Trunk gasket fix?

[ntpphong]

Came across this video and was wondering if this was true and whether it would fix those trunk/water problems?

I did it anyway, but since I just washed my car couple days ago I don't want to test it with the water hose.

 

[5_+JqckQttqck]

Hmm, never noticed my trunk getting wet. Do you mean that lower cubby area?

 

[comraddan]

They must have fixed this. My Model 3 from March 2019 has a very different looking gasket for the trunk as it’s not flat like the one in the video.

 

[LakeWorthB]

My issue is if you open truck when there is water on top of trunk, it will slide off onto window, and roll into trunk.

 

[annetoneyo]

I had a similar issue with the seal on my trunk. I setup a service appointment through the app. After a few days, mobile service was dispatched to my work and he was able to fix the issue in about 15 minutes.

 

[howharry]

I have a March 2019 Model 3. I've always thought the area where the trunk panel meets the rubber gasket looked unfinished. After randomly seeing this video, I went and adjusted the gasket with a wood dowel. There is some discussion in the forums about whether the gasket is meant to be inside or out, but I can definitely say it's meant to be out, overlapping the panel. Not only does it look finished and keep water out, it makes a better "thump" sound, typical if nicer cars, when the trunk is closed. Every model 3 owner should check and make this easy 5 minute adjustment.

 

[XLR82XS]

They must have fixed this. My Model 3 from March 2019 has a very different looking gasket for the trunk as it’s not flat like the one in the video.

Ditto. 7/19 build.

 

[Eno Deb]

I have a different gasket too (build 7/18).

I don't think what he does in the video is right. He pulls out the rubber only on the lower part of the opening, and there is no room for it on the sides. No way the gasket is meant to stick out at the bottom and not the sides.

 

[XLR82XS]

I wouldn't f**k with it until the car is out of warranty.

 

[fajitamondays]

Dec 2018 car here. I think mine has a different version, with a much thicker lip all around the trunk opening? Never had an issue with water on this one.

 

[Dan203]

I wonder if some of these cars actually have the seal installed backwards?

 

[comraddan]

Dec 2018 car here. I think mine has a different version, with a much thicker lip all around the trunk opening? Never had an issue with water on this one.

This is how mine looks like