Release Notes January-March 2023

Archived Release Notes:

Week Ending March 31, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Overhead Console - Front (without e-Call Button) (EMEA) (Retrofit)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace) - Updated text and added image of holes in underside of steering wheel hub.
  2. Brake Caliper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added steps to update epbxHwType configuration.
  3. Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes) (Remove and Replace) - Updated grease in installation section.
  4. Software Reinstall - Touchscreen - Revised Li-Ion instructions. The most notable (but not the only) updates are as follows: Contactors closed - check for "VCFRONT_a402_LVBatteryCannotSupportVehicle" alert before initiating FW reinstallation. Contactors open - Check LV battery SoC and HV Battery BMS state before initiating the 2nd FW reinstallation.
  5. How to Use this Manual - Added extra information on LH and RH procedures
  6. Module - Steering Column Control (Remove and Replace) - Updated Toolbox routines to be run after SCCM installation.
  7. Overhead Console - Front (Remove and Replace) - Added step to disable service mode to verify proper function of the microphone.
  8. Sensor - Pressure and Temperature (PT) - High Pressure (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Removed Toolbox routine to perform the Thermal Performance test at the end of the Installation section. This test is performed in the refrigerant recharge procedure, using the touchscreen UI.

Week Ending March 25, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace) - Updated tool from " small flat-blade screwdrivers" to " valve core removal tool".
  2. Cover – Tow Hitch (Remove and Replace) - Updated "trailer" to "tow", and differentiated correction codes.
  3. Fluids and Capacities - Updated information on DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid.
  4. Frame - Seat Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Added seat track position sensor remove/install steps.
  5. Harness - Front End Module (Remove and Replace) - Deleted unnecessary hyperlink at the end of step 11.
  6. Harness - Main Front (LHD) (Remove and Replace) - Revised procedure.
  7. How to Use this Manual - Added Nomenclature section to explain variance in naming with firmware/software example.
  8. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated Discharge section and added steps to configure the HV battery.
  9. HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated Discharge section and added steps to configure the HV battery.
  10. Fluids and Capacities - Rephrased brake fluid recommendation.

Week Ending March 18, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Headlight - Pair - (Remove and Replace)
  2. Headliner (without e-Call Button) (EMEA) (Retrofit) - Procedure to install new type headliner (no e-Call button) to M3 originally equipped with headliner with FOHC with physical e-Call button.
  3. Window Regulator (Recalibrate) - Generic procedure for all windows using the touchscreen.
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Controller - High Voltage (Backup and Restore) - Added note to explain the automated restore process using the touchscreen.
  2. Drive Unit - Rear (4DU) (Remove and Replace) - Updated note that drive units are prefilled with KAF 1 gearbox fluid.
  3. Fluids and Capacities - Added part numbers for gearbox fluid.
  4. Harness - Trunk (Remove and Replace) - Added photo showing good and bad fitment of the harness rubber armor.
  5. Hose - Inverter Inlet - Front Drive Unit (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Fixed errors.

Week Ending March 11, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Alignment Requirement - Suspension - Added EPAS alignment check.
  2. Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  3. Halfshaft - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  4. Heater - PTC (Remove and Replace) - Update steps to remove and install PTC heater sealing plate with photos.
  5. Sensor - Relative Humidity and Temperature (Remove and Replace) - Software reinstall steps moved to after new sensor is installed.

Week Ending March 4, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Accelerator (Remove and Replace) - Updated hyperlink from "remove and replace" to "remove and install" for the driver knee airbag.
  2. BLE TPMS (Retrofit) - Procedure completely revised.
  3. Drive Unit - Rear (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Procedure completely revised to be consistent with (4DU) procedure.
  4. Headlight - LH (Remove and Install) - Updated to latest validation.
  5. Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated to be consistent with the remove and install procedure.
  6. Sensor - TPMS (Remove and Replace) - Fixed errors in procedure.

