Mountain Top Roller Shutter Release Lever Install Guide

Symptoms of Fault

Plastic release lever snaps under pressure

The Fault

The original release lever is a weak design and the bar where the strap attaches will often snap. This will make it extremely difficult to open & close the roll top.

Direct replacements will have the same issue as they are designed in the same way, no reinforcement behind the plastic and a weak, fixed design.

Other replacement designs are sold as a fixed & complete unit with the strap, so you cannot interchange with the original strap.

The Solution

This is the X8R improved design release lever. It is made from anodised aluminium which is far stronger than the original plastic design. It has a removable strap attachment so you can replace the strap for an alternative colour or the strap frays.

The X8R kit comes with a replacement pull strap and black carabiner clip. It also comes with fitting hardware; removable strap pin, pivot bush and flange screw. The pin has no protruding thread, so the pull strap will not fray where it attaches to the release lever. The pin comes with threadlock applied, to ensure a secure fit.

Vehicles Affected

This item is designed for the manual Mountain Top and Red Rock roller shutters. These shutters are fitted to the following vehicles:

·        Fiat Fullback (2016–present)

·        Ford Ranger (2011-2021)

·        Ford Wildtrak (2011-2021)

·        Ford Raptor (2018-2021)

·        Isuzu D-Max (2012-present)

·        Mercedes X-Class (2018-present)

·        Mitsubishi Triton/L200 (2015-2019)

·        Nissan Navara/NP300 (2016-present)

·        Renault Alaskan (2018-present)

·        Ssangyong Rexton Sports (2018-present)

·        Toyota Hilux (2016-present)

·        Volkswagen Amarok (2010-present)

·        Volkswagen Aventura (2017-present)

Please note that this design of strap is only applicable to the push button locks and will not fit the twist lock

You Will Receive

1 x anodised aluminium reinforced latch complete with pivot bush and flange screw

1 x strap with black carabiner clip

You will need a 4mm Allen key.

Bring the roller shutter into the closed position, furthest towards you.

Using a 4mm Allen key, loosen the original flange screw and remove the old lever.

Slide the pin into the strap and lever, then tighten with the Allen key.

Press the pivot bush and the flange screw into the centre hole on the release lever. Fit it into the holes on the underside of the roller top and tighten it with an Allen key. The new X8R system works in exactly the same way as the OEM.

This completes the installation. If you need any further guidance on this install or would like to purchase the parts shown please call us on +44 01843 446643 or email us at sales@x8r.co.uk. Please also check out our instruction guide on YouTube. www.x8r.co.uk Installation is carried out at installers risk, if unsure please contact us or a professional, X8R Ltd cannot be held responsible for any adverse result of installing this product or any injuries caused by install, if in doubt ask a professional. All images and texts are copyright X8R Ltd 2023.