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Safety Canopy Module - Five Hundred, Montego: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
  1. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
  2. To reduce the risk of personal injury from an accidental deployment, always carry or place a live safety canopy module with the safety canopy and tear seam pointed away from your body. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
  3. 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 can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy deployment.
  4. Vehicles equipped with safety canopy modules require a specific headliner. When installing a new headliner on a vehicle equipped with safety canopy modules, make sure a headliner for safety canopy modules is being used. The word "AIRBAG" will appear on the headliner where it meets each B-pillar trim panel. Failure to do so can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
  5. 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.
  6. Inspect the safety canopy before installation. If the safety canopy is damaged or the cover has separated and the canopy material has been exposed, a new safety canopy module must be installed. Do not attempt to repair the safety canopy module. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury in the event of a safety canopy module deployment.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Never probe the electrical connector on a safety canopy module. Doing so can result in safety canopy deployment.
  10. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.
  11. 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.
NOTE:
  1. The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
  2. The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  3. Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
  4. RH side safety canopy module shown, LH side similar.

    All vehicles 

  1. Depower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
  2. Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .

    3. Vehicles with moon roof 

  3. Detach the 2 front moon roof drain hose routing clips from the A-pillar and position hose aside.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Moon Roof Drain Hose Routing Clips
    G04659724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. All vehicles 

    NOTE: Note the position of the safety canopy module front tether bracket hook in the A-pillar sheet metal for installation.
    Fig 2: Locating Safety Canopy Module Front Tether Bracket Bolt
    G04659725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolt and the safety canopy module front tether bracket.
    5. NOTE: Note the position of the A-pillar trim bracket hook in A-pillar sheet metal for installation.
    Fig 3: Locating A-Pillar Trim Bracket Bolts
    G04659726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts and detach the A-pillar trim bracket.
  6. Remove the safety canopy module 4 middle bolts.
    Fig 4: Locating Safety Canopy Module Middle Bolts
    G04659727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: Parcel shelf removed for clarity.
    Fig 5: Locating Safety Canopy Module Electrical Connector & Rear Bracket Bolts
    G04659728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the safety canopy module electrical connector and remove the safety canopy module 2 rear bracket bolts, and then detach the pin-type retainer.
  8. Remove the front and rear safety canopy module guide bolts.
    Fig 6: Locating Front & Rear Safety Canopy Module Guide Bolts
    G04659729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Note the position of the rear window defroster wiring harness for installation.
    Fig 7: Removing Safety Canopy Module
    G04659730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the safety canopy module.
    • 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.
    Fig 8: Locating Safety Canopy Module Bolt & Pin-Type Retainer
    G04659731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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