QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE HARD TOP

A quick release system for a vehicle cover includes a housing and a locking member received within the housing, the locking member including a keyhole opening and a biasing mechanism. The biasing mechanism biases the locking member to a first, locked position within the housing whereby a locking pin received though the keyhole opening cannot be removed via an axial force exerted on the locking pin. The locking member is movable against the bias of the biasing mechanism to a second, clearance position whereby the locking pin can be withdrawn from the locking member.