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I recently took off my soft top for the winter and replaced it with the hard top. After the soft top was off I realized that the locking mechanisms were not in the same positions (see pictures). I tried to adjust them to prevent undue tension on the frame when folded over the winter. one of the mechanisms is locked and I can’t unlock it - it’s stuck in place. I tried opening/expanding the top and moving the frame to relieve tension but still could not get it unlocked. The other mechanisms is unlocked and I can’t get it locked - it moves into the locked position but does not hold. I’m not even sure which mechanisms is in the wrong position. If I had to guess, I would say the unlocked one needs to be locked. I tried rotating the unlocked mechanisms into the position of the other locked mechanisms but there is tension that pushes it back and the lock will not set. Any advice would be greatly appreciate.

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I recently took off my soft top for the winter and replaced it with the hard top. After the soft top was off I realized that the locking mechanisms were not in the same positions (see pictures). I tried to adjust them to prevent undue tension on the frame when folded over the winter. one of the mechanisms is locked and I can’t unlock it - it’s stuck in place. I tried opening/expanding the top and moving the frame to relieve tension but still could not get it unlocked. The other mechanisms is unlocked and I can’t get it locked - it moves into the locked position but does not hold. I’m not even sure which mechanisms is in the wrong position. If I had to guess, I would say the unlocked one needs to be locked. I tried rotating the unlocked mechanisms into the position of the other locked mechanisms but there is tension that pushes it back and the lock will not set. Any advice would be greatly appreciate.

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I had the same issue if you slightly tilt the mechanism while pressing on that lock unlock level it will unlock for you but watch your fingers, there is a you tube video on how to do this,

 

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I had the same issue if you slightly tilt the mechanism while pressing on that lock unlock level it will unlock for you but watch your fingers, there is a you tube video on how to do this,

The first time my son and I took the soft top off my wife's JLU we -
  • forgot to wrap the shipping cover around it
  • forgot to lock the mechanisms
In the end, we were able to get it sorted, but as mentioned, WATCH YOUR FINGERS. That mechanism will snap around quickly. In the future, I definitely recommend folding it down, latching it, then wrapping the cover over it. That cover keeps everything inside and easier to maneuver on and off the vehicle.
 
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I had the same issue if you slightly tilt the mechanism while pressing on that lock unlock level it will unlock for you but watch your fingers, there is a you tube video on how to do this,

That worked. Thanks. I appreciate it.
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