Ford Bronco (2022 year). Manual in english

Note:

When installing the rear edge of the

rear quarter window into the slot, you can
unlatch the soft top for easier installation.
See

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After installing the rear quarter
windows, press along the top of the
window to secure the hook and loop
fastener strips.

Note:

The buckles snap together and

windows are flush when correctly installed.
If the parts have visible gaps or stick out
they are not correctly secured.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
REAR WINDOW - VEHICLES WITH:
SOFT TOP

If not already removed, remove the rear
quarter windows. See

Removing and

Installing the Rear Quarter
Windows

(page 338).

2. Release the hook and loop fastener

strip along the top of the rear window
and flip the fabric upward.

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3. Pull both bottom corners of the

backlight rearward to disengage the
clips.

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To install the rear window, perform the
above steps in reverse order.

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8. After installing the rear window, press

along the top of the window to secure
the hook and loop fastener strip.

Note:

The buckles snap together and

window is flush when correctly installed. If
the parts have visible gaps or stick out they
are not correctly secured.

REMOVABLE DOORS

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
DOORS - VEHICLES WITHOUT:
TUBE DOORS

Removing the Doors

WARNING:

Removal of doors for

off-road use only. Removing the doors
from the vehicle will affect protection
provided by the doors and may affect
safety system performance, including
safety canopy and front seat mounted
side airbags, during a crash or rollover.

WARNING:

Vehicle needs to be

turned off before reconnecting doors to
verify all electrical connections have
been properly connected. Failure to
follow these instructions may affect
safety system performance, including
safety canopy and front seat mounted
side airbags, during a crash or rollover.

Fully open the windows on the doors
you are removing.

2. Switch your vehicle off.

3. Fold the mirrors toward the front of

your vehicle before removing the front
doors.

4. Fully open the door you are removing.

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5. Locate the fender protector in the tool

pouch and install it over the fender
edge near the top door hinge.

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6. To release the door harness connector,

open the connector door and pull the
connector straight out.

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Make sure to seat the connector door
in the closed position.

8. We recommend that you use a door

storage bag on the door you are
removing.

Note:

Make sure you fully secure the bag.

Make sure the bag contains the edge and
corners of the door to prevent accidental
door damage before proceeding with the
removal of the door.

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9. Locate the tool pouch and use the hex

tool to remove the lower hinge bolt.

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10.

Remove the upper hinge bolt.

Note:

Store the hinge bolts in the pocket of

the tool pouch.

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11.

Locate the lower lift handle.

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12.

Use the door handle as the upper lift
handle.

13.

With the help of another person, lift
the door vertically to separate it from
the vehicle.

Note:

Use caution when removing the doors

as they are heavy.

Note:

Store the doors out of the elements

to prevent damage.

14.

To remove additional doors, repeat
Steps 4 – 13.

15.

Return the hex tool to the tool pouch
and secure it in vehicle.

16.

Return mirrors to the driving position.

Note:

When you remove the doors, the rear

seat occupant alert no longer functions.

Installing the Doors

Switch your vehicle off.

2. Fold the mirrors towards the front of

the vehicle before installing the front
doors.

3. Inspect and clean debris from the

bodyside and door hinges.

4. If you are using a storage bag, unzip it

far enough to allow access to the
hinges.

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5. Locate the fender and door protectors

in the tool pouch. Install one over the
fender edge near the upper door hinge
and the other on the door edge near
the bottom door hinge.

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6. Locate the lower bodyside hinge and

loosely install alignment pin by hand.

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Locate the upper door hinge portion.

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8. Locate the upper bodyside hinge.

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9. With the help of another person, lower

the door onto the body hinges, aligning
the upper door portion to the upper
body pin and the lower door portion to
the alignment pin.

Note:

Make sure you do not pinch the wiring

connector harness between the door and
the body of the vehicle.

10.

Remove the lower alignment pin.

11.

Hand start the hinge bolts to the
upper and lower door hinges.

12.

Use the hex tool to tighten the bolts.

