Release Notes July-September 2023

Archived Release Notes:

Week Ending September 30, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Center Console (2.0) (Remove and Install)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Drive Unit - Rear (3DU) (Remove and Install) - Updated the LH mount, RH bushing, and rear bushing bolts torque specification to 80 Nm.
  2. Module - Body Controller - Front (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Added removal and installation steps for vehicles with 16V batteries.
  3. Module - Restraint Control (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated links to Center Console 2.0 (Remove and Install).

Week Ending September 23, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Fuse Locations
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added tool information on FUCA tool spacer (1450399-E1-A) for later part revisions of the FUCA (1288321-XX-X and 1288326-XX-X).
  2. Harness - Trunk (Remove and Replace) - Added DAS reset to the procedure.
  3. Steering Column (LHD) (Remove and Replace) - Swapped steps for calibration and GTW configuration change: GTW configuration change should be done before steering column calibration.

Week Ending September 16, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Bracket - Manual Release Cable - Charge Port (Remove & Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Updated lead-acid procedure with guidance for changing lead-acid battery types.
  2. 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Updated Li-Ion Battery procedures according to the latest procedure input.
  3. Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace) - Update bolts that attach the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor and electrical harness to the LH front suspension knuckle from replace to be reuse.
  4. Hub - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Update the bolts that attach the LH rear hub to the knuckle from discard to reuse.
  5. Panel Alignment Specifications - Redirected the information on panel alignment specifications to a new location.
  6. Speaker - Pedestrian Warning (Remove and Replace) - Optimized the procedure to improve efficiency.
  7. Subframe Assembly - Front (RWD) (Remove and Install) - Update the bolt and nut that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the front subframe from discard to reuse.

Week Ending September 9, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Brake Pads and Rotors - Rear - Set (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Bracket - License Plate - Front (Retrofit) - Added retrofit procedure for license plate brackets of Japanese vehicles.
  2. Module - Restraint Control (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated the Toolbox routine steps.
  3. Module - Restraint Control (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated the Toolbox routine steps.
  4. Platter Enclosure Coolant (Drain and Refill) - Updated the steps about releasing the arch wheel liner for access.
  5. Superbottle (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Removed redundant recharge step.
  6. Trim - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Added descriptions about removing and installing seat cushions secured by Velcro.

Week Ending September 2, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Brake Pads and Rotors - Front - Set (Remove and Replace)
  2. Panel Alignment Specifications
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Blower Motor - HVAC (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  2. Charge Port Voltage Check - Made procedures consistent across vehicle lines.
  3. Harness - Main Front (Info-Ryzen/Li-Ion) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  4. Harness - Main Front (LHD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  5. Hose - Inverter Inlet - Front Drive Unit (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  6. Hose - Inverter to Heat Exchanger - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  7. Sub-Assembly - Latch - Charge Port (EMEA) (Remove and Replace) - Added link to charge port voltage check procedure.
  8. Thermistor - Duct - Lower - RH (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  9. Seal - Secondary - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a note to discard the old seal.
  10. Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure - Added a tip about replacing the probe to the multimeter-related step.

Week Ending August 26, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Harness - USB - Car Computer to Glove Box (Heat Pump) (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
  2. Clean Radiator (Heat Pump)
  3. Clean Radiator
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Actuator - Door Assembly - Charge Port (NA) (Remove and Replace) -
  2. Bushing - Rear Drive Unit - RH (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  3. Harness - Main Front (RHD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  4. HV Battery (AWD) (3-Phase) (Remove and Install) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  5. HV Battery (AWD) (3-Phase) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  6. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Install) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  7. HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Install) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  8. HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  9. HVAC Assembly (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  10. Parking Brake - Caliper - Rear - LH (Release) - Updated EPB Service Mode routine.
  11. Desiccant (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Added reminding of wearing PPEs.
  12. A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge) - Added a reminding of wearing PPEs.
  13. Updated Restraint Control Module procedures with an additional note on disabling LV prior to disconnecting the electrical harnesses from the module.

Week Ending August 19, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. All procedures in which chemicals containing diisocyanates are used: added a note on training and certification (EMEA only)
  2. Hose - Inlet - Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Added a note about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  3. Hose - Inverter to Heat Exchanger - Rear Drive Unit (4DU) (Remove and Replace) - Added a step of connecting the rear drive unit inverter inlet hose to the rear of the HV battery.
  4. Hose - Inlet - Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (4DU) (Remove and Replace) - Added a note about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  5. Hose - Outlet - Rear Drive Unit (4DU) (Remove and Replace) - Added a note about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  6. Superbottle (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace) - Added note to 12V battery install step.

Week Ending August 12, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. ABS Modulator (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
  2. Actuator - Bleed - LH (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
  3. Actuator - Lower Mode (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
  4. Actuator - Upper Mode (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
  5. Hose - Front Drive Unit Powertrain Bypass (Heat Pump) (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
  6. Hose - Outlet - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace)
  7. Hose - Return - Powertrain (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
  8. Radiator (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
  9. Shield - Body Controller - Front (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
  10. Steering Rack (RWD) (RHD) (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Added conditional firmware actions to18 seat track, motor, foam, and trim replacement procedures for North America.
  2. Bushing - Gearbox - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Updated the tools used to remove and install the front drive unit mount bolt.
  3. Car Computer (Info-Ryzen) (Remove and Install) - Updated procedure per latest time study.
  4. Cooling System (Vacuum Refill) - Added thermal test routine (Heat Pump procedure).
  5. Glass - Backlight (Heat Pump Model) (Remove and Replace) - Add step the check the gap and flushness by referring to CVIS specification.
  6. IP Carrier (Remove and Install) - Deleted step to remove the driver and front passenger seats.
  7. Module - Cooling Fan (Heat Pump) (Remove and Install) - Added reference to Cooling System (Vacuum Refill).
  8. Hose - Inlet - Radiator (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Added a note about performing vacuum fill when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.

