Release Notes June-September 2022

Week Ending October 1, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Cover - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
  2. Carpet - Interior Complete (Remove and Replace)
  3. A/C Refrigerant (Unknown Oil Quantity) (Heat Pump) (Recovery, Flush, and Recharge)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Ancillary Bay Coolant Leak Test - Added text to supplement replacement of the power conversion system.
  2. A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge) - Added Test Thermal Performance steps.
  3. Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect) and Service Mode Plus - Locally connecting Toolbox 3 to the vehicle now automatically enables Service Mode Plus.

Week Ending September 24, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Rework)
  2. Windshield Chip Repair
  3. Windshield Scratch Repair
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Alignment Requirement - Suspension - Updated FUCA mount requirements to be the same as front upper control arm (FUCA).
  2. Clean and Lubricate Brake Calipers (Non-Performance Brakes) - Updated procedure to retain abutment springs/clips and shims.
  3. Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace) - Procedure updated
  4. Harness - Windshield (Remove and Replace) - Updated steps to remove A-pillar trim only from the RH side of the vehicle.
  5. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Install) - Changed Dual Motor to AWD
  6. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Replace)- Changed Dual Motor to AWD
  7. Power Conversion System (Remove and Replace) - Added video demonstrating how to remove coolant hose from power conversion unit and plug fittings.
  8. SIM Card - Car Computer (HW2.5) (Remove and Replace) - Add a note to authenticate the new SIM card after installing for China only
  9. Tube - Input - Coolant - Power Conversion System (Remove and Replace) - Added video demonstrating how to remove coolant hose from power conversion unit and plug fittings.
  10. Tube - Output - Coolant - Power Conversion System (Remove and Replace) - Added video demonstrating how to remove coolant hose from power conversion unit and plug fittings.

Week Ending September 17, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Vent Assembly - HV Battery - Pair (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Blower Motor - HVAC (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Revised procedure.
  2. Platter Enclosure Coolant (Drain and Refill) - Deleted step 4 of the "refill" section
  3. Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace) - Update torque specification for LH mount bolt to 80 Nm
  4. Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure - Updated tool information.

Week Ending September 10, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Module - Restraint Control (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Check Base - Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) - Change title from “driver” to “LH”.
  2. Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  3. Damper Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  4. Damper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  5. ECU - Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace) - Procedure updated to latest validation.
  6. Front Upper Control Arm (FUCA) Mount - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  7. Harness - Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  8. Hub - Front - LH (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  9. Hub - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  10. Hub - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  11. Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  12. Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  13. Knuckle - Suspension - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  14. Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  15. Link - Aft - Upper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  16. Link - Compliance - Lower - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  17. Link - Fore - Lower - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  18. Link - Fore - Upper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement, and added a note to twist the link to allow extra room.
  19. Module - Body Controller - LH (LHD) (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated steps to perform service CAN redeploy instead.
  20. Power Strut - Trunk (Remove and Replace) - Added step to make sure that the clips that attach the power strut to the vehicle are securely attached.
  21. Seal - Body - Side - Front - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added alignment information.
  22. Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added alignment information.
  23. Spoiler - Rear (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  24. Spring - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  25. Stabilizer Bar - Front (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  26. Stabilizer Bar - Rear (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  27. Steering Rack (Dual Motor) (LHD) (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  28. Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  29. Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  30. Subframe Assembly - Front (RWD) (Remove and Install) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  31. Subframe Assembly - Front (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  32. Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  33. Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  34. Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) - Change title from “driver” to “LH”
  35. Superbottle (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to perform 5-way calibration routine.
  36. Supermanifold (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  37. Tie Rod End - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  38. Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to refer to Alignment Requirement.
  39. USB Hub - Center Console - Front (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  40. Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure - Updated tool testing procedure.

Week Ending September 3, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Isolation/Insulation Test
  2. NVH Pad - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
  3. Washer Nozzles (Adjust)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Charge Port (Busbar Type) (Remove and Replace) - Substituted running ODIN routines by functional checks for charging system., added Hioki resistance measurement.
  2. Door Assembly - Charge Port (China) (Remove and Replace) - Substituted running ODIN routines by functional checks for charging system.
  3. Door Assembly - Charge Port (EMEA) (Remove and Replace) - Substituted running ODIN routines by functional checks for charging system.
  4. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Install) - Updated shear plate torque specifications.
  5. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated shear plate torque specifications.
  6. HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Install) - Updated shear plate torque specifications.
  7. HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated shear plate torque specifications.
  8. Inverter - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added check for 6 O-ring phase out cover or replacement.
  9. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Added check for 6 O-ring phase out cover or replacement. Updated shear plate torque specifications.
  10. Latch Actuator - Charge Port (Remove and Replace) - Added functional checks for charging system.
  11. Latch - Hood (Remove and Replace) - Updated special tool info.
  12. Link - Fore - Lower - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated shear plate torque specifications.
  13. Torque Specifications - Battery System - Updated shear plate torque specifications.
  14. Torque Specifications - Suspension - Updated shear plate torque specifications.
  15. Torque Specifications - Thermal Management - Updated shear plate torque specifications.
  16. Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install) - Updated caution for only using hand tools to loosen lug nuts and power tools only after nuts have been loosened.

