ECU FORD BRONCO 2023 Service Manual

3.To complete the glass removalprocess, lift the glass up, pull it out androck down.
4.Once removed, safely store the glassand the screws in the storage bag.
To install the glass back on your vehicle:
1.From the outside of your vehicle, alignand seat the glass pins into the rubberframe.
2.Insert the glass hook into the frame.
3.Go to the inside of the vehicle.
4.Pull the glass tight by grabbing thepaddle.
5.Using the provided head driver, alignand secure the screws into the glassframe.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEREAR QUARTER WINDOWS -VEHICLES WITH: SOFT TOP
The following procedure shows the driverside rear window, passenger side similar.
1.Release the rear edge of the panel bypulling the fabric out of the slot.
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Note:When installing the rear edge of therear quarter window into the slot, unlatchthe soft top for easier installation. SeeOpening and Closing the Soft Top (page393).
7.When sliding the rear quarter windowsback into the window slot, make sureto slide the window all the way in sothat the window securely fits into bothslots.
8.After installing the rear quarterwindows, press along the top of thewindow to secure the hook and loopfastener strips.
Note:The buckles snap together and thewindows are flush when correctly installed.If the parts have visible gaps or stick out,they are not correctly secured.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEREAR WINDOW - VEHICLES WITH:SOFT TOP
1.If not already removed, remove the rearquarter windows. See Removing andInstalling the Rear QuarterWindows (page 372).
2.Open the tailgate.
3.Release the hook and loop fastenerstrip along the top of the rear windowand flip the fabric upward.
4.Tap both bottom corners of the rearwindow rearward to disengage theclips.
Note:Do not pull on fabric from the top orbottom corners.
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8.To install the rear window, perform theabove steps in reverse order.
9.After installing the rear window, pressalong the top of the window to securethe hook and loop fastener strip.
Note:The buckles snap together and thewindow is flush when correctly installed. Ifthe parts have visible gaps or stick out, theyare not correctly secured.
REMOVABLE DOORS
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEDOORS - VEHICLES WITHOUT:TUBE DOORS
Removing the Doors
Bronco Door Removal and Storage
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.
WARNING: Always keep hands,feet and other body parts inside thevehicle at all times.
1.Fully open the windows on the doorsyou are removing.
2.Switch your vehicle off.
3.Fold the mirrors toward the front ofyour vehicle before removing the frontdoors.
4.Fully open the door you are removing.
5.Locate the fender protector in the toolpouch and install it over the fenderedge near the top door hinge.
6.To release the door harness connector,open the connector door and pull theconnector straight out.
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7.Make sure to seat the connector doorin the closed position.
8.We recommend that you use a doorstorage bag on the door you areremoving.
Note:Make sure you fully secure the bag.Make sure the bag contains the edge andcorners of the door to prevent accidentaldoor damage before proceeding with theremoval of the door.
9.Locate the tool pouch and use the hextool to remove the lower hinge bolt.
10.Remove the upper hinge bolt.
Note:Store the hinge bolts in the pocket ofthe tool pouch.
11.Locate the lower lift handle.
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12.Use the door handle as the upper lifthandle.
13.With the help of another person, liftthe door vertically to separate it fromthe vehicle.
Note:Use caution when removing the doorsas they are heavy.
Note:Store the doors out of the elementsto prevent damage.
14.To remove additional doors, repeatSteps 4–13.
15.Return the hex tool to the tool pouchand secure it in the vehicle.
16.Return mirrors to the driving position.
Note:When you remove the doors, the rearseat occupant alert no longer functions.
Note:When you remove the doors or whenyou have tube doors installed on the vehicle,a warning message related to the electricalsystem appears on the instrument clusterdisplay with each ignition cycle. Themessage no longer displays when all factorydoors are re-installed. If the messagepersists after you install all factory doors,check the wiring connectors on all the doorsto confirm that you properly connectedthem.
Installing the Doors
WARNING: Vehicle needs to beturned off before reconnecting doors toverify all electrical connections havebeen properly connected. Failure tofollow these instructions 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 toward the front of thevehicle before installing the front doors.
3.Inspect and clean debris from thebodyside and door hinges.
4.If you are using a storage bag, unzip itfar enough to allow access to thehinges.
5.Locate the fender and door protectorsin the tool pouch. Install one over thefender edge near the upper door hingeand the other on the door edge nearthe bottom door hinge.
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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.
Note:When you remove the doors or whenyou have tube doors installed on the vehicle,a warning message related to the electricalsystem appears on the instrument clusterdisplay with each ignition cycle. Themessage no longer displays when all factorydoors are re-installed. If the messagepersists after you install all factory doors,check the wiring connectors on all the doorsto confirm that you properly connectedthem.
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.
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DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLEWARNINGS
Sounds when a door is not fully closed orremoved and your vehicle is moving.
REMOVABLE ROOF PANELS (IF
EQUIPPED)
REMOVABLE ROOF PANELPRECAUTIONS - EXCLUDING:RAPTOR
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.
REMOVABLE ROOF PANELPRECAUTIONS - RAPTOR
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.
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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.
WARNING: Do not remove ormodify the B-Pillar brace or trim. Doingso could affect safety systemperformance, including safety canopyand front seat mounted side airbags,during a crash or rollover.
Do not remove or modify the C-pillar brace.
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.
Note:Do not step or kneel on the centerconsole during roof removal or once roofpanels are removed.
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 -EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
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.
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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 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.
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.
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