Week Ending August 5, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:

  1. Carrier - Front End (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
  2. Glove Box - With Knee Airbags (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Camera - Forward Facing (Pitch Verification) - Added section for adjustment using Service Mode.
  2. Controller - High Voltage (Backup and Restore) - Removed Autodiag method.
  3. Glass - Backlight (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to remove and replace the power strut.
  4. Service Mode - Added video and deleted information for older firmware version.
  5. Supermanifold (Remove and Replace) - Updated incorrect procedure reference.
  6. Windshield (Reuse Humidity and Temperature Sensor) (Remove and Replace) - Fixed small errors in the procedure.

Week Ending July 29, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Center Console (Remove and Replace) - Added Note about security-related toolbox actions.
  2. Harness - Ancillary Bay - HV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 20 of Remove part.
  3. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Removed resolver error learn substeps.
  4. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (4DU) (Remove and Replace) - Removed resolver error learn substeps.
  5. Inverter - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Removed resolver error learn substeps.
  6. Module - Body Controller - Security (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added Note about security-related toolbox actions.
  7. Module - Body Controller - Security (Remove and Replace) - Added Note about security-related toolbox actions.
  8. Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace) - Added step to record replacement pyrotechnic battery disconnect serial number and part number for later entry into SCA.
  9. Replacement Keys - Program (No Keys Present) - Added Note about security-related toolbox actions.
  10. Steering Rack (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Differentiate torque figures for outer bolts that attach the steering gear to the front subframe between 13 mm (27 Nm) and 15 mm (47 Nm) bolts.

Week Ending July 22, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Bezel - Rear View Mirror (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in Install part.
  2. Contactor - Fast Charge - HV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Cleaned up first steps and added links to the HV battery DC input assembly procedures.
  3. Four Wheel Alignment Check and Adjust - Added Service Mode instructions and removed steps.
  4. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Removed photos showing bare hands.
  5. Mirror - Door - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added information on resetting the body controller when the mirror is replaced due to an internal short in the adjustment motor.
  6. Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 2 of Remove part.
  7. Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 6 of Remove part.
  8. Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Install) - Added a video in step 5 of Remove part.
  9. Quad Camera Cover - Lower (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in Remove part.
  10. Quad Camera Cover - Upper (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 3 of Remove part.
  11. Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in Remove part.
  12. Tweeter - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in Remove part.

Week Ending July 15, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Brake Lines - 4 Tube Bundle - ABS to Wheels (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
  2. Brightwork - Quarter Panel - LH (Remove and Replace)
  3. Post Guide - Headrest - Front Passenger Seat (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Door and Hinge Cover - Charge Port (Remove and Replace) - Added voltage check steps.
  2. Glass - Body - Rear Quarter - LH (Remove and Replace) - Adding retractable blade to brightwork removal step.
  3. HV Battery (AWD) (3-Phase) (Remove and Install) - Added step to perform a charge port voltage check.Reorganized steps to accommodate service while standing.
  4. HV Battery (AWD) (3-Phase) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to perform a charge port voltage check.Reorganized steps to accommodate service while standing.
  5. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Install) - Reorganized steps to accommodate service while standing.
  6. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Replace) - Reorganized steps to accommodate service while standing.
  7. HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Install) - Reorganized steps to accommodate service while standing.
  8. HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Reorganized steps to accommodate service while standing.
  9. Jumper Harness - Charge Port Inlet (Busbar Type) (Remove and Replace) - Added charge port voltage check steps, trunk carpet release steps, and reordered steps according to latest validation.
  10. Module - Body Controller - Front (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Added specific seating instructions for X010 connector.
  11. Module - Body Controller - RH (LHD) (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to latest GSD validation for M3.

Week Ending July 8, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 9 of Remove part for Li-Ion Battery.
  2. Carrier Assembly - Charge Port (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 10 of Remove part.
  3. Charge Port (China) (Busbar Type) (Remove and Replace) - Added videos in step 12, 14, 15 of Remove part and step 9 in Install part.
  4. Contactor - Negative - HV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 7 of Install part.
  5. Contactor - Positive - HV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 9 of Remove part.
  6. Cover - Ancillary Bay (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 11 of Install part.
  7. Door and Hinge Cover - Charge Port (Remove and Replace) - Added videos in step 5 of Remove part and step 2 of Install part.
  8. Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install) - Added videos in step 6 of Remove part and step 5 of Install part.
  9. Fuse - A/C Compressor - HV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 4 of Install part.
  10. Fuse - Power Conversion System - HV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 4 of Install part.
  11. Passthrough - DCDC - 12V (Cable Type) (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in Install part.
  12. Ancillary Bay Coolant (Drain and Refill) - Updated procedure with images and standardized instructions.
  13. Ancillary Bay Coolant Leak Test - Updated procedure with copious images and standarized instructions.
  14. Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added steps to remove and install the front and rear seat track covers.
  15. Sensor Target - Door - Charge Port (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 5 of Remove part.
  16. Shunt - HV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 7 of Install part.
  17. Steering Rack (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated the procedure based on the latest validation.
  18. Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace)
  19. Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Install) - Added a video in step 3 of Remove part.
  20. Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added a video in step 4 of Install part.