I found the trunk lid on our Model 3 required quite a bit of force to close. I wondered if this could be improved, and found the answer is yes!
I can now close the trunk lid with one motion
Thanks!
-Jason
- Apply a few drops of light oil to all of the pivots (yellow arrows). I like Zoom Spout, but 3 in 1 or any light oil should work.
- Apply a drop of light oil to the strut rod (green arrow). (Of course do this for both the left and right side)
- Remove the spring bumpers
- Carefully pull off the rubber cover. I find it's easiest to pinch near the top to get it unseated.
- Press in the 3 tabs holding the spring unit into the trunk lid. Use a plastic tool to avoid scratching the paint.
- Using strong cutters, remove about 1.5 coils from the spring, from the side closer to the car. Be sure to bend the cut off end in some, so that the spring stays centered.
- Remove the "excess" coils.
- Put the rubber cover back on the bumper.
- Put the bumper back in the trunk lid. It has an index tab and can only go in one way.
I can now close the trunk lid with one motion
Thanks!
-Jason