Week Ending February 25, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Thermistor - Duct - Lower - RH (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
  2. Thermistor - Duct - Upper - LH (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
  3. Thermistor - Duct - Upper - RH (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Antenna - Bluetooth Passive Entry - Rear (Remove and Replace) - Removed phone key re-pairing instructions.
  2. Applique - B-Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace) - Removed phone key re-pairing instructions.
  3. Brake Caliper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Fixed procedure errors.
  4. ECU - Charge Port (Combo Adapter) (Retrofit) - Fixed errors and renamed procedure.
  5. Filter - Oil - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  6. Filter - Oil - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  7. Fluids and Capacities - Updated coolant info for various battery packs.
  8. Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Procedure updated to latest GSD validation, including fitting new occupancy sensor.
  9. Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (Drain and Refill) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  10. Gearbox Fluid - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Drain and Refill) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  11. - Relocated topic from Section 1830 to 1840.
  12. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Install) - Added the removal of the charge port to HV harness (3-phase).
  13. Module - Body Controller - Security (Remove and Replace) - Fixed errors and added phone key re-pairing instructions.
  14. Module - Body Controller - Security (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added phone key re-pairing instructions.
  15. Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  16. Seal - Glass Run - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace) - Procedure updated to include, "Recalibrate the LH front window regulator" installation step.
  17. Window Motor / Regulator Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Procedure updated to include, "Recalibrate the LH rear window regulator" installation step.

Week Ending February 18, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Multimeter (LoZ Setting)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Camera - Forward Facing (Pitch Verification) - Rewrote the “Note” regarding the freeze-frame narrow and main images; easier to understand.
  2. Fluids and Capacities - Updated information and cautions.
  3. Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace) - Added information for Multimeter (LoZ Setting).
  4. Switch - Interior Door Release - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added cautions on prying the door trim to access the release switch.
  5. Switch - Interior Door Release - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added cautions on prying the door trim to access the release switch.

Week Ending February 11, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. EPAS Alignment Check
  2. Seat Track Assembly - 1st Row - RH (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. A/C Line - Supermanifold to Compressor (Remove and Replace) - Added steps to configure newly installed line type.
  2. A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge) - Added extra information on vacuum procedure.
  3. Controller - High Voltage (Backup and Restore) - Updated UI to latest.
  4. Controller - High Voltage (Remove and Replace) - Removed steps and dependency on connector X484.
  5. Link - Fore - Upper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added video showing how to remove and install the bolt that attaches the LH rear upper fore link to the rear subframe.
  6. Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace) - Removed steps and dependency on connector X484.
  7. Webbing Guide Bar - Seatbelt - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated torque

Week Ending February 4, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Glass - Door - LH - Front (Remove and Replace) - Updated window calibration method
  2. Glass - Door - LH - Rear (Remove and Replace) - Updated window calibration method
  3. Seal - Body - Side - Front - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added steps to calibrate window and confirm correct operation.
  4. Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added steps to calibrate window and confirm correct operation.
  5. Switch - Interior Door Release - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated switch assembly removal/installation steps.
  6. - Procedure modified from using Toolbox 3 to using the touchscreen to calibrate the windows
  7. - Procedure modified from using Toolbox 3 to using the touchscreen to calibrate the windows

Week Ending January 28, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Seal - Check Strap - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
  2. Stop - Liftgate - LH (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Coolant Pump - Powertrain (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Updated pictures and text to reflect service upon a Supermanifold and not a Superbottle.
  2. Front Door Alignment - Add note to replace the bolts if the adjustment fails

Week Ending January 21, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Module - Restraint Control (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Added warnings
  2. Module - Restraint Control (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Added warnings

Week Ending January 14, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Body Reinforcement - Floor - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Controller - High Voltage (Backup and Restore) - Added check that no firmware jobs were staged.
  2. Cover - Ancillary Bay (Remove and Replace) - Added cautions and steps to inspect and prepare for vehicle single-piece rear casting flashing.
  3. Door Assembly - Charge Port (EMEA) (Remove and Replace) - Added information on European charge port ID labels.
  4. Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a step of installing a new motor ID label.
  5. Harness - Trunk (Remove and Replace) - Fixed multiple links to supplemental procedures.
  6. Hood (Remove and Replace) - Added a step of installing a new motor ID label.
  7. GUID-6E17C219-77CB-4510-BD0E-0765FA0CA3F1.html - Added a step of installing a new motor ID label.
  8. Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to retain and not discard clips.
  9. Trunk (Remove and Replace) - Added a step of installing a new motor ID label.

Week Ending January 7, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Sensor - Resistive Occupancy - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added the removal and installation of the heater pad connector.