Current Release Notes

Archived Release Notes:

Week Ending December 14, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. New glass components (windshield, roof, door, and fixed glass) must be inspected before installation to meet Tesla’s internal standards of quality. The Pre-Installation Glass Inspection procedure explains how to inspect new windshield, roof, door, and fixed glass components before the new component is installed.
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Added a new caution about Pre-Installation Glass Inspection service requirements:
  2. Four Wheel Alignment Check and Adjust - Removed instruction to add the test drive correction code. The test drive is now included in the alignment FRT.
  3. Frame - Seat Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Added mini-tilt motor configuration information.
  4. Frame - Seat Cushion - Front Passenger Seat (Remove and Replace) - Added mini-tilt motor configuration information.
  5. Knuckle - Suspension - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Made correction to Note that mentions one/both rear lower fore links and applied procedural Note to MY..
  6. Motor - Seat Tilt - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Added mini-tilt motor configuration information.
  7. Seatbelt - 2nd Row - LH (5 Seat) (Remove and Replace) - Fixed incorrect torque values for retractor to body fastener.
  8. Sensor - TPMS (Remove and Replace) - Remove the step of programming the TPMS sensor ID.

Week Ending December 7, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Fan - Camera - Forward Facing (Remove & Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Updated inverter fastener torque sequence.
  2. Seat Assembly - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added configuration information for front seat assemblies with the Tesla mini-tilt motor.
  3. Sensor - Relative Humidity and Temperature (Remove and Replace) - Updated notes and Service Mode instructions.
  4. Steering Column (LHD) (Remove and Replace) - Modified steering column configuration and calibration steps.
  5. Steering Column (LHD) (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Modified steering column configuration and calibration steps.
  6. Steering Column (RHD) (Remove and Replace) - Modified steering column configuration and calibration steps.
  7. TPMS (Sensor ID Tool Learn) - Updated Service Mode instructions.

Week Ending November 30, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Isolator - Motor Mount - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Buckle - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace) - Add a note to ensure the engage the pin on the buckle with the slot in the seat track.
  2. Buckle - 2nd Row - Center (5 Seat) (Remove and Replace) - Add a note to clarify that harness should not be around bolt when install the buckle to seat cushion frame.
  3. Buckle - 2nd Row - Center (7 Seat) (Remove and Replace) - Add a note to clarify that harness should not be around bolt when install the buckle to seat assembly.
  4. Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (5 Seat) (Remove and Replace) - Add a note to clarify that harness should not be around bolt when install the buckle to seat assembly.
  5. Buckle - 2nd Row - LH (7 Seat) (Remove and Replace) - Add a note to clarify that harness should not be around bolt when install the buckle to seat assembly.
  6. Cooling System (Vacuum Refill) - Added images of vacuum refill tool setup and added warning on incorrect use of the refill tool.
  7. Hose - Front Manifold - LH (Remove and Replace) - Add some steps when replacing with the new hose.
  8. Isolator - Motor Mount - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added note on o-ring installation.
  9. Retractor - Seatbelt - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace) - Adjust the steps sequence based on feedback from engineering team.
  10. Supermanifold (Remove and Replace) - Added information on manually configuring replacement coolant pumps (optional).

Week Ending November 23, 2024

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Added a note to remind of checking the 12V/LV battery temperature before performing the procedure.

Week Ending November 9, 2024

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Brake Pad Kit - Front (Remove and Replace) - Modified last step to instruct to add correction code for brake burnishing as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
  2. Camera - Interior (Remove and Replace) - Added note that Service Mode must be enabled prior to connecting the replacement camera.
  3. Compressor (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) - Corrected torque figure for the bolt that attaches the fitting to the chiller and EXV assembly.
  4. HV Battery (AWD) (7-Seat) \(Remove and Install\) - Added 3-phase harness disconnect/connect steps.
  5. HV Battery (AWD) (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Added 3-phase harness disconnect/connect steps. Updated HV battery discharge steps.
  6. HV Battery (AWD) (Structural Pack) (Remove and Install) - Added 3-phase harness disconnect/connect steps.
  7. HV Battery (AWD) (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Added 3-phase harness disconnect/connect steps. Updated HV battery discharge steps.
  8. HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Install) - Added 3-phase harness disconnect/connect steps.
  9. HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Added 3-phase harness disconnect/connect steps. Updated HV battery discharge steps.
  10. Frame - Seat Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Add a note to ask for gateway configuration update when replacing with newer 1st row LHD LH Seat Assembly with 1st row Mini-Tilt motor assembly. Updated HV battery discharge steps.

Week Ending November 2, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Windshield Chip Repair (EMEA)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace) - Added a Note about replacing the LV battery with different types.
  2. Steering Column (LHD) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to transfer clip from old column to new column.
  3. Steering Column (RHD) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to transfer clip from old column to new column.

Week Ending October 26, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Horn - High Tone (Remove and Replace)
  2. Horn - Low Tone (Remove and Replace)(LV Battery)
  3. Rim - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Chiller (Remove and Replace) - Updated the removal/installation steps, added the UI routines and added note on adding correction code for refrigerant recovery/recharge 18200102 as a separate activity to the service visit.
  2. Clear Forward Camera View (Precision Cleaning Of Inboard Windshield) - Added a video demonstrating precision cleaning of windshield.
  3. Liftgate Assembly (Remove and Replace) - Added a reminder for technicians to install all badges that are equipped with the working vehicle.
  4. Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure - Rearranged multimeter probing images to align with HV measurement table.

Week Ending October 19, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Car Computer (Dispose)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) (Remove and Replace) - Updated torque specifications.
  2. Car Computer (Remove and Replace) - Removed individual instructions for car computer scrapping and added cross reference to Car Computer (Dispose) topic.
  3. Motor - Seat Track - Front Passenger Seat (Remove and Replace) - Updated post-installation routines.
  4. Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install) - Updated torque spec for LH/RH shear plate-to-rear subframe large bolts.

Week Ending October 12, 2024

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Car Computer (Remove and Replace) - Added instructions for scrapping HW4 car computers.
  2. Center Console (2.0) (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Updated the SW redeploy routine.
  3. Event Data Recorder Retrieval - Added OBD2 connection EDR data retrieval section.
  4. Motor - Brake Caliper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Remove road test after installation.
  5. Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace) - Updated figure in step 7 to display proper PPE.
  6. Wiper Module (RHD) (Remove and Replace) - Added software reinstall step to installation section.

Week Ending October 5, 2024

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Actuator - Recliner - 2nd Row - 20 (Remove & Replace)