Well folks I figured it out. If I follow the instructions e.g. grab handle with right hand, then press the left hand upward beside it and use both to get it past the hard spot it will just ease right down and you can then twist the latch and you're done.

Not rocket science as I once thought...

I keep getting these waves, and "nice car" when people go by, or are stopped at the same light. These Xfires are definitely a special car and it seems lots of people like them besides me...

Press on regardless...