Note:

We recommend that you use a torque

wrench to tighten the bolts to the required
22 lb.ft (30 Nm) specification.

13.

If using a storage bag, remove it from
the door.

14.

Open the harness connector door.

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15.

Insert the door harness into the
connector.

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16.

Open and close the installed door a
few times to make sure you aligned
it properly and that it operates
normally.

17.

To install additional doors, repeat
Steps 3 – 16.

18.

Close the doors and switch the
ignition on. Check for any warning
messages.

19.

Return the mirrors to the driving
position.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
DOORS - VEHICLES WITH: TUBE
DOORS

(If Equipped)

WARNING:

Tube doors are for

off-road use only. Tube doors are not
designed like factory doors. Occupant
protection, door system performance,
and safety system performance,
including safety canopy and front seat
mounted side airbags, may be affected
during a crash or rollover.

WARNING:

Always keep hands,

feet and other body parts inside the
vehicle at all times.

Installing the Doors

If not already removed, remove the
factory doors. See

Removing and

Installing the Doors

(page 342).

Note:

When you remove the doors, the rear

seat occupant alert no longer functions.

2. Switch your vehicle off.

3. Fold the mirrors completely toward the

front of your vehicle before installing
the front doors.

4. Inspect and clean debris from the

bodyside and door hinges.

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5. Locate the lower bodyside hinge and

loosely install the door alignment pin
by hand.

Note:

The door alignment pin is included

with your vehicle’s tool kit.

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6. Lower the door on the body hinges.

Note:

Doors should be in the fully open

position.

Note:

If the door hinge spacing is not

adequate, loosen the hinge mounting bolts,
adjust, and re-tighten.

Remove the alignment pin from the
lower hinge.

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8. Hand start the hinge pin bolts to the

upper and lower door hinges.

9. Use the provided hex tool to tighten

the hinge pin bolts to 22 lb.ft (30 Nm).

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10.

Make sure the latch alignment is
correct by gently closing the door. If
the alignment is not acceptable,
make the necessary vertical or
horizontal adjustments. See

Latch

Alignment Adjustments

later in this

section. If the alignment is
acceptable, continue to step 11.

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11.

Make sure that the door bumper
arrow is aligned to the service cover
plate mark.

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12.

Gently close the door to the fully
closed position and make sure that
the bumper is under slight
compression. If the bumper is not
slightly compressed while the door is
in the fully closed position, adjust the
bumper as needed.

Note:

To avoid body damage, do not slam

the door until the bumper adjustments are
finalized.

13.

Open and close the installed door a
few times to make sure it is properly
aligned and that it operates normally.

14.

To install additional doors, repeat
steps 3-13.

15.

Return the hex tool and door
alignment pin to the tool kit and
secure the tool kit in the vehicle’s
center console.

16.

Return the mirrors to the driving
position.

Note:

Rear seat occupant alert does not

function with tube doors.

Latch Alignment Adjustments

Vertical Adjustments

To make vertical adjustments:

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Loosen the upper and lower hinge
mounting bolts.

2. Engage the latch on the striker to make

sure it is properly aligned.

3. Tighten the upper and lower hinge

mounting bolts, but do not apply final
torque.

4. Disengage and reengage the latch from

the striker and confirm proper
alignment.

5. Tighten the upper and lower hinge

mounting bolts to 41 lb.ft (55 Nm).

Horizontal Adjustments

To make horizontal adjustments:

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Loosen the upper and lower hinge
mounting bolts.

2. Add or remove shims as necessary to

attain proper latch alignment, start
with no shims.

3. Tighten the upper and lower hinge

mounting bolts, but do not apply final
torque.

4. Disengage the latch from the striker

and confirm proper alignment.

5. Tighten the upper and lower hinge

mounting bolts to 41 lb.ft (55 Nm).

Removing the Doors

WARNING:

Removal of doors for

Switch your vehicle off.

2. Fold the mirrors completely toward the

front of your vehicle before removing
the front doors.

3. Fully open the door you are removing.

4. Use the provided hex tool to loosen

and remove the lower hinge bolt.

