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5. Push the adapter into the hitch housing

until the locking cylinder rotates
approximately 120° counter-clockwise and
automatically locks into the Closed
Position. The green area on the locking
cylinder (above the white arrow) aligns

with the white dot on the adapter.

6. Visually check to confirm that the adapter

is fully inserted into the hitch housing. Try

pulling down on the adapter. The adapter

should not drop when you pull down.
Note: If the adapter does not lock into the

housing, it will fall out when you pull down

on it.

7. Turn the key so the arrows align with the

“locked” marking on the locking cylinder.

8. Remove the key and store in a safe place

(preferably inside Model X).
Note: The key can be removed only if the

adapter is locked. This indicates a proper

connection. Do not use the adapter if the

key is not removed.
Note: Tesla recommends making a note of

the key code. You will need this code if

you lose the keys and need to order a

replacement.

9. Close the dust cover to prevent dirt and

debris from entering the lock.

After towing, remove the trailer hitch receiver:

1.

Insert the key and turn to align the top of
the key with the “unlocked” position.

2. While firmly holding the bottom of the

adapter to prevent it from dropping to the
ground, pull the locking cylinder out
approximately 1/8” and turn it clockwise

until the red marking on the locking
cylinder aligns with the white dot on the
adapter. At this point, the locking cylinder
is locked in the Open Position and the

hitch adapter drops out of the hitch

housing.

Warning: Be careful when turning the
locking cylinder. If it does not lock
into the “Open Position”, it
automatically retracts into its original
“Closed Position” and can pinch your
fingers.

3. Re-install the dust cover on the hitch

housing to prevent dirt from accumulating

inside the housing.

4. Close the dust cover on the hitch

adapter’s locking cylinder and store the

hitch adapter in a secure location.

5. Re-install the dust cover on the hitch

housing compartment.

Note: To maintain the hitch adapter, regularly

grease its surfaces with non-resinous grease.

Attaching and Removing the Ball

Mount

The Model X towing package does not include
a ball mount. You must purchase a ball mount
suitable for the type of trailer you are towing.
The Model X hitch receiver supports a ball
mount up to 8” with a rise of up to 0.75”. Do
not use any type of drop ball mount.

To attach a ball mount:

1.

If necessary, remove the cotter pin from
the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt
out of the hitch assembly.

2. Slide the ball holder into the hitch

assembly.

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