torque FORD BRONCO 2023 Owner's Manual

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 393).
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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12.To make sure the temporarymounting pins are properly engagedwith the rock rail, the three runningboard tabs must be flush against therock rail.
13.Install a bolt on the remaining hole inthe rear running board mounting taband two bolts each on the middle andfront running board mounting tabs.
14.Use the hex tool to tighten the bolts.
Note:We recommend that you use a torquewrench to make sure you tighten all thebolts to the required 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)specification.
15.To install the additional runningboard, repeat Steps 1-14 for theopposite side
16.Return the hex tool to the tool pouchand secure it in the vehicle.
REMOVABLE FRONT BUMPER
END CAPS - RAPTOR
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEFRONT BUMPER END CAPS
WARNING: Do not store thebumper end-caps in the vehicle.Unsecured end-caps could become aprojectile in a sudden stop or crash.
Note:Front bumper end caps are not ratedfor rock crawl use or off-road conditionswhere ground contact is likely to occur. Werecommend removing the end caps beforeuse on roads under these conditions to avoiddamage.
Removing the Front Bumper EndCap
1.Park your vehicle on level ground andmake sure the transmission is in park(P) and the engine is off.
2.Locate the 17 reusable pushpins on thecenter front bumper cover.
3.Use a suitable tool, such as a flat bladescrewdriver in the 0.10 in (2.5 mm)space between the head of the pushpinand the body of the pushpin to pry outthe head away from the body torelease the locking mechanism.
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Note:You do not need to remove the bolt.Removal could cause damage to body panelabove the bolt. The end cap at this locationhas a slot to allow removal in the next step.
12.Remove the three bolts from thebumper end cap lower attachmentand one bolt from the front topattachment.
13.Slide the end cap with the lampassembly straight out to the side ofthe vehicle.
Note:Avoid setting the end cap down onhard or sharp surfaces to prevent damageto the end cap and lamp housing.
Note:Store the end cap out of the elementsto prevent damage to the bumper end capand lamp electrical connector.
14.Using the hex tool, install and tightenthe four bolts removed in Step 12.
15.Tighten the bolt loosened in Step 11.
Note:We recommend that you use a torquewrench to make sure that you tighten all thebolts to 16 lb.ft (22 Nm).
16.Locate the docking plug and cover onthe back of the front bumper.
17.Disengage the docking plugprotective cover by pressing downand holding the release tab whilepulling the docking plug protectivecover apart from the docking plug.
Note:You do not need to remove thedocking plug that is attached to the bumperto perform this step.
18.Store the protective docking cover inthe pocket of the tool pouch.
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11.Use the hex tool to remove the threebolts from the bumper end cap lowerattachment and one bolt from thefront top attachment.
12.Loosen the top rear bolt of thebumper end cap.
Note:Make sure the bolt does not touchthe end cap
Note:You do not need to remove the bolt.Removal could cause damage to the bodypanel above the bolt. The end cap at thislocation has a slot to allow removal in thenext step.
13.Slide the end cap with the lampassembly straight in from the side ofthe vehicle.
Note:Make sure the front bumper end capslot is under the top rear bolt head on thebumper.
14.Align the holes in the end cap andbumper at the front lowerattachment.
15.Hand start the three bolts at the frontbumper end cap lower attachmentand the one bolt from the front topattachment.
Note:Do not tighten or torque the bolts.
16.Locate the lamp bolt stored in thetool pouch during the front bumperend cap removal.
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17.From behind the bumper, hand startthe lamp bolt at the top center of thelamp housing.
Note:Do not tighten or torque the bolt.
18.Using the hex tool, tighten the fourbolts installed in Step 15. Thentighten the bolt loosened in Step 12.Lastly, tighten the bolt installed inStep 17.
Note:We recommend that you use a torquewrench to make sure that you tighten all thebolts to 16 lb.ft (22 Nm).
19.Insert the vehicle-side lamp wiringconnector onto the lamp plugattached to the lamp housing andpush together until you feel it clicktogether.
