ECU FORD BRONCO 2022 Service Manual

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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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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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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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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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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