2022 FORD BRONCO roof

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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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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2.Push the soft top up and rearward.
3.Attach the provided straps if you areoff-road driving or driving on roughroads.
Note:Do not drive without the soft topproperly latched or fully opened.
Note:Do not store your vehicle in coldweather with the soft top open.
Note:Satellite radio reception performancecould be reduced when the soft top roof isin the partially open position. See SatelliteRadio Limitations (page 426).
Fully Opening the Soft Top
1.Remove the rear quarter windows andthe rear window. See RemovableWindows (page 338).
Note:Do not drive unless all rear windowsare removed or installed.
2.Open the soft top to the partially openposition.
3.Press down the handle on the driverside of your vehicle to unlatch the softtop. Lift and rotate the soft toprearward, making sure to keep yourhands and fingers free of themechanism.
4.Make sure the soft top fabric foldsproperly and is not touching themechanism when folding.
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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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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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