Note:Make sure you do not press therelease tab on the lamp connector whenpushing the connectors together, this wayyou can feel them click together.
Note:The lamp-side wiring connector isattached to the lamp housing and does notneed to be removed to perform this step.
20.To install the additional front bumpercap, repeat Steps 8-19 on theopposite side.
21.Reinstall the center front bumpercover in the original location.
22.Install the 17 pushpins removed inSteps 2-6. Do not press the pushpinheads in until all pushpins are inplace.
23.Lock the pushpins in place by pushingthe head in until it stops.
Note:There should be a gap of about0.10 in(2.5 mm) between the head and body ofthe pushpin.
24.Return the hex tool to the tool pouchwith the docking plug protective capsand lamp bolts, and then secure thetool pouch in the vehicle.
STORING THE DOORS AND
THE ROOF PANELS - 4-DOOR,
EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
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.
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18.Stow the flat tire on the rear of thevehicle and fully tighten the securingnuts.
Note:We recommend that you use a torquewrench to make sure you tighten all thesecuring wheel nuts on the spare wheelcarrier to the required 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)specification.
19.Remove the wheel blocks.
20.Stow the jack and tools in the originallocations shown in the removalsection and tighten the retainingscrews by turning clockwise.
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE -
RAPTOR
If you get a flat tire when driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed, hold the steeringwheel firmly, and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road.
Have your flat serviced by an authorizeddealer to prevent damage to the tirepressure monitoring system sensors.Replace the spare tire with a road tire assoon as possible. During repairing orreplacing of the flat tire, have theauthorized dealer inspect the tire pressuremonitoring system sensor for damage.
Note:You should only use tire sealants inroadside emergencies as they may causedamage to the tire pressure monitoringsystem sensor.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light illuminates when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full function ofthe monitoring system, all road wheelsequipped with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, injury ordeath.
WARNING: Do not get under avehicle that is supported by a jack.
WARNING: The jack supplied withthis vehicle is only intended for changinga flat tire in an emergency. Do notattempt to do any other work on yourvehicle when it is supported by the jack,as your vehicle could slip off the jack.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
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13.Use the rear axle tube for the rearjacking point.
Note:Only use the jack on the specifiedjacking points and as close to the affectedwheel as possible.
14.Place the jack at the jacking pointclosest to the flat tire you arechanging. Turn the lug wrench handleclockwise until the flat tire iscompletely off the ground.
15.Remove the wheel nuts with thewheel nut wrench.
16.Replace the flat tire with the sparewheel. Make sure the wheel is on withthe valve stem facing outward.
17.Install the wheel nuts snug againstthe hub. Do not fully tighten thewheel nuts until the vehicle is loweredback onto the ground.
18.Turn the wrench handlecounterclockwise to lower the jack.
19.Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown below.
20.Stow the flat tire on the rear of thevehicle and fully tighten the securingnuts.
Note:We recommend that you use a torquewrench to make sure you tighten all thesecuring wheel nuts on the spare wheelcarrier to the required 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)specification.
21.Remove the wheel blocks.
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22.Stow the jack and tools in the originallocations shown in the removalsection and tighten the retainingscrews by turning clockwise.
WHEEL NUTS - EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreignmaterials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheelhub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fastenersthat attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces ofthe wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheelmounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off whileyour vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death.
WARNING: If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it may notfunction.
lb.ft (Nm)*Bolt size
100 lb.ft (135 Nm)M12 X 1.5
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only ourrecommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 mi (160 km) after any wheeldisturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).
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Wheel pilot boreA
Inspect the wheel pilot bore andmounting surface prior to installation.Remove any visible corrosion or looseparticles.
WHEEL NUTS - RAPTOR
Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When you install a wheel, remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materialspresent on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brakedrum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fasteners thatattach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of thewheel. Installing wheels without following these steps can cause the wheel nuts toloosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss ofvehicle control, personal injury or death.
lb.ft (Nm)*Bolt size
150 lb.ft (204 Nm)M14 X 1.5
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only ourrecommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 mi (160 km) after any wheeldisturbance, such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire or wheel removal.
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