FORD BRONCO 2022 Owners Manual

5.Locate the lower bodyside hinge andloosely install the door alignment pinby hand.
Note:The door alignment pin is includedwith your vehicle’s tool kit.
6.Lower the door on the body hinges.
Note:Doors should be in the fully openposition.
Note:If the door hinge spacing is notadequate, loosen the hinge mounting bolts,adjust, and re-tighten.
7.Remove the alignment pin from thelower hinge.
8.Hand start the hinge pin bolts to theupper and lower door hinges.
9.Use the provided hex tool to tightenthe hinge pin bolts to 22 lb.ft (30 Nm).
10.Make sure the latch alignment iscorrect by gently closing the door. Ifthe alignment is not acceptable,make the necessary vertical orhorizontal adjustments. See LatchAlignment Adjustments later in thissection. If the alignment isacceptable, continue to step 11.
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11.Make sure that the door bumperarrow is aligned to the service coverplate mark.
12.Gently close the door to the fullyclosed position and make sure thatthe bumper is under slightcompression. If the bumper is notslightly compressed while the door isin the fully closed position, adjust thebumper as needed.
Note:To avoid body damage, do not slamthe door until the bumper adjustments arefinalized.
13.Open and close the installed door afew times to make sure it is properlyaligned and that it operates normally.
14.To install additional doors, repeatsteps 3-13.
15.Return the hex tool and dooralignment pin to the tool kit andsecure the tool kit in the vehicle’scenter console.
16.Return the mirrors to the drivingposition.
Note:Rear seat occupant alert does notfunction with tube doors.
Latch Alignment Adjustments
Vertical Adjustments
To make vertical adjustments:
1.Loosen the upper and lower hingemounting bolts.
2.Engage the latch on the striker to makesure it is properly aligned.
3.Tighten the upper and lower hingemounting bolts, but do not apply finaltorque.
4.Disengage and reengage the latch fromthe striker and confirm properalignment.
5.Tighten the upper and lower hingemounting bolts to 41 lb.ft (55 Nm).
Horizontal Adjustments
To make horizontal adjustments:
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1.Loosen the upper and lower hingemounting bolts.
2.Add or remove shims as necessary toattain proper latch alignment, startwith no shims.
3.Tighten the upper and lower hingemounting bolts, but do not apply finaltorque.
4.Disengage the latch from the strikerand confirm proper alignment.
5.Tighten the upper and lower hingemounting bolts to 41 lb.ft (55 Nm).
Removing the Doors
WARNING: Removal of doors foroff-road use only. Removing the doorsfrom the vehicle will affect protectionprovided by the doors and may affectsafety system performance, includingsafety canopy and front seat mountedside airbags, during a crash or rollover.
1.Switch your vehicle off.
2.Fold the mirrors completely toward thefront of your vehicle before removingthe front doors.
3.Fully open the door you are removing.
4.Use the provided hex tool to loosenand remove the lower hinge bolt.
5.Loosen and remove the upper hingebolt.
Note:You can store the hinge bolts in thetool pouch zipped pocket, if needed.
6.Lift the door vertically to separate itfrom the vehicle.
Note:Use caution when removing the doorsas they are heavy.
Note:Store the doors in a secure area.
Note:Store the doors out of the elementsto prevent damage.
7.To remove additional doors, repeatsteps 3-6.
8.Return the hex tool to the tool kit andsecure the tool kit in the vehicle’scenter console.
9.Return the mirrors to the drivingposition.
Note:When you remove the doors, the rearseat occupant alert no longer functions.
Cleaning the Tube Doors
We recommend that you wash the tubedoors with mild soap and rinse with astandard pressure water hose. Whilerinsing, avoid spraying water directly ontothe latch mechanism. Dry with a microfibercloth or leave to air dry.
DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLEWARNINGS
Sounds when a door is not fully closed orremoved and your vehicle is moving.
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REMOVABLE ROOF PANELS (IF
EQUIPPED)
REMOVABLE ROOF PANELPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When opening, closing,removing or installing the removablevehicle components, take care not to getyour fingers or hands caught in themechanism. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle with only the center or the rearroof panel removed. Failure to follow thisinstruction could cause unintendedseparation of the roof panels from yourvehicle.
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle unless the installed roof panelsare properly secured. Failure to followthis instruction could cause unintendedseparation of the roof panels from yourvehicle.
Note:Do not step or kneel on the centerconsole during roof removal or once roofpanels are removed.
Removal of the center and rear roof panelsrequires two adults.
Do not cut, drill, weld or modify the roofpanels or attach anything other than thefactory-installed roof rack.
If there is any damage to the roof panels,see an authorized dealer.
Make sure the locating pins on the rear roofpanel sit flush in your vehicle wheninstalled.
Failure to follow these instructions couldcause interior water damage, stains ormildew:
•Properly position the hard topassembly to seal the top to your vehicleduring installation. Improperinstallation could cause water to leakinto the vehicle’s interior.
•Properly handle and store theremovable roof panels. Improperhandling and storage could damagethe seals, causing water to leak intothe vehicle’s interior.
•Do not place anything on top of therear roof panel when it is removed fromthe vehicle. This could cause damageto the rear roof panel and its seals.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEFRONT ROOF PANEL
Remove the driver side front roof panelbefore removing the passenger side frontroof panel.
1.Fold down the sun visor against thewindshield.
2.Turn the three L-shaped latches on thedriver side front roof panel, unlockingthem from the roof.
3.Unlatch the driver side header panellatch at the top of the windshield.
4.Remove the driver side front roof panel.
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5.Repeat the steps to remove thepassenger side panel front roof panel.
