Hitch Cover Modification.

[Midnightsun]

Got tired of prying and fiddling around trying to remove the dumb hitch cover design. After cutting off most of the retention clips one can find on the net, I drilled a 7/8" hole on one side. Jammed in a rubber cork/plug by pushing and twisting so it is really secure. I just put my fingers around the part of the plug which sticks out about 3/8" and pull and the cover comes out while the plug remains in place. Works very well while retaining the full enclosure. Even if you screw up, a new cover is supposed to be $15 @ Tesla.

 

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Ha! That’s one way!

I’m also frustrated w the access... I’ll be purchasing a new cover to mess around - in the meantime - I already clipped half the clips per the LivingTesla video which was very helpful.

 

[Lozzy]

Model Y Hitch Cover Removal Tools

 

[RedRocket83]

Got tired of prying and fiddling around trying to remove the dumb hitch cover design. After cutting off most of the retention clips one can find on the net, I drilled a 7/8" hole on one side. Jammed in a rubber cork/plug by pushing and twisting so it is really secure. I just put my fingers around the part of the plug which sticks out about 3/8" and pull and the cover comes out while the plug remains in place. Works very well while retaining the full enclosure. Even if you screw up, a new cover is supposed to be $15 @ Tesla.

I like that setup, easier to pull on and off and really cheap to do.

I ended up buying the Torqueliftcentral mod kit that is a bit expensive for what it is but uses a super strong magnet screwed to a extension bracket that reaches the inside of the hitch receiver. The mod kit has one cut all of the wheels plastic clips from the hitch cover. The magnet is almost too strong, but the kit at least includes a really solid metal handle to grab from the outside.

I added some pics. Yes my car is dirty, and no I don’t care

 

[seniorcitizen]

Model Y Hitch Cover Removal Tools

I did buy this tool. It did help me open the hitch cover so I was able to verify that I did get the hitch I paid for. One of the tool broke while trying to open the cover.

 

[Midnightsun]

I really prefer not fumbling with and locating tools. Pull and Play.

 

[dinonugget]

Aesthetics aside, could also just put a drawer pull on the hitch cover.

Liberty 3-3/4 in. (96mm) Center-to-Center Matte Black Wire Drawer Pull-P604D6-FB-C1 - The Home Depot

Actually, I'd prefer to just leave the hitch door off altogether. Tesla has some amazing gaps in their design process for everyday things that just aren't taken into account.

 

[Midnightsun]

That would work well also however someone will eventually use it as a tow hook. Just amazing what some people can actually do.