BESTOP 52462 Bronco Skyrider Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: BESTOP

Table of Contents

BESTOP 52462 Bronco Skyrider
Installation Tips
Parts List
Installation Instructions
Warranty Information Sunrider for Hardtop
References
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BESTOP 52462 Bronco Skyrider

Installation Tips

Before you begin installing your new Sunrider for Hardtop, please read all the instructions thoroughly, and watch the Bestop Installation video. (See Support section on this page). For easier installation, the top should be installed at a temperature above 72° F. Below this temperature, the fabric may contract to make it difficult to fit the vehicle.w

WARNING

Do not rely in any way on the components of this product to protect against injury or death in the event of an accident. Never operate the vehicle in excess of the manufacturer’s specifications. Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions provided when installing this product. Failure to do so may result in a poor fit and could place occupants of the vehicle in a potentially dangerous situation.

CAUTION

Safety glasses should be worn at all times when installing this product.

WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES

Notes

We suggest using two people to help lift the top onto the vehicle.

Tools

Parts List

Installation Instructions

Remove Factory Top Panels
Move Factory Rear Shell rearward
Install Halo Attach Bracket
- Install Halo Attach Bracket (cont.)
Re-Attach the Factory Rear Shell
- Move the rear shell of the factory hardtop forward to the factory mounting position then replace the fasteners that mount the hardtop to the vehicle body. (See owner manual for details)
- Note: Do not re-install the M8 Screws that were removed from this location at this time. These will be re-installed later during the installation.
- TIP It will be easier moving the hardtop with two people.
Remove Hardtop Panel Retainer Brackets ****
Install Front Door Rails
Assemble Side Rails
Install Side Rail Assemblies
Install Rear Door Rails
- Install Rear Door Rails (Cont)
- Use one (1) M6 x 1.0 x 15mm Screw to attach the front of the Rear Door Rail to the Main Pivot Bracket. Repeat on the left side of the vehicle.
Place Top Assembly On Vehicle
- Place the Top Assembly on top of the windshield frame. While keeping the front header on the windshield frame, drape the fabric and rear header over the windshield and let it rest on the hood of the vehicle.
  TIPS
- Placing a soft blanket on the hood of the vehicle and removing the radio antenna will protect the vehicle from scratches and make it easier to get the Top Assembly onto the windshield frame.
- It will be easier to move the Top Assembly with two people.
- Remove the antenna to make access to the right side of the vehicle easier.
Attach Side Bows to Header (Top Assembly)
Install 1.5 Bow
Install #2 Bow
Install 1.5 Bow Control Link
Install Control Link
- Install Control Link (cont.)
- Attach the Control Linkage to the Rear Door Rail using one (1) of the Pivot Knuckle screws. Repeat this step on the left side of the assembly.
Install Rear Halo Foam
Pull Fabric Assembly Rearward
Install #1 Bow Foam and Attach #1 Bow
Attach Cable to Rear Door Rail
Attach Cable to Rear Door Rail (Cont.)
Move the Rear Halo Forward and Attach it to the Vehicle.
Attach Halo to Hardtop (Center).
Close and Latch the Top
Attach Bow Flaps

Warranty Information Sunrider for Hardtop

WHAT BESTOP WARRANTS
Subject to the terms and conditions of sale, including any terms and conditions set forth by Bestop, Inc. (“Bestop” or “us” or “we”) in our then- current terms of sale on our website (collectively, the “Terms”), Bestop represents and warrants that the covered products listed in the “Covered Products and Warranty Periods” section (a “Product”) will substantially be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the specified warranty periods set forth in that section.

THE WARRANTY IS LIMITED AND CONDITIONAL
This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the Product only. The warranty is valid only as long as the original retail purchaser owns the vehicle upon which the Product is installed. The warranty expires should the Product be removed from the original vehicle or if the original vehicle is transferred to another owner. This warranty is not transferable or assignable. The warranty does not apply to Products bought from auction-style or price-bid websites. THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND STATED REMEDIES ARE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES, AND COMPANY EXPRESS DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED OR STATUTORY OR OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENTOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER FOR BREACH OR REPUDIATION OF CONTRACT, TORT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER OR NOT COMPANY WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGES. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation, so this may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

EXCLUSIONS TO THE WARRANTY
The Limited Warranty excludes, and Bestop is not liable in any way for any warranty claims, damages, or defects related to:

Misuse, abuse, accidents, vandalism, negligence, fire, or improper installation or modification, or improper or inadequate maintenance;
Failure to comply with any Product documentation, Bestop instructions, or applicable law or regulations; use in extreme conditions
Force Majeure including but not limited to, earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flooding, or other disasters natural or man-made, civil unrest, strikes, declared or undeclared war, or lack of performance by, or discontinued product of, supply chain partners whose products, software, operations or management is beyond the control of Bestop;
Damage resulting in breakage (including without limitation, spontaneous breakage, accidental breakage or breakage by any other means) of a Product or any component part;
Damage to vinyl windows due to misuse, or cracking due to varying weather conditions.

YOUR SOLE REMEDY
During the applicable warranty period, Bestop shall, at its option, either repair or replace any Product that it confirms, in its discretion, is non- compliant with the warranties herein. Bestop will not pay for labor charges associated with installation or removal of the Product. Should a specific Product be discontinued, Bestop may, at its option, replace the discontinued Product with a current product or like product. Please retain your proof of purchase. Original proof of purchase for the Product must accompany any warranty claim. If you have a warranty claim, first you must email Bestop Customer Service at csbestop@bestop.com for instructions. All claims must be emailed to csbestop@bestop.com within 30 days of discovery of a defective Product, but in no event later than thirty days after the end of the applicable Warranty Period (the “Warranty Notice Period”). Warranty claims made after the Warranty Notice Period are null and void and Bestop shall have no responsibility with respect to such claims. THIS SECTION SETS FORTH BESTOP’S SOLE OBLIGATION & YOUR SOLE REMEDY WITH RESPECT TO ANY DEFECTS OR OTHER PRODUCT ISSUE. ANY PRODUCTS REPLACED UNDER TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY WILL BE COVERED UNDER TERMS & BALANCE OF THE DURATION OF THE ORIGINAL LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SUCH PRODUCT.

COVERED PRODUCTS AND WARRANTY PERIODS: The warranty time periods are as follows for Products manufactured by Bestop: BESTOP® LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Trektop® Pro Twill Fabric Top Sunrider® for Hardtop Twill Fabric Top
Trektop® NX Glide Twill Fabric Top Replace-a-Top™ Twill Fabric Top
Trektop® NX Twill Fabric Top Supertop® NX Twill Fabric Top
EZFold™ Soft Tonneaus Floor & Cargo Liners
ZipRail™ Soft Tonneaus Pet Barriers
EZRoll™ Soft Tonneaus

BESTOP® 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Trektop® NX Glide™ Top (non-Twill) Sunrider® for Hardtop (non- Twill)Replace-a-Top™ Top (non-Twill) Trektop® NX Top (non-Twill) Sailcloth Replace-a-Top™ Supertop® NX Top (non-Twill) Tigertop™ and Halftop™ Supertop® Classic Soft Top Sunrider® Complete Soft Top Supertop® for Truck EZ Fold Hard Tonneau

BESTOP® 3-YEAR/100K MILES LIMITED WARRANTY