Release Notes January-March 2024

Archived Release Notes

Week Ending March 30, 2024

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Fluids and Capacities - Updated DOT 4 BASF Hydraulan 404 as the approved brake fluid.
  2. Foam - Cushion - Front Seat (Remove and Replace) - Added steps of installing new occupancy sensor and new seat cushion heating wire to the new seat cushion foam.
  3. Glass - Roof - Fixed (Remove and Replace) - Updated 13 mm to 12.5 mm bead width and 23mm to 20 mm bead height.
  4. Module - Steering Column Control (Remove and Replace) - Removed ODIN routines from procedure as per latest validation.

Week Ending March 23, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Switch - Child Safety - Underhood Storage Area (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Car Computer (LHD) (Remove and Install) - Updated the torque value of nuts and bolts that attach the car computer to the body. No need to remove the front passenger side airbag, just disconnecting the connector on it is workable.
  2. Amplifier - Audio - External (Remove and Replace) - Updated the audio amplifier bolt torque from 10 Nm to 6 Nm.
  3. Clear Forward Camera View (Precision Cleaning Of Inboard Windshield) - Added DAS reset steps.

Week Ending March 16, 2024

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added worklight LED as a tool when installing the clips.
  2. Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace) - Updated tool information.
  3. Headliner (Remove and Replace) - Added rear-dome-light-related Toolbox routines and changed the steps of removing the rear view mirror to steps of flipping the mirror upwards.

Week Ending March 9, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Paint Defect Rectification
  2. Stabilizer Bar - Rear (Remove and Replace)
  3. Replacement Tire Information
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Link - Compliance - Lower - Front - Pair (Remove and Replace) - Updated the torque specification table and tool list.
  2. Clear Forward Camera View (Precision Cleaning Of Inboard Windshield) - Added detailed instructions on how to clean the windshield and added steps of camera inspection after cleaning.

Week Ending March 2, 2024

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Sensor - Occupant - Front Seat - LH (Seat Belt Reminder) (Remove and Replace) - Added steps of removing and installing the seatback heater.
  2. Foam Pad - Seat Back - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added the step of installing a new seatback heat pad to the installation procedure since the heat pad cannot be reused due to viscosity loss.
  3. Service Kit - Coolant Pump (Remove and Replace) - Updated the routines and added a step of vacuum refill.
  4. Link - Lateral - Lower - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated the information about the bolts (x2) that attach the front lower lateral link to the subframe. The bolts need to be discarded and their torque values are 135 Nm.
  5. Link - Lateral - Lower - Front - Pair (Remove and Replace) - Updated the information about the bolts that attach the LH and RH front lower lateral link to the subframe. The bolts need to be replaced and their torque values are 135 Nm.
  6. Updated the gearbox fluid to KAF 1 for the following topics:

Week Ending February 24, 2024

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Tuner FM/HD/DAB (Remove and Replace) - Changed ODIN routine for testing tuner connections.
  2. Headlights - Adjust - Global (Wall Method) - Procedure and FRT revised as per latest GSD validation.

Week Ending February 9, 2024

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Assembly - A/C Line - Supermanifold to Compressor (Remove and Replace) - Added steps of performing the touchscreen routines.
  2. A/C Compressor (Remove and Replace) - Remove the Flush steps and updated the routines and the amount of oil in the replacement compressor.
  3. Exterior Trim Fittings - Mud Flaps - Pair - Updated the torque value and the recommended tools for the bolts that attach the mud flaps and the rocker covers to the body.
  4. Side Repeater - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a caution to wrap the terminals of the camera and wiring harness to prevent them from coming into contact with water or other solutions that could cause damage.
  5. Mud Flaps (Retrofit) - Updated the torque value and the recommended tools for the bolts that attach the mud flaps and the rocker covers to the body.
  6. EXV Core - Supermanifold (Remove and Replace) - Updated the tool list, an image and re-organized the steps of connecting connectors.
  7. Check Valve - Cabin Condenser (Remove and Replace) - Remove the ""Stop Thermal Fill Drain" routine and adjusted the order of the LV disconnect and connect.
  8. Check Valve - Evaporator (Remove and Replace) - Remove the ""Stop Thermal Fill Drain" routine.

Week Ending February 3, 2024

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Assembly - A/C Line - Supermanifold to HVAC (Remove and Replace) - Added the routines and torque specification table.
  2. Hinge - Door - Rear - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated the tool list and images.
  3. Hinge - Door - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated the tool list and images.
  4. PT Sensor - High Pressure (Remove and Replace) - Updated steps to ensure consistency of thermal system related procedures.
  5. PT Sensor - Low Pressure (Remove and Replace) - Updated steps to ensure consistency of thermal system related procedures.
  6. Service Kit - Liquid Cooled Condenser (Remove and Replace) - Added a step of vacuuming and refilling coolant.
  7. Hinge - Power Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace) - Fixed broken links.
  8. Striker - Trunk (Remove and Replace) - Fixed broken links.

Week Ending January 27, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Airbag - Curtain - RH (RHD) (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Door - Front - LH (Remove and Install) - Added a note in case that the shouldered / tapered bolts are not allowing for successful adjustment.
  2. Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Install) - Added a note in case that the shouldered / tapered bolts are not allowing for successful adjustment.
  3. Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a note in case that the shouldered / tapered bolts are not allowing for successful adjustment.
  4. Door - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a note in case that the shouldered / tapered bolts are not allowing for successful adjustment.
  5. Map Light - Rear (Remove and Replace) - Added the step of reinstalling the firmware at the end of the installation procedure.
  6. SOV Core - Supermanifold (Remove and Replace) - Updated the routines.
  7. Trailer Hitch - Rear Energy Absorber (Retrofit) - Changed configuration value from TESLA_REV2 to TESLA_REV1.

Week Ending January 20, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Link - Compliance - Lower - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
  2. Link - Compliance - Lower - Front - Pair (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. 2nd Row Seat Belts - Rear SBR Assembly - Occupant Switch 3 Position (Remove and Replace) - Updated the part serviceability information and link to the procedure of its parent part.
  2. Module - Body Controller - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step for ODIN routine PROC_VCSEC_X_SET-ROOT-KEY-TO-ALL-REGIONS to be run for vehicles running certain firmware versions.
  3. Drive Unit - Front (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Added a note to install a new motor ID label in hood/trunk for China, Japan and Korea.
  4. Fan - Triple Cam (Remove and Replace) -
  5. Rear Drive Unit - Mosfet - HC (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Added a note to install a new motor ID label in hood/trunk for China, Japan and Korea.
  6. Windshield (LHD) (Remove and Replace) - Added the step of reinstalling the firmware at the end of the installation procedure.

Week Ending January 13, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Suspension - Cushion - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace)
  2. Tire - Front - LH (Balance)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Tuner FM/HD/DAB (Remove and Replace) - Updated the torque value from 10 Nm to 8 Nm.
  2. Tuner FM/HD/DAB (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning to double confirm the tuner connector will not pinch the tether during installation.
  3. Fluids and Capacities - Added part numbers of refrigerant and coolant for China only.
  4. Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added the ambient light-related routine.
  5. Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added the ambient light-related routine.

Week Ending January 6, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added: