FORD BRONCO 2022 Owners Manual

2.Use the side rail to lift and rotate thesoft top forward, making sure it latchesin place.
Note:Do not lift using the top rail only.
3.Make sure both sides fully latch.
4.Latch the two latches at the header.
Note:Do not drive without the soft topproperly latched or fully opened.
Accessing the Rear Cargo Area
1.Open the tailgate.
2.Unlatch the soft top.
3.Lift the rear of the soft top and supportit with the soft top strut.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING 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.
1.Fully open the soft top. See Openingand Closing the Soft Top (page 354).
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2.Remove the three fasteners on eachside in the rear cargo area using theprovided head driver and ratchet.
3.Remove the soft top.
Note:Safely store the soft top when it isoff your vehicle.
4.To install, reverse the removalprocedure. Torque the fasteners thatsecure soft top to the vehicle to15 ± 2 lb.ft (20 ± 3 Nm).
Note:Make sure the soft top is set flush onthe locating pins.
Note:Do not overtighten the fasteners. Youcan strip the fasteners if they areovertightened.
Installing the Soft Top Trim Piece
(If Equipped)
Make sure to install the soft top trim piecesbefore installing the soft top.
Secure the three fasteners to the soft toptrim piece on each side of your vehicleusing the provided head driver and ratchet.
REMOVABLE FENDERS
REMOVABLE FENDERPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle on public roads with fendersremoved as you will lose the protectionthey provide in a crash. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
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REMOVING THE FENDER FLARES
1.Unlock the five quarter turn clips byturning the clips counterclockwise.
2.Pull outward on the fender flare withyour hands to unseat the 5 push pinclips from the sheet metal.
Note:Push pins and quarter pins shouldnot be removed from fender flare.
Installing the Fender Flares
1.Press the five push clips in until theyare seated.
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2.Lock the five quarter turn clips byturning the clips clockwise.
STORING THE DOORS AND
THE ROOF PANELS - 4-DOOR
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not store removeddoors or roof panels in vehicle withoutusing the Ford onboard storage kit, andverifying they have been secured perinstructions. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
Note:Cargo can shift under severe vehicleuse, to reduce the risk of damage, avoid highspeed or extreme rock crawl off-roadsituations when storing the doors in thecargo area.
Note:Inspect the bags and harnessperiodically to make sure they are notdamaged. Inspect the door retentionharness straps to make sure there are nonicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.
Note:Clean the roof panels and doors priorto storing them in the bags as dirt maydamage the finish.
Storing the Front Roof Panels
1.Remove the front roof panels. SeeRemoving and Installing the FrontRoof Panel (page 350).
2.Open the bag and pull out the divider.Place the first panel into the bag.Replace the divider before placing thesecond panel into the bag.
3.Zip the bag closed.
4.Gently slide the roof panel bag into thecargo area.
Securing the Front Roof PanelsVertically
1.Raise the bag to the vertical position.
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2.Secure the upper roof bag strap aroundthe rear seat headrests. Adjust thetension on the strap until it is snug.
Note:Do not over-tighten the strap. Thismay cause damage to the headrest.
3.Secure the lower bag hooks to theforward cargo rings.
Note:Some vehicle accessories mayprevent vertical storage of the panels.
Securing the Front Roof PanelsHorizontally
1.Install the loops through the twoD-rings and secure the panels.
Note:Do not place objects on the roofpanel bag to avoid damaging the panels.
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Securing the Door RetentionHarness
1.Install the eyebolts located in the Fordonboard storage kit into the rear cargoarea pillars.
2.Use the ratchet tool provided in the kitto assist in tightening the eyebolts. Theeyebolts should rest in the groove ofthe handle. Using the tool as a lever,apply force until fully tightened.
Note:We recommend tightening theeyebolts to 13 lb.ft (17 Nm).
Note:The eyebolts can remain installed onthe vehicle. Make sure the eyebolts are fullytightened each time they are used.
3.Fully open the tailgate and rear liftglass, or open the soft top cargo accessand connect the prop rod to hold open.
4.Install the door retention harness.
Note:Refer to harness label for image.
5.Attach upper straps 1 and 2 to theeyebolts. Attach lower straps 3 and 4to the forward cargo rings.
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6.Place the narrow strap loop over all therear headrests and tighten until snug.
Note:Do not over-tighten the strap. Thismay cause damage to the headrest.
7.Place the remaining harness over theseat so it is out of the way.
Storing the Front Doors
1.Adjust the seat backrest to the optimalseating position. Pull the lever up, andpush the backrest rearward whenstoring the two front doors. Thiscreates more space between the frontdoor sail and the upper trim. Ensure thecargo area is clear of any other items.See Adjusting the Seat Backrest(page 135).
2.See Securing the Door RetentionHarness earlier in this chapter andcomplete Steps 1-7.
