspect the roof line for any damage. If necessary, the sheet metal must be reworked to its
original condition and structural integrity. All damaged fasteners must be replaced and any foreign objects removed. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy deployment.
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Inspect the safety canopy before installation. If the safety canopy is damaged or the cover has separated and the canopy material has