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I just had mobile service come out because my gear tunnel doors weren't opening properly. It required adjusting the panels and installing a new damper so that when I'd press the unlatch button, I could actually get my finger in there to open the door.

That all said, the mobile tech pointed out how my driver's side door panel is showing signs of a crease up near the top. He saw how I closed the door (which was to slam it shut because it always required some force with my hand top-center). He said not to do that, as it will bend the door panels, and he's seen it on a lot of customer trucks.

So the PSA here is that if you want to maintain the proper shape of your gear tunnel doors, you want to press gently at the top-forward corner of the door, and apply consistent pressure until you hear two clicks. Slamming the doors is not advised. I wish I had known this earlier.
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Thank you for the heads up! I close the doors the same way so I’m glad I read this.
 

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Good to know. Also good to know mobile techs have the ability to work on the gear tunnel door. I have a ticket for mobile service on other items and a ticket to help align the gear tunnel door that Rivian says needs a SC visit.
 

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Y'all clearly weren't raised in my household! If I had a nickel for everytime my parents yelled "don't slam the car doors!", I'd have enough to buy a Rivian. I remember when my dad had an old gray Studebaker. Was it even possible to dent those? :)
 

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I was surprised when people said they were slamming or "throwing" their doors. I tried it and it felt SO WRONG.

Gently close, then apply even pressure along the top edge to get the second "click". Feels right.
 

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Can you upload a pic of the new damper? My doors barely open too so if there’s an upgrade, I’d love to see it.
 
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Can you upload a pic of the new damper? My doors barely open too so if there’s an upgrade, I’d love to see it.
Nope, it's not visible
 

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The only way mine close is to do the "toss" method (using the closing hoop on the inside of the door). A slow close by pushing requires quite a bit of force and I'm not comfortable doing this, plus, they have been perpetually muddy this year.
 

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Thanks for the PSA…hereinafter, I will never slam the gear tunnel doors on my R1S. You have my word.
 

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Thank you for the PSA. I've definitely been slamming mine.
 

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It's unfortunate design that slow press is remarkably difficult.

Also, the delivery specialist on day 1 specifically instructed me to slam it to close... Guess this isn't actually the intended method
 

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I just had mobile service come out because my gear tunnel doors weren't opening properly. It required adjusting the panels and installing a new damper so that when I'd press the unlatch button, I could actually get my finger in there to open the door.

That all said, the mobile tech pointed out how my driver's side door panel is showing signs of a crease up near the top. He saw how I closed the door (which was to slam it shut because it always required some force with my hand top-center). He said not to do that, as it will bend the door panels, and he's seen it on a lot of customer trucks.

So the PSA here is that if you want to maintain the proper shape of your gear tunnel doors, you want to press gently at the top-forward corner of the door, and apply consistent pressure until you hear two clicks. Slamming the doors is not advised. I wish I had known this earlier.
huh? are you referring to the gear tunnel or the doors? and gently close and apply consistent pressure? it this an adventure vehicle or a frickin peach? what the hell?
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