Thank you for your purchase of our SS5 CrossLink Windshield Lightbar Kit. CAD-designed to use existing mounting points, this kit is compatible with the 2021-2025 Ford Bronco. Installation instructions are included below.
Table of Contents
- Installation Video
- Installation Tools
- Bracket Installation
- Lightbar Installation
- Wiring Instructions
- Backlight Color Programming
- Backlight Color Reset
- Questions About the Installation?
- Where Can I Buy the SS5 Windshield CrossLink Lightbar Kit for 2021–2025 Ford Bronco?
Installation Video
Installation Tools
- T40 Torx bit
- Ratchet
- 10mm socket
- Trim removal tool
- Wire strippers
Time Required: Approximately 1–2 hours.
Bracket Installation
Step 1 – Remove accessory ready mount cover
Press the tab on the accessory-ready mount cover on the top side of the windshield frame using a plastic trim removal tool or your fingertip. Remove the cover.
Step 2 – Remove factory nuts and bracket
Using a 10mm socket, remove the two nuts and the plastic bracket.
Step 3 – Install new windshield bracket
Using the nuts removed in Step 2, install your new windshield bracket. The DD logo should face outward. Image reference shows driver side.
Step 4 – Repeat on opposite side
Repeat Steps 1–3 on the other side of the vehicle.
Lightbar Installation
Step 5 – Assemble lightbar
Assemble your SS5 lightbar using the CrossLink lightbar instructions.
Step 6 – Install lightbar onto brackets
Install the assembled SS5 lightbar onto the brackets using the provided M6 flange screws. Adjust supports as needed.
Step 7 – Adjust curvature and tighten
Adjust the lightbar to the desired curvature and tighten all screws. Ensure the rubber bumpers contact the windshield frame. While a second person applies outward tension to the bar, tighten the CrossLink supports to help mitigate vibration.
Wiring Instructions
The following instructions apply to Ford Broncos equipped with an Auxiliary Switch Bank. If your vehicle does not have the Auxiliary Switch Bank, use the included toggle switch adapter wire to route a switch.
Step 8 – Connect to auxiliary wiring
Locate the auxiliary switch wiring in the engine bay. Reference the owner’s manual in the head unit to determine which wires to use.
Since this harness draws main power directly from the battery, you may use any auxiliary wire to provide a power signal to the SS5 main beam and backlight.
Using wire strippers, remove enough insulation to make a secure connection. Insert the wire into the butt connector and crimp to secure. Repeat for the blue backlight wire.
We recommend connecting the backlight wire to footwell or engine bay auxiliary wiring.
Step 9 – Connect battery power
Connect positive and negative battery wires to the battery or to main power terminals near the fuse box.
Secure all wiring and test thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: All power sources must be properly fused.
Backlight Color Programming
SS5 LED Pods offer multiple backlight color options, including White (default), Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow, Amber, and Teal.
- Start with all backlight power OFF.
- Cycle backlight power ON and OFF three times within three seconds, spacing each ON press about one second apart.
- After the third cycle, the backlight will enter programming mode.
- Continue cycling power at the same steady pace to scroll through the available colors.
- When the desired color is displayed, leave the backlight ON.
- After five seconds, the color will save automatically and exit programming mode.
- Turn power OFF.
The selected color will appear any time backlight power is applied during normal operation.
For additional SS5 mounting, wiring, and backlight information, refer to the Diode Dynamics SS5 LED Pods Installation Guide.
Backlight Color Reset
If multiple SS5 LED Pods are connected to the same backlight circuit and the colors become unsynchronized, perform the following reset procedure.
- Enter backlight programming mode by cycling power ON and OFF three times, using the same one-second timing.
- Continue cycling power through all available colors twice. This requires at least sixteen total power cycles.
- After all colors have displayed twice, all connected lights will reset to White.
- Leave the backlight ON for five seconds to save the reset.
- Program the desired backlight color as outlined above if needed.
Questions About the Installation?
If you have any questions about installing the SS5 Windshield CrossLink Lightbar Kit for 2021–2025 Ford Bronco , contact us via our support page.
Where Can I Buy the SS5 Windshield CrossLink Lightbar Kit for 2021–2025 Ford Bronco?
Visit DiodeDynamics.com or use our Dealer Locator.
This installation guide applies to the following SKUs: DD7232, DD7264, DD7233, DD7265
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