-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Used Tow Package?
- Thread starter clyjr
- Start date
Installed mine last weekend also, going to stop by the Service Center saturday to ask them about installing the software upgrade.
Do you remember what you torqued the nuts down to? Also, just curious, on the passenger side for the fender flare were there 2 screws on the bottom side of the flare that attached into the bumper? Mine had 2 screws there but only on the passenger side, just wondering if that was factory or if someone did that to try and help the flare sit more flush...
Do you remember what you torqued the nuts down to? Also, just curious, on the passenger side for the fender flare were there 2 screws on the bottom side of the flare that attached into the bumper? Mine had 2 screws there but only on the passenger side, just wondering if that was factory or if someone did that to try and help the flare sit more flush...
I think there's actually more than one version, looks like the mount for the trailer wiring plug can be different. I saw some pics where the plug opened to the side, but mine opens to the bottom (only way to mount it...)
Thanks, yes, I have one on my X. Thought yours looked different than mine, but maybe not.
I basically torqued it to as tight as I could. I didnt have a torque wrench handy... as for the 2 screws, I don't recall 2 screws on only one side (passenger or driver side) that would make for an asymetrical assembly. I used these instructions form hitchpro.net to remove the bumper and everything they had indicated - 10MM bolts, torx bolts and push pin rivets were as published... See attachment. I didn't see anything that was out of place. Perhaps you are referring to the flange nuts in the wheel wells? but those are on both sides.
Attachments
Yeah, the 2 screws were only on the passenger side, looked like sheet metal screws through the fender flare. I assumed they were "aftermarket". Of course I didn't know they were there so I broke my flare near the bottom...
I torqued mine to the specs listed in the aftermarket instructions you mentioned...
The different wiring orientation is strange,
this one Tesla Model X Trailer Hitch trailer with light connector 0111.0104.001 OEM OE | LA Global Parts has it sideways and the mount isn't removeable, then this one 2016 2017 2018 TESLA MODEL X TOW HITCH TOWING BAR OEM 10057987 2 | eBay has it vertical and the mount is removeable.
Not sure why they changed it...
For anyone interested, I have an appointment this week to get the software enabled, I'll update on the cost.
I torqued mine to the specs listed in the aftermarket instructions you mentioned...
The different wiring orientation is strange,
this one Tesla Model X Trailer Hitch trailer with light connector 0111.0104.001 OEM OE | LA Global Parts has it sideways and the mount isn't removeable, then this one 2016 2017 2018 TESLA MODEL X TOW HITCH TOWING BAR OEM 10057987 2 | eBay has it vertical and the mount is removeable.
Not sure why they changed it...
For anyone interested, I have an appointment this week to get the software enabled, I'll update on the cost.
I installed my own hitch off of a 2018 X, paid $4 for the harness. Got the software updated no charge last month during a service visit.
So, I can definitively answer the question on how much it officially costs to upgrade to the tow package.
There are only 2 official Tesla pricing scenarios :
1. Software upgrade only - $750.00
2. Software and hardware - $1250.00 (this includes the tow bar, receiver, bag, wiring harness) There isn't a separate price for people that don't need the tow bar)
Anyone that gets the software upgrade for no charge should consider themselves lucky, I wasn't lucky and had to pay the $750 ($854 after tax and a $7.50 labor fee...)
There are only 2 official Tesla pricing scenarios :
1. Software upgrade only - $750.00
2. Software and hardware - $1250.00 (this includes the tow bar, receiver, bag, wiring harness) There isn't a separate price for people that don't need the tow bar)
Anyone that gets the software upgrade for no charge should consider themselves lucky, I wasn't lucky and had to pay the $750 ($854 after tax and a $7.50 labor fee...)
Similar threads
