NOTE:
The trailer hitch assembly is attached to the body
of the vehicle with 6 bolts.
To install the trailer hitch:
1. Remove the dust cover from the hitch housing by
inserting a small object, such as a flat screwdriver,
into the push clips on each side of the dust cover.
Turn the push clips until they are in an unclasped
position, take them out, and remove the dust cover.
2. Insert the key into the locking cylinder on the hitch,
and turn the cylinder so the top of the key is aligned
with the “Open” position.
3. Pull the locking cylinder out of the adapter
approximately 0.5 cm, and turn clockwise until the
Unlock icon is fixated at the top of the locking
cylinder.
CAUTION:
Be careful when turning the locking
cylinder. If it does not lock into the "Open"
position, it automatically retracts into its
original "Closed" position and can pinch your
fingers.
4. Firmly grasp the hitch from the bottom and align
with the corresponding cutouts in the hitch housing.
NOTE:
Do not grasp the locking cylinder because it
needs to rotate freely.
5. Push the hitch into the hitch housing until the locking
cylinder quickly rotates counter-clockwise and
automatically locks into the "Closed" position.
6. Check to confirm that the hitch is fully inserted into
the housing by pulling on the hitch.
NOTE:
If the hitch does not lock into the housing, it
falls out when you pull down on the hitch.
7. Turn the key so the arrows align with the Lock icon
on the locking cylinder.
8. Remove the key and store it in a safe place
(preferably inside the vehicle).
NOTE:
The key can be removed only if the hitch is
locked. This indicates a proper connection. Do not
use the hitch if the key is not removed.
NOTE:
Tesla recommends making a note of the key
code. You need this key code if you lose the keys and
need to order a replacement.
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