Week Ending August 27, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Alignment Requirement - Suspension
  2. EPAS Alignment Check
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. - Updated tool info for EMEA market.
  2. Cooling System (Partial Refill and Bleed) - Deleted step to reset VCFRONT.
  3. Receiver Dryer and Desiccant (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Added steps to release vacuum after refrigerant recovery.
  4. Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install) - Add content to describe the usage of impact or power tool.

Week Ending August 20, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Switch - Interior Door Release - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Blower Motor - HVAC (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure
  2. Car Computer (Info-Ryzen) (Remove and Install) - Added steps for disconnecting the electrical connectors and removing the bolts for the front passenger airbag.
  3. Hinge - Door - Front - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) - Rephrased the steps.
  4. Sensor - Relative Humidity and Temperature (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  5. Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  6. Window Motor / Regulator Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  7. Switch - Window - Driver (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.

Week Ending August 13, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Module - Body Controller - LH (LHD) (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
  2. BLE TPMS (Retrofit)
  3. TPMS (Sensor ID Drive Learn)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Car Computer (Info-Ryzen) (Remove and Install) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  2. Software Reinstall - Toolbox - Fixed link to internal step.
  3. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Replace) - Modified SoC percentage for shipping HV battery by air from 25% to 30%.
  4. HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Modified SoC percentage for shipping HV battery by air from 25% to 30%.
  5. Inverter - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Updated torque values for phase out cover bolts and inverter mounting bolts, and updated step to reuse inverter mounting bolts.
  6. Torque Specifications - Rear Drive Unit - Updated torque values for phase out cover bolts and inverter mounting bolts, and reuse inverter mounting bolts.
  7. Wheel (Remove and Replace) - Added torque specification for the TPMS nut.
  8. Filter - Cabin (Remove and Replace) - Added instructions for snap-on filter door.

Week Ending August 6, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Deadfronts - Pin - Charge Port (NA) (Damaged) (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Bushing - Gearbox - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - No longer need to remove the FDU.
  2. - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  3. Deadfronts - Pin - Charge Port (NA) (Undamaged) (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  4. Fluids and Capacities - Added text to caution on the use of coolant not to use any additives.
  5. Front Upper Control Arm (FUCA) Mount - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure including new ride height setting steps.
  6. Inverter - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Updated resolver error learn steps.
  7. Light - Side Repeater - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added overview video.
  8. Link - Lateral - Lower - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added overview video.
  9. Link - Fore - Lower - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated steps on removal/installation of shear plate.
  10. Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.

Week Ending July 30, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Speaker - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. ABS Modulator (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated to perform a firmware redeploy.
  2. Clean and Lubricate Brake Calipers (Non-Performance Brakes) - Rear caliper brake pad abutment clips are to be replaced when performing this procedure.
  3. - Updated to perform a firmware redeploy.
  4. Foam - Backrest - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Updated link to airbag installation video.
  5. IP Carrier (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
  6. Link - Aft - Upper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated topic, main changes to do a test drive to determine whether four wheel alignment check is required.
  7. Trim - Seat Back - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Updated link to airbag installation video.
  8. Glass - Backlight (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  9. Knuckle - Suspension - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  10. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.

Week Ending July 23, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Task Light - Footwell Cover - LH (Remove and Replace)
  2. Trailer Hitch - Rear Energy Absorber (Retrofit)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Beam - Cross Car (LHD) (Remove and Replace) - Added torque figure for the bolts that attach the steering column to the body.
  2. Software Reinstall - Toolbox - Updated topic with procedures for lead acid battery vehicles and Li-Ion battery vehicles.
  3. Sensor - Parking Distance - Inner - Front (Remove and Replace) - Delete the step to remove the front fascia, time saved.
  4. Software Reinstall - Touchscreen - Updated topic with procedures for lead acid battery vehicles and Li-Ion battery vehicles.
  5. Link - Fore - Lower - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated topic, main changes to do a test drive to determine whether four wheel alignment is required, correction code changed.
  6. Actuator - Lower Mode (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - No longer need to remove the HVAC assembly.
  7. Trim - Seat Back - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Simplified steps and adjusted step sequence.
  8. Harness - Trunk (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  9. Windshield (Vehicles with 2nd Generation or Later Autopilot) (Remove and Replace) - Added instructions for using Spider Tool and step reduction to streamline procedure.
  10. Windshield (Reuse Humidity and Temperature Sensor) (Remove and Replace) - Added instructions for using Spider Tool and step reduction to streamline procedure.
  11. Light - Side Repeater - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  12. Link - Lateral - Lower - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Rearranged steps to streamline procedure.
  13. Door Assembly - Charge Port (NA) (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  14. Mirror - Door - LH (Remove and Replace) - Step reduction to streamline procedure.
  15. Glass - Roof - Fixed (Remove and Replace) - Added instructions for using Spider Tool and step reduction to streamline procedure

