2023 FORD BRONCO Owners Manual

2.Unbuckle the three clips at the top.
3.Release the front edge of the panel bypulling the fabric out of the slot toremove.
4.Slide the bottom panel forward out ofthe slot to remove.
5.To install the rear quarter window,perform the steps above in reverseorder.
6.When installing the rear quarterwindow, make sure to tuck the windowunder the tension cable.
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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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5.Remove both top corners from theslots.6.Unbuckle the four clips at the top.
7.Make sure to unbuckle all clips. Grabthe plastic behind the fabric at thebottom corners of the rear window andthen slide the bottom left or right outof the slot to remove.
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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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6.Locate the lower bodyside hinge andloosely install alignment pin by hand.
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.
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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.
15.Insert the door harness into theconnector.
16.Open and close the installed door afew times to make sure you alignedit properly and that it operatesnormally.
17.To install additional doors, repeatSteps 3–16.
18.Close the doors and switch theignition on. Check for any warningmessages.
19.Return the mirrors to the drivingposition.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEDOORS - VEHICLES WITH: TUBEDOORS (If Equipped)
WARNING: Tube doors are foroff-road use only. Tube doors are notdesigned like factory doors. Occupantprotection, door system performance,and safety system performance,including safety canopy and front seatmounted side airbags, may be affectedduring a crash or rollover.
WARNING: Always keep hands,feet and other body parts inside thevehicle at all times.
Installing the Doors
1.If not already removed, remove thefactory doors. See Removing andInstalling the Doors (page 376).
Note:When you remove the doors, the rearseat occupant alert no longer functions.
2.Switch your vehicle off.
3.Fold the mirrors completely toward thefront of your vehicle before installingthe front doors.
4.Inspect and clean debris from thebodyside and door hinges.
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