Release Notes July-September 2023

Archived Release Notes:

Week Ending September 30, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Sensor - Level - Windshield Washer (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to latest validation.

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 (Non-Structural Pack) (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. Insert - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure according to Serviceability advisement.
  3. Power Conversion System (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Updated torque information.
  4. Tuner - FM / HD / DAB (Remove and Replace) - Add step for disconnect/connect 12V/LV power.

Week Ending September 16, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. SIM Card - Car Computer (Remove and Replace)
  2. Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and 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. Assembly - Filter - HEPA (Remove and Install) - Corrected the torque information of the bolts (x2) that attach the HEPA filter assembly to the vehicle.
  3. Assembly - Filter - HEPA (Remove and Replace) - Corrected the torque information of the bolts (x2) that attach the HEPA filter assembly to the vehicle.
  4. Panel Alignment Specifications - Redirected the information on panel alignment specifications to a new location.
  5. Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Structural Pack) (Remove and Install) - Removed correction code and FRT.

Week Ending September 9, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Updated Li-Ion Battery procedures according to the latest procedure input.
  2. Fascia - Rear (Remove and Install) - Updated rear fascia removal step to include more direct mobile service and assistance instructions.
  3. Platter Enclosure Coolant (Drain and Refill) - Added the HEPA filter related steps and updated the steps about releasing the arch wheel liner for access.
  4. Roof Rack (Install) - Updated the measurements provided for locating the arrows on the glass.
  5. Steering Rack (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Added conditionals for RHD vehicles.
  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. Panel Alignment Specifications
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Charge Port Voltage Check - Made procedures consistent across vehicle lines.
  2. Halfshaft - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  3. Harness - Main Front (Non-Structural Pack) (LHD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  4. Harness - Main Front (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  5. Hose - Outlet - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  6. Hose - Return - HV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  7. Hose - Return - HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  8. HV Battery (AWD) (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  9. HV Battery (AWD) (7-Seat) \(Remove and Install\) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  10. HV Battery (AWD) (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  11. Release Cable - Charge Port (NA) (Remove and Replace) - Added link to charge port voltage check procedure.
  12. Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  13. Seal - Secondary - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a note to discard the old seal.
  14. Steering Rack (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace) - Re-wrote the topic according to the latest procedure input.
  15. Trim - Liftgate - Lower (Remove and Replace) - Updated the cover image and steps.
  16. 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. Clean Radiator
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. AC Cable - Charge Port to HV Battery (3-Phase) (Remove and Replace) - Updated images.
  2. Bushing - Rear Drive Unit - Rear (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  3. Bushing - Rear Drive Unit - RH (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  4. Cover - Ancillary Bay (Structural Pack) (3-Phase) (Remove and Replace) - Updated the procedure and images.
  5. HV Battery (AWD) (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Install) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  6. HV Battery (AWD) (Structural Pack) (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. Liftgate Assembly (Remove and Replace) - Updated note on self-tapping harness bolt for more clarity.
  10. Parking Brake - Caliper - Rear - LH (Release) - Updated EPB Service Mode routine.
  11. Switch - Interior Door Release - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Add steps for removing the two weld points from the release switch for some Model Y vehicles built in Shanghai factory.
  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. Boot Kit - Brake Caliper - Rear (Remove and Replace)
  3. Heat Exchanger - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Updated EPB Service Mode reference.
  4. Hose - Chiller to HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Added a note about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  5. Hose - Front Manifold - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a note about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Hose - Outlet - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Added a note about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  9. Hose - Return - HV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Added notes about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  10. HV Battery (AWD) (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Install) - Added notes about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  11. Hose - Chiller to HV Battery (RHD) (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Added a note about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  12. 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.
  13. Hose - Outlet - Rear Drive Unit (4DU) (Remove and Replace) - Added a note about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  14. Hose - Return - HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Added notes about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  15. Hose - Supply - Powertrain (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Added notes about vacuum refill requirement when the coolant loss is greater than 1L.
  16. Roof Rack (Install) - Added steps that apply to Model Y.