Week Ending July 16, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Personal Protection
  2. Stud - Bump Stop - Lamp Can - LH (Repair)
  3. Stud - Bump Stop - Lamp Can - Pair (Repair)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Mobile Service) (Remove and Replace) - This procedure has been removed.
  2. Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - This procedure is now mobile-capable. Updated control arm removal/installation steps. Added step to perform test drive to determine if an alignment is needed.
  3. Controller - High Voltage (Remove and Replace) - Added step to perform an HVBMS SOC reset.
  4. Front Upper Control Arm (FUCA) Mount - LH (Remove and Replace) - Simplified steps
  5. Gasket - Cover - HV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Has been renamed to Seal - Perimeter - HV Battery (Remove and Replace). Components have been renamed as well.
  6. Heat Exchanger - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Added note to inspect and lubricate O-rings with EDF2 gearbox fluid.
  7. Link - Fore - Lower - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Procedure no longer requires removal of rear subframe. Includes step to perform test drive to determine if alignment check is needed.
  8. Sensor - Radar - Front (Calibration) - Updated to reflect Toolbox 3 Dashboard for radar calibration.

Week Ending July 09, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Clean the Blower Motor
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Windshield (Vehicles with 2nd Generation or Later Autopilot) (Remove and Replace) - Added steps to remove and install upper A-pillar trim.
  2. Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Measure Runout) - Rephrased measurement criteria to decide whether brake rotor passes or fails.
  3. Brake Rotor - Rear - LH (Measure Runout) - Rephrased measurement criteria to decide whether brake rotor passes or fails.
  4. Controller - High Voltage (Remove and Replace) - Updated steps for Firmware Redeploy to make sure that the HVBMS is updated before restoring HVP data.
  5. Inverter - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Updated phase bolt torque specifications for new bolts.
  6. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Install) - Updated phase bolt torque specifications for new bolts.
  7. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Updated phase bolt torque specifications for new bolts.
  8. Link - Lateral - Lower - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Removed step of four wheel alignment check, added steps of torque check.
  9. Superbottle (Remove and Replace) - Removed steps for 5-way valve actuator routine.
  10. Cooling System (Vacuum Refill) - Added first step to ensure vehicle is in Fill/Drain mode.

Week Ending July 02, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Vehicle Sanitation - Interior Air - Tunap 589 (EMEA)
  2. Vehicle Sanitation - Evaporator - Tunap 994 (EMEA)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Car Computer (Remove and Install) - Improved installation steps.
  2. Compressor (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Added note about Toolbox article.
  3. HVAC Assembly (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Removed step to remove passenger air bag.
  4. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Optimized procedure to lower, not remove, subframe to replace inverter.
  5. Ancillary Bay Air Leak Test - Added tooling info and updated steps for pressure test.
  6. Use Evaporator Foam Cleaner, Replace Cabin Filters - Cleaning solution removed, moved to separate procedures.

Week Ending June 25, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Use Evaporator Foam Cleaner, Replace Cabin Filters - Added info for new cleaning solution.

Week Ending June 18, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Harness - Front End Module (Remove and Replace)
  2. Release Cable - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. All HV Battery procedures now have a warning to use the correct lift pad adapters.
  2. Busbar DC Input to Harness DC Input (Retrofit) - Added check for PTC heater fuse.
  3. Controller - High Voltage (Remove and Replace) - Updated steps from Software Reinstall to Firmware Redeploy.

Week Ending June 11, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Inverter - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added tooling information.
  2. Link - Fore - Lower - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to discard bolts.
  3. Harness - Main Front (Info-Ryzen/Li-Ion) (Remove and Replace) - Added steps for coolant purge.
  4. Tire Rotation - Replaced step for drive cycle calibration with Reset Tire Estimate Toolbox routine.

Week Ending June 04, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Combo adapter - Charge Port (Retrofit)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. ECU - Charge Port (Remove and Replace) - Removed 12V disconnect procedure.
  2. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Updated steps to retain 3-phase terminal bolts, torque them to 11.5 Nm, and to verify that no gap is stuck to gearbox housing.
  3. Inverter - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Updated steps to retain 3-phase terminal bolts, torque them to 11.5 Nm, and to verify that no gap is stuck to gearbox housing.
  4. Clean and Lubricate Brake Calipers (Non-Performance Brakes) - Updated with information regarding correction code usage.
  5. Clean and Lubricate Brake Calipers (Performance Brakes) - Updated with information regarding correction code usage.

Week Ending May 28, 2022

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Hose - Front Manifold - LH (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install) - Procedure rewritten to remove subframe with suspension components, rotors, and halfshafts.
  2. Drive Unit - Front (Remove and Replace) - Procedure rewritten to accommodate new subframe removal steps.
  3. Inverter - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Procedure rewritten to accommodate new subframe removal steps.
  4. Bracket - Rear Wing - LH (Remove and Replace) - Note added for LH + RH bracket replacement.
  5. Headlights - Adjust - EMEA (Tool Method) - Reference added to Headlights - Adjust - Global (Tool Method).
  6. Headlights - Adjust - Global (Tool Method) - Hyperlinks corrected.