2022 Ford Bronco Owners Manual - Removing and Installing the Roof Rack

Removing and Installing the Roof Rack

Removing the Roof Rack (If Equipped)

1. Using the provided T30 tool, remove the front roof rack cover fasteners.

1. Remove the front roof rack covers by pulling upward at the rear edge and rotating forward.

1. Using the provided T30 tool, remove the front roof rack fasteners.

1. Remove the cover to access the rear fastener.

1. Using the supplied special tool, loosen the fastener until you can remove the rack.

1. Remove the rack from the vehicle.

Note:   The windshield trim cover, retaining plate and fasteners are provided. The trim cover is installed when you remove the roof rack.

1. Locate the trim cover components.

1. Place the trim cover retaining plate over the mounting studs.

1. Install the supplied fasteners. Torque nuts to 10.5 Nm (7.7 lb.ft).

1. Align the cover with the alignment slot at the front of the cover, then rotate rearward and snap into place.

Installing the Roof Rack

1. To remove, press the button on the rear of the cover and rotate forward.

1. Remove the fasteners and remove the trim cover retaining plate.

1. Store the trim cover components.

1. Position the roof rack on the vehicle.

1. Hand start the front roof rack fasteners.

1. Using the provided T30 tool, tighten the front roof rack fasteners. Torque bolts to 10.5 Nm (7.7 lb.ft).

1. Align the cover with the alignment slot and rotate rearward.

1. Hand start the front roof rack cover fasteners.

1. Using the provided T30 tool, tighten the front roof rack cover fasteners. Torque bolts to 8 Nm (5.9 lb.ft).

Note:   The rear crossbar is part of the clamping system. If you removed the crossbar you must install it first for proper attachment to the hard top.

1. Using the supplied special tool, tighten the fastener.

Note:   The supplied special tool stops turning the fastener when you have proper torque applied.

1. Install the rear roof rack fastener cover.