Week Ending August 12, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Added conditional firmware actions to18 seat track, motor, foam, and trim replacement procedures for North America.
  2. Active Grille Shutter (Remove and Replace) - Repaired broken procedure reference.
  3. Bushing - Gearbox - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Updated the tools used to remove and install the front drive unit mount bolt.
  4. Passthrough - DCDC - 12V (Busbar Type) (Remove and Replace) - Restructured the procedure.
  5. Switch - Interior Door Release - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Add a step for inserting the inflatable air bag for eailer removal of the switch weld points.

Week Ending August 5, 2023

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. Service Mode - Added video and deleted information for older firmware version.
  4. Windshield (Reuse Humidity and Temperature Sensor) (HW3) (Remove and Replace) - Fixed small errors in the procedure.

Week Ending July 29, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Fluid Coupling (55 Degrees) - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) - Brake (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Removed Jack Mode note.
  2. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Removed resolver error learn substeps.
  3. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (4DU) (Remove and Replace) - Removed resolver error learn substeps.
  4. Inverter - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Removed resolver error learn substeps.
  5. Module - Body Controller - Security (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added Note about security-related toolbox actions.
  6. Module - Body Controller - Security (Remove and Replace) - Added Note about security-related toolbox actions.
  7. Mount - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace) - Reorganized the procedure.
  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. Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Structural Pack) (Remove and Install) - Added step to record replacement pyrotechnic battery disconnect serial number and part number for later entry into SCA.
  10. Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to record replacement pyrotechnic battery disconnect serial number and part number for later entry into SCA.
  11. Replacement Keys - Program (No Keys Present) - Added Note about security-related toolbox actions.

Week Ending July 22, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. HV Battery (RWD) (Structural Pack) (3-Phase) (Remove and Install).
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Contactor - Fast Charge - HV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Cleaned up first steps and added links to the HV battery DC input assembly procedures.
  2. Four Wheel Alignment Check and Adjust - Added Service Mode instructions and removed steps.
  3. Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace) - Removed photos showing bare hands.
  4. 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.
  5. Motor - Brake Caliper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added videos in step 4 of Remove part and step 1 of Install part.

Week Ending July 15, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Check Valves - Supermanifold (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Busbars - Charge Port to HV Battery (3-Phase) (Remove and Replace) - Added steps to remove/install actuator pan and motor, and readded step for isolation procedure.
  2. Charge Port (3-Phase) (Remove and Replace) - Added steps for actuator pan and motor, and readded step for vehicle isolation procedure.
  3. Door Assembly - Charge Port (EMEA) (Remove and Replace) - Added vehicle electrical isolation procedure back into charge port assembly link, and updated install steps for more detail.
  4. Glass - Door - LH - Rear (Adjust) - Added more images for clarity and detail on glass gap and flush adjustment.
  5. Hose - Return - Powertrain - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Correction to correction code from 18301001 to 18303122, replaced Toolbox routines for air purge with steps using the Service UI and updated the FRT to match latest procedure validation.
  6. Latch Actuator - Charge Port (3 Phase) (Remove and Replace) - Added more detailed steps and images.

Week Ending July 8, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Crush Can - Upper - Front - LH (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace)
  2. Insulator - Wheelhouse - Set (Remove & Replace)
  3. Seal - Liftgate - Side - LH （Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Coolant Pump - Powertrain (Remove and Replace)Added steps for config changes and pump identification.
  2. Ancillary Bay Coolant (Drain and Refill) - Updated procedure with images and standardized instructions.
  3. Ancillary Bay Coolant Leak Test - Updated procedure with copious images and standarized instructions.
  4. Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added steps to remove and install the front and rear seat track covers and updated steps for software reinstall and seat calibration.
  5. Wiper Module (Remove and Replace) - Added wiper replacement procedure to installation section.