Soft top broken tabs

[MannyG20]

I drilled small holes in both parts above and below the slots where the tabs hooked in and then threaded the wire through the holes.

Threading the wire through the holes is harder than it sounds. Any tips on how you did this?

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[MannyG20]

Ok, about 1 minute after I posted this I got my first wire threaded. Here are some pics.

I broke the bottom two as you can see. It was real tight getting my hand up under the fabric to do the innermost tab. That one took about 35 minutes of trying before I finally got it threaded. What really helped me was sticking a wire in the second hole so I could feel where the hole was and thus position the real wire to try to hit the drilled hole.

 

[raynaldo]

Mine’s broken. Texted pics to my dealer and waiting for response.

 

[CheekyOldMan]

Sorry didn’t read the whole thread. You should remove the sides of the back from the bottom first, not rip it out of its socket. Once the bottom is out, the top maneuvers out with minimal force.

 

[raynaldo]

Sorry didn’t read the whole thread. You should remove the sides of the back from the bottom first, not rip it out of its socket. Once the bottom is out, the top maneuvers out with minimal force.

Yeah, I’ve never taken the windows off. Just noticed the other day as I was cleaning it.

 

[Beuhler? Beuler?]

I have an appt today at dealership accessory shop for the rivet fix. The two shop guys appear to have no clue what they are doing as this is the first one they have done. They are scratching their heads. Not at all confident in it being fixed properly. I’m a little worried. Had to get a ride to work so now I wait. Wonder what the chances are they will call and say they can’t finish it today? The first 1-1/2 hours was spent with them saying the rivets wouldn’t work, etc…and staring at it in bewilderment.

 

[Headsong]

Sounds like yours broke without any help...wtf?

For those still unaware, it just breaks my heart when folks still try to separate the corners from the rear window. They're not designed to take apart. Please please please watch the videos and save your own heartbreak. Pull the side windows, the pop the corners from the bottom, unsnap the buckles and slide the whole thing out. Yes, it's not flat when you pull it off, so you have to store it more carefully....I just lay mine on the rear seat and fold them down.

 

[Kcmojoe76]

Took mine to the Dealership Friday morning and showed them the damaged clips, and the TSB associated. They called Late Saturday and said it is done and I can pick it up on Tuesday. I will go pick it up after work today and see how well the repair was done. Apprehensive at this point because I didn't have to argue or debate with the dealership.... super weird feeling.

 

[Kcmojoe76]

picked up the Bronco with the repaired top. SUPER CLEAN JOB DONE BY THE DEALERSHIP! Shout out to Bob Sight Ford of Lees Summit service department.

 

[stm378]

Anyone else in no man's land with their dealer service department? I went in to the service department sometime in mid July (in person so I could actually show them the TSB on this). I showed him the TSB when I made the appointment and made it clear that it was the only reason that I was bringing the truck in. I showed him the rivet part that they'd need as well since that was in the TSB. I made an appointment that day for 2 weeks later to bring in the truck with the expectation that they'd use that 2 weeks to actually order the parts that they needed. Dropped off the truck on Wednesday evening for a 7 AM Thursday appointment. They did the child lock recall, which I neither asked them to do or needed them to do since I don't have any young kids and then finally called me on Friday afternoon after having the truck for 2 days to tell me that the didn't have the rivets. That was August 4th, about a month and a half ago. I've called back a few times since and they keep saying that they don't have them yet. I don't know if these rivets are more precious than gold or the dealer just doesn't want to do it, but I'm starting to get a bit impatient.

 

[Stripes136]

I bought a soft top from someone in town last week and he was honest about the broken tabs. I decided to attempt the fix and put together a video hoping it helps those that want to do it themselves. Learn from my mistakes

 

[robertgoulet]

I'm in the same boat. Took the top off this weekend, didn't notice anything at the time I removed it, but couldn't get it back on properly. Noticed I had 2 broken clips on the top of my back panel on the drivers side. I'll have to take it by the dealers and see what they can do for me. Bright side, had a blast going topless this weekend, just a drag to have to deal with finding a fix for this now.

Put my top back up today and this is a mirror image to what I see on my passenger side. Checked and I’m missing the top 2 clips. Not sure if it’s something I did (I couldn’t find the clips anywhere) or if they popped at some point and I just didn’t notice.

 

[RunhikeRVA]

For anyone curious what the repair looks like I just had my done at the dealer and here is a picture from the inside.

 

[Headsong]

Now you can't take them apart! Lol

 

[broadicustomworks]

I bought a soft top from someone in town last week and he was honest about the broken tabs. I decided to attempt the fix and put together a video hoping it helps those that want to do it themselves. Learn from my mistakes

This video is not getting enough likes or traction.
Great step-by-step for the DIY crowd.
I did my own as well, and this goes a long way to helping decipher the TSB.
Good job!

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