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New tow hitch cover
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matthazard
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I ended up using an old ikea wrench that had a tab on the end. Once I realized I didn’t need to be particularly ginger taking it off. Lame that Tesla doesn’t either provide a tool or make it much easier to remove. The next obstacle is the tow hitch pin and there being super tight space to install it. I ordered a shorter pin with a lock that points out perpendicular (toward you).
Midnightsun
Active Member
I cut all the clips off from the cover except the center upper and lower. Drilled a hole and forced in a rubber plug about the size of a wine cork which sticks out about 3/4" to be used as a handle. The cover is easily removed now by pulling on the plug. Has been there since last fall and survived a Canadian winter. Originally had left 4 retainers in place but even that was a pain. Works amazingly well. Sorry about the bad picture but the car is filthy right now.
There was one solution that I really like involving a cabinet pull and some magnets. I'd link it here but can't find it. I did have a watch on that thread but in this new forum can't find the list of my watched threads. Anyone know how to get to your watched thread list?
Hey guys- im the guy who posted the short video of an early prototype. I finalized my design and officially coined it the "Pop Hitch"
Heres a short video showing it in action.
Heres a short video showing it in action.
![angus[Y]oung](/tmc/data/avatars/l/141/141264.jpg?1620160343){kind=avatar}
angus[Y]oung
Active Member
I here I just cut off most of the clips (not sure if down to 4) and stashed it in one of the wheel well areas.And here I was just cutting off all but 4 of the clips…
That pop hitch looks nice but too ambitious for my lazy butt.
tdeno
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Great idea!
Are you planning to provide the 3D files for this - or an option to sell as a full kit?
@Pkotz Great job! I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat if my MY had a hitch. If I were naming it, I'd call it MY-Hitchhiker If you like that name, feel free to use it, just send me a unit when you start making them... 
jaffy23`
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turbospecc
Member
Thanks for posting and including pics! Of course right after I ordered a hitch cover removal kit for my en-route May 21 build
Guess I can throw that package next to the now unneeded PPF kit that's been sitting in the garage waiting for the Y as well.
SDM44
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Interesting, as the hitch cover part number had always been 1494009-00-A so I'm curious if anything has changes from rev A to C.
jmatero
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Need to see them side by side. They may look the same but could be a more flexible material, etc.
turbospecc
Member
I just took delivery of a MYP (June 2021 build) and the tow hitch cover (1494009-00-C) was very easy to remove using a flat screwdriver by just unclipping two of the tabs at the top with minimal pressure, and then using my fingers to pop the cover off. I had purchased the EveryAmp tool in anticipation but it was totally worthless as it was too big to easily slip in between the bumper and cover.
jaffy23`
Member
It's really flexible. So much so that I snap it back on without a thought everytime after removing the bike carrier.
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