5. Loosen and remove the upper hinge

bolt.

Note:

You can store the hinge bolts in the

tool pouch zipped pocket, if needed.

6. Lift the door vertically to separate it

from the vehicle.

Note:

Use caution when removing the doors

as they are heavy.

Note:

Store the doors in a secure area.

Note:

Store the doors out of the elements

to prevent damage.

To remove additional doors, repeat
steps 3-6.

8. Return the hex tool to the tool kit and

secure the tool kit in the vehicle’s
center console.

9. Return the mirrors to the driving

position.

Note:

When you remove the doors, the rear

seat occupant alert no longer functions.

Cleaning the Tube Doors

We recommend that you wash the tube
doors with mild soap and rinse with a
standard pressure water hose. While
rinsing, avoid spraying water directly onto
the latch mechanism. Dry with a microfiber
cloth or leave to air dry.

DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE
WARNINGS

Sounds when a door is not fully closed or
removed and your vehicle is moving.

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REMOVABLE ROOF PANELS

(IF

EQUIPPED)

REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

When opening, closing,

removing or installing the removable
vehicle components, take care not to get
your fingers or hands caught in the
mechanism. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not drive your

vehicle with only the center or the rear
roof panel removed. Failure to follow this
instruction could cause unintended
separation of the roof panels from your
vehicle.

WARNING:

Do not drive your

vehicle unless the installed roof panels
are properly secured. Failure to follow
this instruction could cause unintended
separation of the roof panels from your
vehicle.

Note:

Do not step or kneel on the center

console during roof removal or once roof
panels are removed.

Removal of the center and rear roof panels
requires two adults.

Do not cut, drill, weld or modify the roof
panels or attach anything other than the
factory-installed roof rack.

If there is any damage to the roof panels,
see an authorized dealer.

Make sure the locating pins on the rear roof
panel sit flush in your vehicle when
installed.

Failure to follow these instructions could
cause interior water damage, stains or
mildew:
•

Properly position the hard top
assembly to seal the top to your vehicle
during installation. Improper
installation could cause water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.

•

Properly handle and store the
removable roof panels. Improper
handling and storage could damage
the seals, causing water to leak into
the vehicle’s interior.

•

Do not place anything on top of the
rear roof panel when it is removed from
the vehicle. This could cause damage
to the rear roof panel and its seals.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
FRONT ROOF PANEL

Remove the driver side front roof panel
before removing the passenger side front
roof panel.

Fold down the sun visor against the
windshield.

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2. Turn the three L-shaped latches on the

driver side front roof panel, unlocking
them from the roof.

3. Unlatch the driver side header panel

latch at the top of the windshield.

4. Remove the driver side front roof panel.

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5. Repeat the steps to remove the

passenger side panel front roof panel.

6. Store the front roof panels in the

storage bag. See

Doors and the Roof Panels

(page

360).

To install, reverse the removal
procedure.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
CENTER ROOF PANEL - 4-DOOR

Remove both of the front roof panels
before removing the center roof panel.

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Turn the three L-shaped latches on the
center roof panel, unlocking them from
the rear roof panel.

2. Unlatch the driver side and passenger

side latches of the center roof panel.

3. Remove the center roof panel.

4. To install, reverse the removal

procedure.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
REAR ROOF PANEL - 2-DOOR

Remove the front panels before removing
the rear roof panel.

Open the rear doors.

2. Open the tailgate window. See

Opening and Closing the Windows

(page 103).

3. Locate the wire harness and washer

hose on the driver side rear inside
corner of the vehicle.

4. Release the locking tab by pushing it

down.

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5. Push the tab inward when pulling down

to disconnect and remove the wiring
harness.

6. Push the release button on the hose

connector and pull down to remove
the washer hose.

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Secure the wiring harness to the body
side by plugging it into the receptacle
and pushing up on the locking tab.

8. Secure the washer hose by snapping it

into the top of the body side
receptacle.

