Help - New soft top won't latch!

[Lizziewizzie]

So how much time is enough time before I should think something is wrong? It has been over a week since we installed the premium soft top. It was also 90 the past three days. There is still no way that I can unlatch the front without help, nor can I latch it back down without help.

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[Sean L]

So how much time is enough time before I should think something is wrong? It has been over a week since we installed the premium soft top. It was also 90 the past three days. There is still no way that I can unlatch the front without help, nor can I latch it back down without help.

pics of the issue?

 

[Lizziewizzie]

pics of the issue?

There's not really anything to show. It is just really hard to latch and unlatch without a second person and a lot of brute strength! The dealer said to stop by tomorrow so I'll see what they say. Thank you though - I'll keep you posted

 

[MoabBob]

There's not really anything to show. It is just really hard to latch and unlatch without a second person and a lot of brute strength! The dealer said to stop by tomorrow so I'll see what they say. Thank you though - I'll keep you posted

I had the same issue on a new soft top , I latched it and did not unlatch for a week and let it sit in the sun. Fabric stretched and all good now, like every one else said, it’s best when it’s hot out. Good luck ??

 

[jaymz]

I’ve only had my soft top off a couple of times, but I’m fairly certain that you can’t install it incorrectly. Nothing will bolt into place where it isn’t supposed to be, though if I remember correctly, the windshield brackets have oblong holes for adjustment. Maybe try to loosen and slide them to the rear an 1/8 of an inch.

 

[Lizziewizzie]

Went to dealer this morning. Good news is that everything is installed correctly. Just need to give it some more time to stretch in the sun, which is hard since I have it down whenever it is nice out!

 

[LuvHydro]

Yup I had a hell of a time the first time about a week ago. Still one latch is fine (whichever one I unlock first) then the other binds.

My bigger concern is the back of the top not wanting to go past the rear window electrical connector.

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