BESTOP 52422 Ford Bronco 2 Door Instruction Manual

Installation Instructions

Sun Bikini Bronco

Vehicle Application:
Ford Bronco 2 Door 2021 to Current Part Number 52422
Ford Bronco 4 Door 2021 to Current Part Number 52423

Installation Tips

Before you begin installing your new Sun Bikini please read all the instructions thoroughly..

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 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.
“For easier installation, the top should be installed at a temperature above 72° F. Below this temperature, the fabric may contract making it difficult to fit the vehicle.”

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

WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES

Tools

Safety Glasses            T30, T40 and T50 Torx Drivers

Installation Time

30 minutes
Skill Level

1 – Easy

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Parts List

T – Hook Bracket Left
Part #605.77
Qty. 1

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T-Hook Bracket Right
Part #605.76
Qty. 1

|

Strap Keeper
Part #338.24
Qty. 8

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Screw, M8 X 20 mm
Part #573.09
Qty. 2
(T40)

| Bikini Top

Section 1 Remove Roof Panels and Hardware

Remove 2 or 3 hardtop panels depending on the vehicle. (See owners manual for details)

If vehicle is equipped with a soft top, fold the top back.

Section 2 Attach T-Hook Brackets

a) Quick Slip Keeper
b) T-Hook

(1)
Un-roll the bikini from the box, install the T-Hooks 605.76 RH 605.77 LH and add them to the front straps. You will want this to be loose so they can install to the hole on the frame.

Section 3 Place Fabric Assembly and Attach Straps

a) “J” Hooks

(1)
Lay the Bikini top over the vehicle frame.
Make sure the vinyl side (Black side with grain embossed is facing up). Hook the T-Bracket 605.76/77 into the hole. Leave loose at this point.

(2)
Install the four “J” hook straps along the edge of the rear of the vehicle frame.
Leave the straps loose at this time.

Section 4 Install Grommet Tabs (2 Door Hard Top Vehicle)

Tools

T50 Torx Driver

2 Door Bronco Hard Top Vehicle

Remove the bolt from the rear of the hard top latch plate..

Pull the tab with the grommet over the hole then replace the bolt.

Repeat on the left side of the vehicle.

Section 4 Install Grommet Tabs (2 Door Soft Top Vehicle)

Tools

T50 Torx Driver

2 Door Bronco Trektop Vehicle

Remove the bolt from the front of the pivot bracket.

Pull the tab with the grommet over the hole then replace the bolt.

Repeat on the left side of the vehicle.

Section 4 Install Grommet Tabs (4 Door Hard Top Vehicle)

Tools

T50 Torx Driver

4 Door Bronco Hard Top Vehicle

(1) Remove the center bolt.

(2) Pull the Grommet Tab over the mounting location of the center bolt then replace the center bolt.

Repeat on the left side of the vehicle.

Section 4 Install Grommet Tabs (Soft Top Vehicle)

Tools

T40 Torx Driver

4 Door Bronco Soft Top Vehicle

Parts

Screw, M8 X 20 mm
Part #573.09
Qty. 2
(T40)

(1) Locate the center of 3 threaded holes (located above the point where the back of the front door and front of the rear door meet)

(2) Pull the Grommet Tab over the center hole then attach the tab with 1 of the 573.09 Screws.

Repeat on the left side of the vehicle.

Section 5 Attach Strap to Side Frame Tools

Tools

T30 Torx Driver

Remove the bolt that holds the bottom of the speaker pod to the roll bar.

Insert the bolt that holds the bottom of the speaker pod through the gromet in the end of the Rear Side Strap then replace the bolt in the roll bar.

Wrap the strap around the roll bar then up to the buckle located on the rear corner of the Sun Bikini.

Section 6 Tighten Straps

(1) Tighten the front straps.

(2) Tighten the rear corner straps.

(3) Tighten the 4 J hook straps.

Section 7 Attach Straps and Clips to windshield Area

Step 1

a) Latch Receiver
b) Plastic Clip

Step 1
Attach the plastic clips to Bronco latch receivers. Clips are only used when the hard top panels are removed, other wise the front area of the bikini is folded and snapped back to itself.

a) Snap Strap

Snap straps loop through the square hole in the front latch plate and snap to the bikini.
Snap straps are only used when the hard top panels are removed, other wise the front area of the bikini is folded and snapped back to itself.

Warranty Information
Sun Bikini 52421/52423

Vehicle Application:
Ford Bronco 2 Door 2021 to Current Part Number 52422
Ford Bronco 4 Door 2021 to Current Part Number 52423

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 Product 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 LIMITATIONS 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 [email protected] for instructions. All claims must be emailed to [email protected] 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

Powerboard® & Powerboard® NX
Trekstep®, Side Mount
Trekstep®, Rear Mount

BESTOP® 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Pavement Ends Sprint Top

BESTOP® 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Trektop® Classic Soft Top
RoughRider™ Soft Storage

BESTOP® 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

All other Bestop® & Pavement Ends™ products not specified above.

For further information or request for warranty work, please contact:
Bestop Inc. Customer Service
Toll-Free: (800)845-3567
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.Bestop.com

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