Safety Canopy and Side Air Curtain Modules - In-Vehicle Deployment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Deploy all supplemental restraint system (SRS) devices (airbags, pretensioners, load limiters, etc.) outdoors with all personnel at least 9 meters (30 feet) away to make sure of personal safety. Due to the loud report which occurs when an SRS device is deployed, hearing protection is required. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: The Safety Canopy module deployment for a scrapped vehicle occurs in its installed position in the vehicle.

NOTE: A typical Safety Canopy module disposal is shown in illustration that is similar for all vehicles.

Depower the SRS. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING - WITH INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) or SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING - WITHOUT INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) .
Access the Safety Canopy/side air curtain module electrical connectors. For additional information, Refer to the appropriate REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION procedure in this information.
Cut each of the Safety Canopy/side air curtain module wires leaving at least 101.6 mm (4 in) to work with.
Remove any sheathing (if present) and strip the insulation from the ends of the cut wires.
NOTE: Typical Safety Canopy/side air curtain module with 2 loops shown in illustration, other Safety Canopy/side air curtain modules with 2 loops are similar.

For Safety Canopy/side air curtain modules with multiple loops, twist together a wire from each loop then repeat for the remaining wires from each loop.

Fig 1: Identifying Canopy/Side Air Curtain Modules With Multiple Loops
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Make a jumper harness to deploy the Safety Canopy/side air curtain module.
- Obtain 2 wires (20 gauge minimum) at least 9.14 m (30 ft) long and strip both ends of each wire.
- At one end of the jumper harness, connect the wires together.
Using the end of the jumper harness where the wires are not connected together, attach each wire of the jumper harness to each wire of the Safety Canopy/side air curtain module or to the twisted together wires if multiple loops. Use tape or other insulating material to make sure the leads do not make contact with each other.

Fig 2: Attaching Wire Of Jumper Harness To Wire Of Safety Canopy/Side Air Curtain Module
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
From the end of the jumper harness that is not connected to the Safety Canopy/side air curtain module, disconnect the 2 wires of the jumper harness from each other.
Deploy the Safety Canopy/side air curtain module by touching the ends of the 2 wires of the jumper harness to the terminals of a 12-volt battery.
To allow for cooling, wait at least 10 minutes before approaching the deployed Safety Canopy/side air curtain module.
Dispose of the deployed Safety Canopy/side air curtain module in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.