2022 FORD BRONCO storage

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 vehicle.
16.Return mirrors to the driving position.
Note:When you remove the doors, the rearseat occupant alert no longer functions.
Installing the Doors
1.Switch your vehicle off.
2.Fold the mirrors towards the front ofthe vehicle before installing the frontdoors.
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.
6.Locate the lower bodyside hinge andloosely install alignment pin by hand.
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7.Locate the upper door hinge portion.
8.Locate the upper bodyside hinge.
9.With the help of another person, lowerthe door onto the body hinges, aligningthe upper door portion to the upperbody pin and the lower door portion tothe alignment pin.
Note:Make sure you do not pinch the wiringconnector harness between the door andthe body of the vehicle.
10.Remove the lower alignment pin.
11.Hand start the hinge bolts to theupper and lower door hinges.
12.Use the hex tool to tighten the bolts.
Note:We recommend that you use a torquewrench to tighten the bolts to the required22 lb.ft (30 Nm) specification.
13.If using a storage bag, remove it fromthe door.
14.Open the harness connector door.
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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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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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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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