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9. Remove the four fasteners on each side

of your vehicle that secure the rear roof
panel to the vehicle using the provided
head driver and ratchet.

10.

With the tailgate window open, grab
the opening with one hand and
slightly lift with the other hand. Lift
the rear roof panel straight up and
off. Place the rear roof panel on a soft
surface to prevent damage.

Note:

Store the rear roof panel with the

tailgate window open to prevent damage
to the glass seal.

11.

To install, reverse the removal
procedure. Torque the fasteners that
secure the rear roof panel to your
vehicle to 15 ± 2 lb.ft (20 ± 3 Nm).

Note:

Make sure the locating pins on the

rear roof panel sit flush in your vehicle when
installed.

Note:

Do not overtighten the fasteners. You

can strip the fasteners if they are
overtightened.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
REAR ROOF PANEL - 4-DOOR

Remove the front panels and center panel
before removing the rear roof panel.

Open the rear doors.

2. Open the tailgate window. See

Opening and Closing the Windows

(page 103).

3. Locate the wire harness and washer

hose on the driver side rear inside
corner of the vehicle.

4. Release the locking tab by pushing it

down.

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5. Push the tab inward when pulling down

to disconnect and remove the wiring
harness.

6. Push the release button on the hose

connector and pull down to remove
the washer hose.

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Secure the wiring harness to the body
side by plugging it into the receptacle
and pushing up on the locking tab.

8. Secure the washer hose by snapping it

into the top of the body side
receptacle.

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9. Remove the two fasteners that secure

the rear roof panel at the C-pillar using
the provided head driver and ratchet.

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10.

Remove the four fasteners on each
side of your vehicle that secure the
rear roof panel to the vehicle using
the provided head driver and ratchet.

11.

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Note:

Store the rear roof panel with the

tailgate window open to prevent damage
to the glass seal.

12.

To install, reverse the removal
procedure. Torque the fasteners that
secure the rear roof panel to your
vehicle to 15 ± 2 lb.ft (20 ± 3 Nm).

Note:

Make sure the locating pins on the

rear roof panel sit flush in your vehicle when
installed.

Note:

Do not overtighten the fasteners. You

can strip the fasteners if they are
overtightened.

REMOVABLE HARD TOP

(IF

EQUIPPED)

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
HARD TOP

WARNING:

When opening, closing,

removing or installing the removable
vehicle components, take care not to get
your fingers or hands caught in the
mechanism. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

Remove the roof panels. See

Removable Roof Panels

(page 350).

2. To install, reverse the removal

procedure.

Removing the Soft Top Trim Piece

(If Equipped)

Make sure to remove the soft top trim
pieces before installing the hard top.

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Remove the three fasteners to the soft top
trim piece on each side of your vehicle
using the provided head driver and ratchet.

REMOVABLE SOFT TOP

(IF

EQUIPPED)

OPENING AND CLOSING THE
SOFT TOP

WARNING:

When opening, closing,

removing or installing the removable
vehicle components, take care not to get
your fingers or hands caught in the
mechanism. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

Partially Opening the Soft Top

Before pulling into a garage, make sure
there is enough clearance.

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Unlatch the two latches at the header.

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2. Push the soft top up and rearward.

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3. Attach the provided straps if you are

off-road driving or driving on rough
roads.

Note:

Do not drive without the soft top

properly latched or fully opened.

Note:

Do not store your vehicle in cold

weather with the soft top open.

Note:

Satellite radio reception performance

could be reduced when the soft top roof is
in the partially open position. See

Satellite

Radio Limitations

(page 426).

Fully Opening the Soft Top

Remove the rear quarter windows and
the rear window. See

Removable

Windows

(page 338).

Note:

Do not drive unless all rear windows

are removed or installed.

2. Open the soft top to the partially open

position.

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3. Press down the handle on the driver

side of your vehicle to unlatch the soft
top. Lift and rotate the soft top
rearward, making sure to keep your
hands and fingers free of the
mechanism.

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4. Make sure the soft top fabric folds

properly and is not touching the
mechanism when folding.

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