Troubleshooting An Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Tonneau Cover That Won't Fold

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The section nearest the tail gait of my 2021 Honda Ridgeline tonneau cover will not flip up. Rather the first two sections open as one. I cannot see any reason it should not on inspection but it will not. It was folding up just fine a few days ago when I last accessed the trunk. No accident or rough handling is involved, I am the only one that uses the vehicle. Thanks for your assistance.

asked by: David K

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Helpful Expert Reply:

It sounds to me like something is stuck in the hinge between the first and second sections of your Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Hard Tonneau Cover # EX83590. Depending on your location you may just have some ice build up in the hinge. There shouldn't be anything else that could block the operation of your cover's hinge.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Brent

7/1/2024

My cover just started to lock between the first two sections just like this and it is summer. Can the sections be opened to clean?

Kevin C.

7/2/2024

@Brent If you want to see if somethings binding up your cover then you can remove the hinge caps and slide the panel out of the channel locking it to the hinge. From there you can clean them out and lubricate them with a white lithium grease # RM-747.

Brent

7/2/2024

@KevinC Thanks! That worked!

Larry

11/13/2024

@KevinC I have a problem with the first section not folding back onto the second section. It will fold half way, 90 degrees. I like your idea of removing the hinge caps, but I don't know how to do that. I see a small hex (7/64) bolt, but it doesn't want to move. I don't want to place too much torque to it, it might break. Any hints as to remove the hinge caps? Thanks a lot.

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Bill G.

8/1/2026

This worked for me too! Thank you.

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Answer 2

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Answer 6

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