Stealth hitch for bike rack

[DLSA]

I want to have a Stealth hitch put in so i can buy a bike rack to use. I noticed that my panel in the back facia of the vehicle does NOT have a cut out. The bike installers want to cut a hole in which to put the hitch but I'm concerned that when I'm not riding and want to remove the hitch receiver, there will be no cover to keep dirt, stones, sand, etc out of that area. Has anyone else found themselves in this predicament? Does anyone know if Tesla sells a replacement plastic panel WITH a cut out that i can buy?

 

[webfootguy]

You can replace the rear facia diffuser with a newer one with the door already in it. See this youtube video for details and part number. Cost is around $135.

 

[DLSA]

You can replace the rear facia diffuser with a newer one with the door already in it. See this youtube video for details and part number. Cost is around $135.

Thanks so very much webfootguy. I was beginning to lose hope for bicycling ! I couldn’t find the part number in this video or the info page but will call Tesla tomorrow !!!!

 

[webfootguy]

PRNS2043000586 is the part number.

 

[pnwadventures]

Or, if you just have a hole cut, you can buy a magnetically attached aftermarket port to close up the space (Torklift, at least). I just leave the receiver installed year round.

 

[android04]

Or, if you just have a hole cut, you can buy a magnetically attached aftermarket port to close up the space (Torklift, at least). I just leave the receiver installed year round.

The magnetic cover is only for the Torklift Ecohitch, not for the Stealthhitches. The Ecohitch calls for an oval hole and their magnetic cover is made for that. The Stealthhitches calls for a bigger rectangular hole, so the Ecohitch magnetic cover won't work. So it's better to buy the newer rear diffuser from Tesla, since it ends up costing the same as just the magnetic cover for the Ecohitch. The rear fascia diffuser part number is 1135410-00-A.

 

[agreif]

Just installed the Stealth hitch on my 3 and got the new diffuser. Super straight forward and easy peasy to take off when you want to load the bike rack. The 135 is worth it (and I'm cheap).

 

[MrVivekB]

Just installed the Stealth hitch on my 3 and got the new diffuser. Super straight forward and easy peasy to take off when you want to load the bike rack. The 135 is worth it (and I'm cheap).

did you DIY it? I'm pretty handy but I'm skittish about mucking with a brand new expensive car.

 

[agreif]

did you DIY it? I'm pretty handy but I'm skittish about mucking with a brand new expensive car.

Yeah, I did. etrailer and one from Ben that had pretty good videos calling it out. Instructions were good too. Backing it up on Ramps so the back was a little higher made it easier to work on.

Here were a couple of the videos I used as reference.

found this but didn't end up watching this one

 

[evbuyer18]

I am buying a used 2018 Model 3, and I want to install the the stealth hitch. Where can I buy the new diffuser? Tesla service center said they will only sell me the one for my VIN, not a different model year.