trunk hard to close

[musclesmarinara2]

Does anyone have a problem getting the trunk latch to close on the first try?It takes me at least three times before it grabs and shuts.

 

[BryanZublin]

You are closing it incorrectly. Don't try to slam it. Just let it come to rest, then press down on the trunk itself (NOT the spoiler!) until it latches.

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[JoeSchmoe]

Originally posted by BryanZublin:
You are closing it incorrectly. Don't try to slam it. Just let it come to rest, then press down on the trunk itself (NOT the spoiler!) until it latches.

You can adjust the stoppers for the trunklid. There are these rubber bumpers that you can screw in/out to adjust the amount of clearance. Dialing them in a mm or two might make it easier to close.

I recall there being info in the FAQ on doing this. (damnit why did the FAQ nazi have to go?)


Also, I found it easier to close the trunk if I pushed directly on the sheetmetal above the latch. Pushing the spoiler didnt work as well and may result in damage if pushed too hard.

 

[nsxtasy]

I recall there being info in the FAQ on doing this.

It's in the section entitled "Rubber Trunk Stoppers".