WARNING:
Do not store removed doors or roof panels in vehicle without using the Ford onboard storage kit, and verifying they have been secured per instructions. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not store the rear doors in the vehicle. The onboard storage kit is for the front doors and roof panels only. Unsecured doors and panels could become a projectile in a sudden stop or crash.
WARNING:
Do not remove or modify the B-Pillar brace or trim. Doing so could affect safety system performance, including safety canopy and front seat mounted side airbags, during a crash or rollover. |
Do not remove or modify the C-pillar brace.
Do not secure or load items on the B-pillar brace when the roof panel is removed.
Note:
Cargo can shift under severe vehicle use. To reduce the risk of damage, avoid high speed or extreme rock crawl off-road situations when storing the doors in the cargo area.
Note:
Inspect the bags and harness periodically to make sure they are not damaged. Inspect the door retention harness straps to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.
Note:
Clean the roof panels and doors prior to storing them in the bags as dirt may damage the finish.
Storing the Front Roof Panels
- Remove the front roof panels. See
Removing and Installing the Front Roof Panel - Excluding: Raptor.
- Open the bag and pull out the divider. Place the first panel into the bag. Replace the divider before placing the second panel into the bag.
- Zip the bag closed.
- Gently slide the roof panel bag into the cargo area.
Securing the Front Roof Panels Vertically
- Raise the bag to the vertical position.
- Secure the upper roof bag strap around the rear seat headrests. Adjust the tension on the strap until it is snug.
Note:
Do not overtighten the strap. This may cause damage to the headrest.
- Secure the lower bag hooks to the forward cargo rings.
Note:
Some vehicle accessories may prevent vertical storage of the panels.
Securing the Front Roof Panels Horizontally
- Install the loops through the two D-rings and secure the panels.
Note:
Do not place objects on the roof panel bag to avoid damaging the panels.
Securing the Door Retention Harness
- Install the eyebolts located in the Ford onboard storage kit into the rear cargo area pillars.
- Use the ratchet tool provided in the kit to assist in tightening the eyebolts. The eyebolts should rest in the groove of the handle. Using the tool as a lever, apply force until fully tightened.
Note:
We recommend tightening the eyebolts to
13 lb.ft (17 Nm).
Note:
The eyebolts can remain installed on the vehicle. Make sure to fully tighten the eyebolts each time you use them.
- Fully open the tailgate and rear lift glass, or open the soft top cargo access and connect the prop rod to hold open.
- Install the door retention harness.
Note:
Refer to harness label for image.
- Attach upper straps 1 and 2 to the eyebolts. Attach lower straps 3 and 4 to the forward cargo rings.
- Place the narrow strap loop over all the rear headrests and tighten until snug.
Note:
Do not overtighten the strap. This may cause damage to the headrest.
- Place the remaining harness over the seat so it is out of the way.
Storing the Front Doors
- Adjust the seat backrest to the optimal seating position. Pull the lever up, and push the backrest rearward when storing the two front doors. This creates more space between the front door sail and the upper trim. Make sure the cargo area is clear of any other items. See
Adjusting the Seat Backrest.
- See Securing the Door Retention Harness earlier in this chapter and complete Steps 1-7.
- Open the passenger side front door and install the door bag See
Removing and Installing the Doors - Vehicles Without: Tube Doors.
- Zip the bag fully closed and gently place the door in the cargo area. Avoid contacting the rear pillars, speakers, striker, and trim. For soft tops, take care to avoid contacting the prop rod.
- Slide the door into position with the bag label facing rearward. Center the door to make sure there is space between the door and cargo box trim panels.
- Push the lower edge of the door forward until it stops to create space for the door peak.
- Secure the door bag to the retention harness with the clip.
- Repeat Steps 3-5 for the driver side front door. Secure the bags using the clips on the bags.
- Lift the retention harness over the doors. Make sure the straps are straight.
- Secure the upper straps 5 and 6 to the eyelet bolts and lower straps 7 and 8 to the rear cargo rings.
- Tighten all adjustable straps to secure the doors.
- To prevent the doors from moving, fold the unused rear door bags to use as a spacer and place them between the doors and lower cargo hooks as shown.
Note:
The doors should not move when you apply pressure.
Storing the Front Roof Panels and the Front Doors
- Adjust the seat backrest to the optimal seating position. Pull the lever up, and push the backrest rearward when storing the two front doors. This creates more space between the front door sail and the upper trim. Make sure the cargo area is clear of any other items. See
Adjusting the Seat Backrest.
- See Securing the Door Retention Harness earlier in this chapter and complete Steps 1-7.
- Open the passenger side front door and install the door bag. See
Removing and Installing the Doors - Vehicles Without: Tube Doors.
- Zip the bag fully closed and gently place the door in the cargo area. Avoid contacting the rear pillars, speakers, striker, and trim.
- Slide the door into position with the bag label facing rearward. Center the door to make sure there is space between the door and cargo box trim panels.
- Push the lower edge of the door forward until it stops to create space for the door peak.
- Secure the door bag to the retention harness with the clip.
- Repeat Steps 3-5 for the driver side front door. Secure the bags using the clips on the bags.
- Place the front roof panels in the bag, and then into the cargo area. See
Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels - 4-Door, Excluding: Raptor.
Note:
Do not use the roof bag retention system in this orientation. Secure the roof panels by the harness.
- Lift the retention harness over the doors. Make sure the straps are straight.
- Secure the upper straps 5 and 6 to the eyelet bolts and lower straps 7 and 8 to the rear cargo rings.
- Tighten all adjustable straps to secure the doors and roof panels.
Note:
The doors and roof panels should not move when you apply pressure.