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Do all Model Y rear trunk glass stick out?
- Thread starter libbys
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Forget about it. This type of stuff will drive you nuts if you let it... but it's so miniscule you only just now noticed. People aren't walking by your vehicle thinking "whoa, look at the misalignment".
There are definitely some Teslas that have come off the production line with serious misalignments, but yours isn't one of them. Plus, fixing these things can cause other issues. Just my two cents. Congrats on owning the world's most popular vehicle (for good reasons)!!!
There are definitely some Teslas that have come off the production line with serious misalignments, but yours isn't one of them. Plus, fixing these things can cause other issues. Just my two cents. Congrats on owning the world's most popular vehicle (for good reasons)!!!
To your question of "is it normal?", I'd say it's not uncommon... but also not by design. Everything in manufacturing has tolerances, and your roof glass is functional. I'm sure there are plenty of other roofs just like yours, but also plenty that are perfect, and plenty that are worse.
Here's another thread from someone with misalignment:
teslamotorsclub.com
You could certainly ask your closest service center to adjust it, but there's no guarantee it won't cause a different misalignment.
I hope this helps!
Here's another thread from someone with misalignment:
Model Y Rear Hatch Seems Misaligned/Not Flush With Roof?
Hi, I recently noticed on my new Model Y that the passenger side of the rear hatch seems to be not flush with the roof. Here are pictures of the passenger side, which I think the hatch sits much lower than the roof: However, the drivers side seems to be just fine?: Which side is the...
teslamotorsclub.com
You could certainly ask your closest service center to adjust it, but there's no guarantee it won't cause a different misalignment.
I hope this helps!
Mine trunk glass is more “warped” where it sticks up more on the driver’s side. I only notice it when my car is backed into the garage and I’m standing up on the step behind it looking at it from behind. My service advisor said he could try to fix it but warned me that it’s possible the attempted re-alignment will create another problem. I decided to live with it.
Chewy13
https://ts.la/nick670348
Same. Everything else in terms of alignment and gaps looks fine - but the curve of the rear glass isn't consistent. Perfect on the passenger side, high on the center/drivers - and then back to 'normal' as it approaches the end of the driver's side. Drives me nuts, but there isn't much that can be done.
I had my hatch adjusted and they chipped the edge of the roof glass. They didn't disclose, but when I showed them, they documented it. They offered to replace the roof glass, but I'm afraid of what else they will screw up. Two out of three service appts messed up something related. I'm only going in for major stuff now.
Chewy13
https://ts.la/nick670348
Steering wheel trim was coming loose, replaced the steering wheel; scratched my driver's window tint.
Glove box wouldn't stay shut; chewed up the wood trim above the glove box removing it.
Driver's side front tire foam came loose; scratched the rim replacing the tire.
Driver's side sideview mirror glass shakes/vibrates; replacement shakes/vibrates more than the original one.
Brought the car in for vibrations felt through the steering and seats, as a result wheels were removed; center caps on my induction wheels are scratched/nicked from removal.
I'm with you, I'm not bringing it in unless something is really wrong..
What you're talking about sounds like a serious lack of skills from your service center. My closest service center has been decent, but aligning this roof glass causes other shifts... it's almost more like an art than a service job... I'd not feel confident it will be perfect afterwards. Might even want to DIY that.
Chewy13
https://ts.la/nick670348
SSonnentag
埃隆•馬斯克
I just drive my car. It's not a show piece. It gets bugs and scratches, but it still gets me where I need to go.
It is a defective glass which needs to be replaced under warranty, which will take less than an hour to replace it at the service center. It will be way harder to claim the warranty work if the glass cracks or causes any other issues down the road.
EddYct
Member
I had this kinda issue when picking up the car. On the drivers side it was a bit lower and on the passengers side a bit higher than the roof panel. They replaced my lifgate glass (rear window) and it took a whole working day as in dropped the car off first thing in the morning and picked it up before closing.
Be thankful the car wasn't built with Union Labor or the imperfections would be worse.