Gap on trunk latch cover for refreshed Model S

[flying_things]

Hi,

I recently received my 2022 refreshed Model S and noticed that there is a gap in the trunk latch cover, my other Tesla car doesn't have such gap so just wonder if I got a defect part or it is common for refreshed Model S so I can decide if I need to book a service appointment for that.

P.S. I can grab the cover and pull up to close the gap, but it won't stay there if I release my finger.


Any inputs are appreciated, Thanks!

 

[gbailey]

Hi,

I recently received my 2022 refreshed Model S and noticed that there is a gap in the trunk latch cover, my other Tesla car doesn't have such gap so just wonder if I got a defect part or it is common for refreshed Model S so I can decide if I need to book a service appointment for that.

P.S. I can grab the cover and pull up to close the gap, but it won't stay there if I release my finger.


Any inputs are appreciated, Thanks!

I’ve seen this on another refresh car. Seems to be a weak spring underneath the cover as the cover can be pulled up by hand. Maybe there’s a way of tensioning the spring so it pushes the cover fully up?

 

[THX723]

Mine's also slightly recessed like yours.

 

[Blue Stuff]

My 2021 was like that at delivery and they said it was normal. I opened a service ticket for it anyway and they fixed it so now is flat/lines up.

Edit: From invoice - part replaced: TRUNK SILL TRIM (1610398-00-B)

 

[THX723]

My 2021 was like that at delivery and they said it was normal. I opened a service ticket for it anyway and they fixed it so now is flat/lines up.

Good to know. I’ll add to the work order at my next service.

 

[aerodyne]

Same issue here since delivery. Part of the problem is sloppy installation of the trunk liner.

Recently, the pin came out of one side of the latch hinge. I was able to fix it, but it is a poor design.