What is the torque spec for the Bronco tailgate glass attaching screws?

The glass run attaching screws and the window glass-to-bracket screws and nuts are tightened to 6-11 ft-lbs.

How do you adjust the Bronco tailgate glass fore and aft?

Open the tailgate, loosen the back window-side glass run attaching screws (2 per side), adjust the glass as required, then tighten the screws to 6-11 ft-lbs.

How do you remove the tailgate window glass?

Open the tailgate, remove the inside cover panel, remove the four screw assemblies, washers and nuts attaching the glass to the glass brackets (Fig. 1, View A), then slide the glass from the tailgate assembly.

What is the part number for the Bronco tailgate window regulator assembly?

The regulator assembly is shown as part number 9844000 in Figure 1.

What part number is the tailgate back window glass?

The back window is labeled 9842006 in the diagram.

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Ford Bronco Tailgate Window Mechanism - Adjustment, Removal & Part Numbers 42-35

Tailgate window mechanism service page with adjustment/removal steps and exploded figure

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Service manual page for the tailgate window mechanism with step-by-step adjustment and removal instructions plus an exploded figure.

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This is a scanned page (42-35-1) from a Ford shop manual section titled 'Tailgate Window Mechanisms,' Part 42-35, covering the Bronco tailgate window. It provides adjustment procedures for the tailgate glass: fore-and-aft adjustment by loosening the back window-side glass run attaching screws (2 per side), and side-to-side adjustment by removing the inside cover panel and loosening the four glass-to-bracket screws and nuts, with a torque spec of 6-11 ft-lbs for tightening. Figure 1 is an exploded diagram of the Bronco tailgate window mechanism and belt weatherstrips, with labeled part numbers including the outer/side belt weatherstrip (9841610), regulator assembly (9844000), back window glass (9842006), weatherstrip assembly (9841676-A), seal assemblies (9841616-7-A), run assembly (98422A20-A), brackets (98422B18, 98422B18-A), screws and washers (57472-S2, 98420A70, 380642-S2), washer 57270A58, nut and washer assembly 45334-S2, bumpers 387392-S, lock cylinder 7143184-E, clip 14559-B, and retainer for the door lock cylinder 6222023-A. Removal and installation steps are given: open the tailgate, remove the inside cover panel and four screw assemblies/washers/nuts, slide the glass out; installation is the reverse, checking window operation and reinstalling the cover plate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the torque spec for the Bronco tailgate glass attaching screws?: The glass run attaching screws and the window glass-to-bracket screws and nuts are tightened to 6-11 ft-lbs.
How do you adjust the Bronco tailgate glass fore and aft?: Open the tailgate, loosen the back window-side glass run attaching screws (2 per side), adjust the glass as required, then tighten the screws to 6-11 ft-lbs.
How do you remove the tailgate window glass?: Open the tailgate, remove the inside cover panel, remove the four screw assemblies, washers and nuts attaching the glass to the glass brackets (Fig. 1, View A), then slide the glass from the tailgate assembly.
What is the part number for the Bronco tailgate window regulator assembly?: The regulator assembly is shown as part number 9844000 in Figure 1.
What part number is the tailgate back window glass?: The back window is labeled 9842006 in the diagram.