3.Open the passenger side front door andinstall the door bag See Removingand Installing the Doors (page 342).
4.Zip the bag fully closed and gentlyplace the door in the cargo area. Avoidcontacting the rear pillars, speakers,striker, and trim. For soft tops, take careto avoid contacting the prop rod.
5.Slide the door into position with thebag label facing rearward. Center thedoor to make sure there is spacebetween the door and cargo box trimpanels.
6.Push the lower edge of the doorforward until it stops to create spacefor the door peak.
7.Secure the door bag to the retentionharness with the clip.
8.Repeat Steps 3-5 for the driver sidefront door. Secure the bags using theclips on the bags.
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9.Lift the retention harness over thedoors. Make sure the straps arestraight.
10.Secure the upper straps 5 and 6 tothe eyelet bolts and lower straps 7and 8 to the rear cargo rings.
11.Tighten all adjustable straps tosecure the doors.
12.To prevent the doors from moving,fold the unused rear door bags to useas a spacer and place them betweenthe doors and lower cargo hooks asshown.
Note:The doors should not move whenpressure is applied.
Storing the Front Roof Panels andthe Front Doors
1.Adjust the seat backrest to the optimalseating position. Pull the lever up, andpush the backrest rearward whenstoring the two front doors. Thiscreates more space between the frontdoor sail and the upper trim. Ensure thecargo area is clear of any other items.See Adjusting the Seat Backrest(page 135).
2.See Securing the Door RetentionHarness earlier in this chapter andcomplete Steps 1-7.
3.Open the passenger side front door andinstall the door bag. See Removingand Installing the Doors (page 342).
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4.Zip the bag fully closed and gentlyplace the door in the cargo area. Avoidcontacting the rear pillars, speakers,striker, and trim.
5.Slide the door into position with thebag label facing rearward. Center thedoor to make sure there is spacebetween the door and cargo box trimpanels.
6.Push the lower edge of the doorforward until it stops to create spacefor the door peak.
7.Secure the door bag to the retentionharness with the clip.
8.Repeat Steps 3-5 for the driver sidefront door. Secure the bags using theclips on the bags.
9.Place the front roof panels in the bag,and then into the cargo area. SeeStoring the Doors and the RoofPanels (page 360).
Note:Do not use the roof bag retentionsystem in this orientation. Secure the roofpanels by the harness.
10.Lift the retention harness over thedoors. Make sure the straps arestraight.
11.Secure the upper straps 5 and 6 tothe eyelet bolts and lower straps 7and 8 to the rear cargo rings.
12.Tighten all adjustable straps tosecure the doors and roof panels.
Note:The doors and roof panels should notmove when pressure is applied.
Storing all Four Doors
1.Adjust the rear seat backrest to theupright position and raise the centerheadrest to the highest position. Pullon the seat backrest to make sure thatit has fully latched. Ensure the cargoarea is clear of any other items. SeeAdjusting the Seat Backrest (page135).
Note:Four door storage in the cargo areawill prevent the soft tops from fullyretracting. Limit to the partially openposition.
Note:Make sure the rear seat headrests areupright.
2.See Securing the Door RetentionHarness earlier in this chapter andcomplete Steps 1-7.
3.Open the driver-side rear door andinstall the bag. See Removing andInstalling the Doors (page 342).
4.Zip the bag fully closed and gentlyplace the door in the cargo area. Avoidcontacting the rear pillars, speakers,striker, and trim. For soft tops, take careto avoid contacting the prop rod.
5.Slide the door into position with thebag label facing rearward.
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6.Align the door peak with the highestpoint in the upper trim.
7.Secure the door bag to the retentionharness with the clip.
8.Repeat Steps 3-5 for the remainingdoors. Secure the bags with theharness clips.
Note:In order to store all four doorsonboard, you must store the doors in thefollowing sequence: driver-side rear,driver-side front, passenger-side front,passenger-side rear.
9.Lift the retention harness over thedoors. Make sure the straps arestraight.
10.Secure the upper straps 5 and 6 tothe eyelet bolts and lower straps 7and 8 to the rear cargo rings.
11.Tighten all adjustable straps tosecure the doors.
Note:The doors should not move whenpressure is applied.
Note:When closing the tailgate, make surethe tailgate and glass do not strike thestowed doors.
STORING THE ROOF PANELS
- 2-DOOR (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not store removeddoors or roof panels in vehicle withoutusing the Ford onboard storage kit, andverifying they have been secured perinstructions. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
Note:The two-door vehicle is not capableof on board storage of the doors. Store thedoors in a secure area to avoid damage.
Note:Roof panels should be clean prior tostorage in bags as dirt may damage thefinish.
1.Remove the front roof panels. SeeRemoving and Installing the FrontRoof Panel (page 350).
2.Open the bag and pull out the divider.Place the first panel into the bag.Replace the divider before placing thesecond panel into the bag.
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