The R1s Door Handles

Morgan · 2024-12-22T17:10:59+00:00

Now that I've installed the SnapPlate front license plate holder, I finally filled out the EveryAmp review. Here it is. Hope it helps others: Shipped promptly, so the license plate holder arrived well before we picked up the car. Engineered and built VERY precisely to hold the plate very close to the front bumper without scraping. Installation instructions were clear, would have benefited from one more picture showing how to find the center slots in the grille. Grille Depth Adjustment instructions were also clear; with one half-turn adjustment of three screws, the license plate holder fit PERFECTLY in place. Check the EveryAmp web site for photographs of how much their product blocks the front camera image at every setting. After reviewing the photos, I chose the center setting. I find the camera interference at that setting is trivial for me. There's a lot of competition for the front-of-R1 real estate. My understanding is that Rivian's front plate holder requires drilling a hole in a perfectly good vehicle, and can also block a small part of the camera image. Tow hook mounts take a tow hook out of commission, and can block a sensor. EveryAmp's mount is designed to protect the grille by snapping off when attacked by a car-wash brush, so you have to dismount it (relatively easy to do) and remount it before washing. I'm still happy with the EveryAmp product, which we have installed in our R1S and now R1T. Very best wishes!

Rivian Mom

Member

Nov 8, 2024

The R1S door handles are a feature of modern innovative approach to automotive design in which the handle pops out when touched. This design is a combination of creative auto design and functionality. It operates on a keyless entry and enables R1S owners to unlock the doors simply by approaching the vehicle with the key fob or with the Rivian owners app on their smartphone. It gives the vehicle a great look. They are called "flush door handles."

The door handles sometimes might not be retracting (stuck) or might get broken; do not panic. You can easily inspect the areas around the handle for any hints that might be the cause of the dysfunction. The handle would feel loose due to a broken connection or a loose spring inside the handle assembly causing you to open up the door panel. When the screws are removed, you can gently pry off the panel to access the handle mechanisms. If it has a broken mechanism, a new door handle can be ordered from the Rivian Service Center or an authorized retailer.

However, if it has a loose handle, you would need to tighten the screws or connect the needed components and then reassemble the door panel at once. After completing the repairs, ensure the screws and clips are secure. Test the handle a few times to ensure it's smooth operation by closing and opening the door a few times.

Last edited: Nov 9, 2024

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