Safety Canopy Module - Freestyle: Installation

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Installation
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.

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    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.
  1. Remove all J-nut fasteners and install new.
  2. Install the safety canopy module bolt and the 2 pin-type retainers to the A-pillar trim bracket.
    • Tighten bolt to 7 N.m (62 lb-in).
    Fig 1: Locating Safety Canopy Module Bolt & Pin-Type Retainers
    G04659711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. WARNING:
    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
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