Tesla Model S: Pull Onto Flatbed Truck From Rear (Using Tow Eye)
NOTE: If Model S has no low voltage power, you need an external low voltage power supply to open the hood or use the touchscreen. See If Vehicle Has No Power.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a hitch receiver cannot be pulled from the rear tow eye. Use the tow bar or hitch receiver only to pull the vehicle to a safe location, such as onto a flatbed truck. Do not transport the vehicle with wheels on the ground.
CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow eye. Using the chassis, frame, or suspension components to pull the vehicle can result in damage.
1. Locate the tow eye. The tow eye is located in the front trunk.
2. Release the rear tow eye cover by pressing firmly on its bottom perimeter until it pivots inward, then gently pulling the raised section toward you.
3. Fully insert the tow eye into the opening, then turn it counter-clockwise until securely fastened.
4. Attach the winch cable to the tow eye.
- CAUTION: Before pulling, make sure the tow eye is securely tightened.
5. Activate Transport Mode.
6. Pull Model S slowly onto the flatbed truck.
READ NEXT:
Pull onto the Flatbed Truck From
Front (Without Tow Eye)
CAUTION: To avoid damage, only pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed truck using a properly-installed tow
eye. Using the chassis, frame, or suspension
components to pull the vehicle can result in
If Vehicle Has No Power
If Model S has no low voltage power, perform the
following steps to open the hood or jump start the
auxiliary low voltage battery.
Jump Starting the Low Voltage Battery
CAUTION: Model S cannot be us
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Shield - Dust - Brake - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the rear hub (refer
to procedure).
Remove the screws (x3) that secure the rear
brake dust shield to the knuckle
Interior Emergency Release
An illuminated interior release button inside the front
trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.
Press the interior release button to open the front trunk,
then push up on the hood.
NOTE: The interior release button glows following a brief
exposure to ambient light.
WARNING: People shou
