2023 FORD BRONCO ECU

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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REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEREAR ROOF PANEL - RAPTOR, 4-DOOR
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.
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 113).
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.
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.
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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.
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 113).
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 fasteners on each sidethat secure the rear roof panel at theC-pillar using the provided head driverand ratchet.
10.Install the fasteners back to theC-pillar.
11.Remove the four fasteners on eachside of your vehicle that secure therear roof panel to the vehicle usingthe provided head driver and ratchet.
12.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.
13.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
14.Remove the fasteners on the C-pillarbefore attaching the rear roof panel.Place the rear roof panel on theC-pillar and hand start the fasteners.
15.Torque the fasteners that secure therear roof panel to your vehicle to15 ± 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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5.Press down on the driver side andpassenger side of the soft top andmake sure both sides latch to fullysecure it.
Note:Do not store your vehicle in coldweather with the soft top open.
Closing the Soft Top
Partial Closing
Before pulling in a garage, make sure thereis enough clearance.
1.To return to the partially open position,press the handle down on the driverside of your vehicle to unlatch the softtop.
2.Use the side rail to lift and rotate thesoft top forward.
3.Make sure to latch both sides.
Fully Closing
1.Close the soft top to the partially openposition.
2.Use the side rail to lift and rotate thesoft top forward, making sure it latchesin place.
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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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2.Lock the five quarter turn clips byturning the clips clockwise.
REMOVING THE FENDER FLARES- RAPTOR
The front fender, rear quarter, and fenderflares are not designed to be removed.They are to remain on the vehicle at alltimes.
REMOVABLE RUNNING
BOARDS - RAPTOR
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THERUNNING BOARDS
WARNING: Do not store therunning boards in the vehicle. Unsecuredrunning boards could become aprojectile in a sudden stop or crash.
Note:Running boards are not rated for rockcrawl use or off road conditions whereground contact is likely to occur. Werecommend removing the running boardsbefore use in these conditions in order toavoid damage.
Removing the Running Boards
1.Park your vehicle on level ground andmake sure the transmission is in park(P).
2.Locate the hex tool in the tool pouchand use it to remove two bolts eachfrom front, middle, and rearattachment tabs where the runningboard is mounted to the rock rail.
3.Grab the running board near the frontand rear.
4.Lift up and push forward to disengagethe temporary support pins on therunning board front and middlemounting tabs from keyhole slots inthe rock rail.
5.Pull the running board away from theside of the vehicle.
6.Store running board bolts in the pocketof the tool pouch.
7.To remove the additional runningboard, repeat Steps 1-6 for theopposite side.
8.Return the hex tool to the tool pouchand secure it in the vehicle.
Installing the Running Boards
1.Park your vehicle on level ground andmake sure the transmission is in park(P).
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