16/09/2024 10:56:14

Trailer Hitch - Tow Hitch (Remove and Install)

Correction code 1230124011 1230124012 FRT 0.66 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 2024-09-16: Updated fastener installation steps for patch bolts and torque value.
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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Place the vehicle into Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
  4. Disconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
  5. Remove the rear fascia assembly. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Rear Fascia (Remove and Install).
  6. Remove the LH and RH rear center step brackets. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Fascia Step Bracket Center - LH (Remove and Install).
  7. Remove the LH and RH rear body side brackets. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Body Side Bracket - LH (Remove and Install).
  8. Remove the rear center bracket. See Rear Energry Absorber - Center Bracket (Remove and Install).
  9. Remove the trailer ECU. See Body Controllers - Trailer ECU (Remove and Install).
  10. Disconnect the trailer connector socket, and then release the clips that attach the connector housing and harness to the vehicle.
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    Press the tabs to release connector socket.
  11. With assistance, remove the fasteners (x12) that attach the tow hitch assembly to the vehicle, and then remove the assembly from the vehicle.
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    Discard the 18 mm bolts (x6) after removal.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 15 mm socket
    • 18 mm socket

Install

  1. With assistance, position the tow hitch assembly to the vehicle, and then install and hand-tighten the fasteners (x12) that attach the tow hitch to the vehicle.
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    Install new 18 mm bolts (x6).
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 15 mm socket
    • 18 mm socket
  2. Torque the bolts (x6) that attach the tow hitch to the rear underbody casting.
    198 Nm (146.0 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm socket
  3. Torque the bolts (x2) that attach the step bracket to the bumper casting.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  4. Torque the upper hitch bolts (x4).
    44 Nm (32.4 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 15 mm socket
  5. Connect the trailer connector socket, and then secure the clips that attach the connector housing and harness to the vehicle.
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    Push inward to secure the connector socket.
  6. Install the trailer ECU. See Body Controllers - Trailer ECU (Remove and Install).
  7. Install the rear center bracket. See Rear Energry Absorber - Center Bracket (Remove and Install).
  8. Install the LH and RH rear body side brackets. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Body Side Bracket - LH (Remove and Install).
  9. Install the LH and RH rear center step brackets. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Fascia Step Bracket Center - LH (Remove and Install).
  10. Install the rear fascia assembly. See Rear Bumper Fascia - Rear Fascia (Remove and Install).
  11. Reconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
  12. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Trim - Rear Apron Assembly (Remove and Install).
  13. Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  14. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.