Release Notes January-March 2023

Archived Release Notes:

Week Ending March 31, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Sensor - Temperature - Cabin - LH (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Brake Pad Kit - Front (Remove and Replace) - Updated grease in install section.
  2. Brake Pad Kit - Rear - Mando (Remove and Replace) - Removed faulty image.
  3. Firmware Reinstall - Touchscreen - Added information on the different types of reinstallations vs. FW versions.
  4. Fluids - Updated brake fluid recommendation.
  5. Harness - Body (Remove and Replace) (LHD) - Updated procedure according to the latest time study.
  6. How To Use This Manual - Added extra information on LH and RH procedures
  7. Links - Fore - Lower - Front - LH/RH (Remove and Replace) - Added using hub jack adapter for ride height.
  8. Steering Rack (LHD) (1st Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added reference to Alignment Tables.
  9. Steering Rack (RHD) (1st Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added reference to Alignment Tables.
  10. Steering Rack (LHD) (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added reference to Alignment Tables.
  11. Steering Rack (RHD) (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added reference to Alignment Tables.

Week Ending March 25, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Actuator - Front Passenger's Temperature (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to revised validation.
  2. Drive Unit - Rear - Small (Remove and Replace) - Removed note to exempt North American vehicles from the immobilizer reset.
  3. How To Use This Manual - Added Nomenclature section to explain variance in naming with firmware/software example.
  4. HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated Discharge section and added steps to configure the HV battery.
  5. Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit (Remove & Replace) - Updated gearbox fluid type from AFT-9 to EDF2.

Week Ending March 18, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Actuator - Driver's Temperature (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to revised validation.
  2. Actuator - Mode (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to revised validation.

Week Ending March 11, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (1st Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  2. Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  3. Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - RH (1st Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  4. Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - RH (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  5. Rear Halfshaft Assembly - Large Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  6. Rear Halfshaft Assembly - Small Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  7. Ride Height - Adjust - Fixed errors.

Week Ending March 4, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Compressor - Air Suspension (Remove and Replace) - Added note to not replace the K112 relay for vehicles without them.

Week Ending February 25, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Actuator - Defrost (Remove and Replace) - Updated to new validation, includes thermal test.
  2. Actuator - Inlet (Remove and Replace) - Updated to new validation, includes thermal test.
  3. Brake Rotor - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated hyperlink
  4. Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Fixed link to alignment requirement tables.
  5. Control Arm - Upper - Front - RH (Remove and Replace) - Fixed link to alignment requirement tables.
  6. Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (2nd Generation) (Drain and Refill) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  7. Oil Pump - 3DU Small Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  8. Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit (Remove & Replace) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  9. - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.

Week Ending February 18, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Sensor - Ultrasonic - Interior - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Fluids - Updated information and cautions.
  2. Grille - Speaker - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added information for interior ultrasonic sensors.
  3. Taillight Assembly - LH (Remove and Install) - Updated taillight assembly fastener information.

Week Ending February 11, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Oil Pump - 3DU Small Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Updated to use of EDF2 gearbox fluid.
  2. Taillight Assembly - RH (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to remove corner bolt, and added installation sequence.

Week Ending February 4, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Coolant Heater - Electric - Battery (Remove and Replace) - Added note on HV cable fasteners.
  2. Fuse - Pyrotechnic - HV Battery 2.0 (Remove and Replace) - Added check for high voltage at the fuse.

Week Ending January 28, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:

  1. Disconnect 12V Power - Made procedure consistent with Model 3/Y.
  2. Seal - Axle - Front Drive Unit - LH (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Update tool used to install front output axle seal to FDU
  3. Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure - Updated Cautions to Warnings for consistency.

Week Ending January 21, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Module - Restraint Control - RCM (Remove and Replace) - Added warnings
  2. Service Mode Plus - Removed section with Toolbox 2 instructions.

Week Ending January 14, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Coolant Rapid Mate - Vehicle Side (HV Battery Already Removed) (Remove and Replace)
  2. Sensor - Temperature - Evaporator (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a step of installing a new motor ID label.
  2. Four Wheel Alignment Check - Replaced Toolbox 2 panels by Toolbox 3 routines.
  3. Four Wheel Alignment Check and Adjust - Replaced Toolbox 2 panels by Toolbox 3 routines.
  4. Liftgate Assembly (Remove and Replace) - Added a step of installing a new motor ID label.

Week Ending January 7, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Battery Chiller and EXV Assembly (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Cooling System - Partial Refill and Bleed - Reordering reservoir cap steps.
  2. Cooling System - Vacuum Refill - Replaced Toolbox 2 panels by Toolbox 3 routines.
  3. HV Rapid Splitter Vehicle Side (Remove and Replace) - Updated to more current validations.
  4. Module - 2nd Row Seat Controller - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added step to perform firmware reinstall.