6.Store the front roof panels in thestorage bag. See Storing the RoofPanels (page 366). See Storing theDoors and the Roof Panels (page360).
7.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THECENTER ROOF PANEL - 4-DOOR
Remove both of the front roof panelsbefore removing the center roof panel.
1.Turn the three L-shaped latches on thecenter roof panel, unlocking them fromthe rear roof panel.
2.Unlatch the driver side and passengerside latches of the center roof panel.
3.Remove the center roof panel.
4.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEREAR ROOF PANEL - 2-DOOR
Remove the front panels before removingthe rear roof panel.
1.Open the rear doors.
2.Open the tailgate window. SeeOpening and Closing the Windows(page 103).
3.Locate the wire harness and washerhose on the driver side rear insidecorner of the vehicle.
4.Release the locking tab by pushing itdown.
5.Push the tab inward when pulling downto disconnect and remove the wiringharness.
6.Push the release button on the hoseconnector and pull down to removethe washer hose.
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7.Secure the wiring harness to the bodyside by plugging it into the receptacleand pushing up on the locking tab.
8.Secure the washer hose by snapping itinto the top of the body sidereceptacle.
9.Remove the four fasteners on each sideof your vehicle that secure the rear roofpanel to the vehicle using the providedhead driver and ratchet.
10.With the tailgate window open, grabthe opening with one hand andslightly lift with the other hand. Liftthe rear roof panel straight up andoff. Place the rear roof panel on a softsurface to prevent damage.
Note:Store the rear roof panel with thetailgate window open to prevent damageto the glass seal.
11.To install, reverse the removalprocedure. Torque the fasteners thatsecure the rear roof panel to yourvehicle to 15 ± 2 lb.ft (20 ± 3 Nm).
Note:Make sure the locating pins on therear roof panel sit flush in your vehicle wheninstalled.
Note:Do not overtighten the fasteners. Youcan strip the fasteners if they areovertightened.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEREAR ROOF PANEL - 4-DOOR
Remove the front panels and center panelbefore removing the rear roof panel.
1.Open the rear doors.
2.Open the tailgate window. SeeOpening and Closing the Windows(page 103).
3.Locate the wire harness and washerhose on the driver side rear insidecorner of the vehicle.
4.Release the locking tab by pushing itdown.
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5.Push the tab inward when pulling downto disconnect and remove the wiringharness.
6.Push the release button on the hoseconnector and pull down to removethe washer hose.
7.Secure the wiring harness to the bodyside by plugging it into the receptacleand pushing up on the locking tab.
8.Secure the washer hose by snapping itinto the top of the body sidereceptacle.
9.Remove the two fasteners that securethe rear roof panel at the C-pillar usingthe provided head driver and ratchet.
10.Remove the four fasteners on eachside of your vehicle that secure therear roof panel to the vehicle usingthe provided head driver and ratchet.
11.With the tailgate window open, grabthe opening with one hand andslightly lift with the other hand. Liftthe rear roof panel straight up andoff. Place the rear roof panel on a softsurface to prevent damage.
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Note:Store the rear roof panel with thetailgate window open to prevent damageto the glass seal.
12.To install, reverse the removalprocedure. Torque the fasteners thatsecure the rear roof panel to yourvehicle to 15 ± 2 lb.ft (20 ± 3 Nm).
Note:Make sure the locating pins on therear roof panel sit flush in your vehicle wheninstalled.
Note:Do not overtighten the fasteners. Youcan strip the fasteners if they areovertightened.
REMOVABLE HARD TOP (IF
EQUIPPED)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEHARD TOP
WARNING: When opening, closing,removing or installing the removablevehicle components, take care not to getyour fingers or hands caught in themechanism. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
1.Remove the roof panels. SeeRemovable Roof Panels (page 350).
2.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
Removing the Soft Top Trim Piece
(If Equipped)
Make sure to remove the soft top trimpieces before installing the hard top.
Remove the three fasteners to the soft toptrim piece on each side of your vehicleusing the provided head driver and ratchet.
REMOVABLE SOFT TOP (IF
EQUIPPED)
OPENING AND CLOSING THESOFT TOP
WARNING: When opening, closing,removing or installing the removablevehicle components, take care not to getyour fingers or hands caught in themechanism. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
Partially Opening the Soft Top
Before pulling into a garage, make surethere is enough clearance.
1.Unlatch the two latches at the header.
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2.Push the soft top up and rearward.
3.Attach the provided straps if you areoff-road driving or driving on roughroads.
Note:Do not drive without the soft topproperly latched or fully opened.
Note:Do not store your vehicle in coldweather with the soft top open.
Note:Satellite radio reception performancecould be reduced when the soft top roof isin the partially open position. See SatelliteRadio Limitations (page 426).
Fully Opening the Soft Top
1.Remove the rear quarter windows andthe rear window. See RemovableWindows (page 338).
Note:Do not drive unless all rear windowsare removed or installed.
2.Open the soft top to the partially openposition.
3.Press down the handle on the driverside of your vehicle to unlatch the softtop. Lift and rotate the soft toprearward, making sure to keep yourhands and fingers free of themechanism.
4.Make sure the soft top fabric foldsproperly and is not touching themechanism when folding.
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5.Press down on the driver side andpassenger side of the soft top andmake sure both sides latch to fullysecure it.
Note:Do not store your vehicle in coldweather with the soft top open.
Closing the Soft Top
Partial Closing
Before pulling in a garage, make sure thereis enough clearance.
1.To return to the partially open position,press the handle down on the driverside of your vehicle to unlatch the softtop.
2.Use the side rail to lift and rotate thesoft top forward.
3.Make sure to latch both sides.
Note:Do not lift using the top rail only.
Fully Closing
1.Close the soft top to the partially openposition.
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