What Precautions Should Be Taken When Servicing the Air Bag Safety Canopy Module on 2005 Ford Expedition?

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Wear safety glasses before servicing the safety canopy module to protect against possible injuries. You should handle the live safety canopy module through its tear seam and safety canopy section but always direct it away from your body. Wash your hand thoroughly with water and soap after deployment to eliminate Sodium hydroxide deposits from your skin. The safety canopy module connector should never be probed because it may lead to deployment. The safety canopy deployment requires replacing the headliner followed by complete replacement of all A B and C pillar upper trim panels alongside any failed components or hardware. Heads for safety canopy modules come equipped with an "air bag" label at the B-pillar trim panel junction and are distinguished from regular headliners and should be used for installation. The installation process requires evaluation of the roofline for any damage followed by reworking of affected sheet metal before installing new fasteners. Replace the safety canopy module with a new one if the inspection reveals damage instead of performing repairs. The deployment function of safety canopy modules will be compromised by any material which blocks their proper release route or by using fasteners or tie straps on their interior panel or safety canopy module. All memory saver devices must be avoided. Disable the system power before starting any work. Begin by removing the headliner and also follow up by isolating the drain tube which serves the moonroof. Check the rivet nut as well as A-pillar sheet metal for any signs of damage before deciding to replace the rivet nut. First detach the tether cord bolt and bracket mounted on the A-pillar before taking off both the tether cord and pin-type retainer. Screws must be removed from the roofline then the rear ramp and canister and front ramp to slide and rotate the safety canopy off the roofline sheet metal. A new safety canopy module installation must wait until you verify the roofline intactness and determine if any exposed safety canopy material requires replacement of the entire module. Position the safety canopy module before engaging the front hook and installing screws on the roofline as well as at the front ramp and rear ramp and canister. The safety canopy wire harness and electrical connector pin-type retainers at the C-pillar should be connected while the rear tether bracket assembly must be installed next. Check the rivet part and sheet metal of the A-pillar before reusing or replacing the rivet component if necessary and then fasten the tether line to the A-pillar. You should reconnect the drain tube of the moonroof in vehicles that come with this feature. The procedure ends with installation of the headliner and electrical connection of the safety canopy while repowering the system.

OEM 2005 Ford Expedition Air Bag

6 Air Bags found

2005 Ford Expedition Passenger Air Bag Part Number: 6L1Z-15044A74-AA

2005 Ford Expedition Passenger Air Bag Part Number: 6L1Z-15044A74-AB

2005 Ford Expedition Inflator Module Part Number: 6L1Z-78043B13-AB

2005 Ford Expedition Inflator Module, Driver Side Part Number: 6L1Z-78042D95-A

2005 Ford Expedition Inflator Module, Passenger Side Part Number: 6L1Z-78042D94-A

2005 Ford Expedition Driver Air Bag Part Number: 6L1Z-78043B13-AA

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