2023 FORD F150 head liner

WARNING: Do not lean your headon the door. The side airbag could injureyou as it deploys from the side of theseatback.
The side airbags are on the outermost sideof the seat backrests of the front seats. Incertain sideways crashes or rollovers, theairbags will be inflated. The airbag wasdesigned to inflate between the door paneland occupant to further enhance theprotection provided to occupants in sideimpact crashes.
The system consists of the following:
•A label or embossed side panelindicating that side airbags are fittedto your vehicle.
•Side airbags inside the driver and frontpassenger seat backrests.
•Crash sensors and monitoring systemwith readiness indicator. See CrashSensors and Airbag Indicator (page80).
HOW DO THE KNEE AIRBAGS
WORK
Driver and passenger knee airbags areunder or within the instrument panel.During a crash, the restraints controlmodule may activate the driver andpassenger knee airbags (individually orboth) based on crash severity andrespective occupant conditions. Undercertain crash and occupant conditions, thedriver and passenger knee airbags maydeploy (individually or both) but thecorresponding front airbag may notactivate. It is important to be properlyseated and restrained to reduce the risk ofdeath or serious injury.
Make sure the knee airbags areoperating properly. See CrashSensors and Airbag Indicator(page 80).
HOW DOES THE SAFETY
CANOPY™ WORK
WARNING: Do not place objectsor mount equipment on or near theheadliner at the siderail that may comeinto contact with a deploying curtainairbag. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the risk ofpersonal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Do not lean your headon the door. The curtain airbag couldinjure you as it deploys from theheadliner.
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury,do not obstruct or place objects in thedeployment path of the airbag.
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The Safety Canopy deploys duringsignificant side crashes or when a certainlikelihood of a rollover event is detectedby the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopyis mounted to the roof side-rail sheetmetal, behind the headliner, above eachrow of seats. In certain sideways crashesor rollover events, the Safety Canopy willbe activated, regardless of which seats areoccupied. The Safety Canopy inflatesbetween the side window area andoccupants to further enhance protectionprovided in side impact crashes androllover events.
The system consists of the following:
•Safety Canopy curtain airbags abovethe trim panels over the front and rearside windows identified by a label orwording on the headliner or roof-pillartrim.
•A flexible headliner which opens abovethe side doors to allow air curtaindeployment
· Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with a readinessindicator. See Crash Sensorsand Airbag Indicator (page 80).
Properly restrain children 12 years old andunder in the rear seats. The Safety Canopywill not interfere with children restrainedusing a properly installed child or boosterseat because it is designed to inflatedownward from the headliner above thedoors along the side window opening.
AIRBAG PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Airbags do not inflateslowly or gently, and the risk of injuryfrom a deploying airbag is the greatestclose to the trim covering the airbagmodule.
WARNING: All occupants of yourvehicle, including the driver, shouldalways properly wear their seatbelts,even when an airbag supplementalrestraint system is provided. Failure toproperly wear your seatbelt couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
WARNING: Properly securechildren 12 years old and under in a rearseating position whenever possible. Ifyou are unable to properly secure allchildren in a rear seating position,properly secure the largest child on thefront seat. If you must use a forwardfacing child restraint on the front seat,move the seat as far back as possible.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not place your armson the airbag cover or through thesteering wheel. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
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Figure 5 - Side View of the Side Airbagat Full Inflation- if equipped
Up from the side airbag module- 27.5 in (700 mm).3.
Figure 6 - Side View of the Side CurtainDimension
Roof rail to 1 in (25 mm) belowthe window sill.1.
Note:Do not place objects on the headlineror on pillar trims A through C used toconceal the airbag when stowed.
Figure 7 - Front View of the Side Curtainat Full Inflation
6 in (75 mm) from pillar trim (Athrough C).1.
Figure 8 - Equipment Mounting Zones
Area on top of the instrumentpanel. The equipment must notinterfere with driver visibility.
1.
Airbag door must be kept clearfor deployment of the airbag.2.
Area in front of the centerconsole from the bottom to thetop of the instrument panel.
3.
Area in front of the electronicfinish panel from the bottom tothe top of the instrument panel.
4.
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REMOVING A REAR LAMPASSEMBLY
1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Open the tailgate to access the rearlamp assemblies.
3.Remove the two bolts from the taillamp assembly. Then, carefully pull thelamp assembly from the tailgate pillarby releasing the two retaining tabs.
4.Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb.
5.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING A HEADLAMP BULB
WARNING: Make sure the bulbshave cooled down before removingthem. Failure to follow this warning couldresult in serious personal injury.
Accessing the Halogen High Beamand Low Beam Bulbs
1.Rotate the steering wheel to theopposite side of the bulb needingreplacement.
2.Remove the screws and push pins fromthe front of the wheel liner.
3.Pull the wheel liner back towards thetire to gain access to the bulbs.
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Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched,clean it with rubbing alcohol beforeinstalling it.
CHANGING A FRONT TURNSIGNAL LAMP BULB
WARNING: Make sure the bulbshave cooled down before removingthem. Failure to follow this warning couldresult in serious personal injury.
1.Rotate the steering wheel to theopposite side of the bulb needingreplacement.
2.Remove the screws and push pins fromthe front of the wheel liner.
3.Pull the wheel liner back toward thetire to gain access to the bulb.
Low beam headlamp bulb.A.
Turn signal lamp bulb.B.
High beam headlamp bulb.C.
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1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Remove the bulb holder from the lampassembly by turning itcounterclockwise and pulling it straightout.
3.Disconnect the bulb from the electricalconnector.
4.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING A FRONT SIDEMARKER LAMP BULB
1.Rotate the steering wheel to theopposite side of the bulb needingreplacement.
2.Remove the screws and push pins fromthe front of the wheel liner.
3.Pull the wheel liner back toward thetire to gain access to the bulb.
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