Jeep Wrangler2018 Owner's Manual page 138

136 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
3. Pull the latch to release the top, and allow the soft top to
slide rearward freely in the guide tracks to the stowed
position.
Step Three
4. While pushing downward slightly on the folded soft
top, slide the lock lever on the driver and passenger side
lift assist mechanisms to the "lock" position.
Step Four (Locked Position)