Purpose of rubber lining between trunk glass and roof glass?

[ElectricAnt54]

Hi all. I have a section of rubber between roof glass and trunk glass which bends inward rather than forming a seal. What’s the purpose of this rubber lining? Going to have Tesla look at it since car is a few days old.

 

[kingpinscher]

Hi all. I have a section of rubber between roof glass and trunk glass which bends inward rather than forming a seal. What’s the purpose of this rubber lining? Going to have Tesla look at it since car is a few days old.
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Did you get a response from Tesla on this issue? I took delivery last month and notice the same thing on my car. Thanks!

 

[Mike_TV]

My guess it is there for ice build up. If ice forms in the gap between the back end of the glass roof and the top of the glass trunk, the rubber gives a bit when you open the trunk.

 

[ElectricAnt54]

Did you get a response from Tesla on this issue? I took delivery last month and notice the same thing on my car. Thanks!

My service appointment is next Monday. I’ll ask them & post here.

 

[andaconda]

Stop wind whistle

 

[Pianewman]

It also forms a seal to prevent water intrusion. The OP's seal appears to be deformed.

 

[ElectricAnt54]

Stop wind whistle

My family has not reported extra wind whistle when riding in the rear while on freeway or city roads perhaps the position of the defect is an explanation.