Release Notes January-March 2023

Archived Release Notes:

Week Ending March 31, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
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 (Remove and Replace) - Updated grease in installation section.
  4. Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace) - Replace bolt with new patched bolt (PN - 1484170-00-A)
  5. 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.
  6. How to Use this Manual - Added extra information on LH and RH procedures
  7. IP Carrier (Remove and Install) - Revised procedure.
  8. IP Carrier (Remove and Replace) - Revised procedure.
  9. Module - Steering Column Control (Remove and Replace) - Updated Toolbox routines to be run after SCCM installation.

Week Ending March 25, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Cover – Tow Hitch (Remove and Replace) - Updated "trailer" to "tow", and differentiated correction codes.
  2. Fluids and Capacities - Updated information on DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid.
  3. Frame - Seat Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Added seat track position sensor remove/install steps.
  4. How to Use this Manual - Added Nomenclature section to explain variance in naming with firmware/software example.
  5. HV Battery (AWD) (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Updated Discharge section and added steps to configure the HV battery.
  6. HV Battery (AWD) (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Updated Discharge section and added steps to configure the HV battery.
  7. HV Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated Discharge section and added steps to configure the HV battery.
  8. Fluids and Capacities - Rephrased brake fluid recommendation.

Week Ending March 18, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Cover - Ancillary Bay (Structural Pack) (3-Phase) (Remove and Replace)
  2. Headlight - Pair - (Remove and Replace)
  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. 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. Sensor - Relative Humidity and Temperature (Remove and Replace) - Software reinstall steps moved to after new sensor is installed.
  5. Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a caution for the auxiliary power socket.

Week Ending March 4, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Cover – Tow Hitch (Remove and Replace)
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. Duct - HEPA (Remove and Replace) - Updated installation procedure.
  5. Headlight - LH (Remove and Install) - Updated to latest validation.
  6. Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated to be consistent with the remove and install procedure.
  7. Sensor - TPMS (Remove and Replace) - Fixed errors in procedure.
  8. Steering Rack (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace) - Added step to remove front fender garnishes before partially removing front wheel arch liners, cleaned up procedure.
  9. Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) - Fixed error in procedure.
  10. Clean and Lubricate Brake Calipers (Non-Performance Brakes) - Corrected topic to show Brembo front brake calipers on Non-Preformance Brakes procedure.

Week Ending February 25, 2023

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. Brake Hose - Flexible - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added caution to prevent brake hose damage.
  5. Boot Kit - Brake Caliper - Rear (Remove and Replace) - Added caution to prevent brake hose damage.
  6. Bracket - Brake Caliper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added caution to prevent brake hose damage.
  7. Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Base Brakes) (Remove and Replace) - Added caution and fixed procedure errors.
  8. Brake Rotor - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added caution to prevent brake hose damage.
  9. Clean and Lubricate Brake Calipers (Non-Performance Brakes) - Added caution to prevent brake hose damage.
  10. Clean and Lubricate Brake Calipers (Performance Brakes) - Added caution to prevent brake hose damage.
  11. ECU - Charge Port (Combo Adapter) (Retrofit) - Fixed errors and renamed procedure.
  12. Filter - Oil - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  13. Filter - Oil - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  14. Fluids and Capacities - Updated coolant info for various battery packs.
  15. Foam - Cushion - Driver Seat (Remove and Replace) - Procedure updated to latest GSD validation, including fitting new occupancy sensor.
  16. Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (Drain and Refill) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  17. Gearbox Fluid - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Drain and Refill) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  18. HV Battery (AWD) (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Install) - Added the removal of the charge port to HV harness (3-phase).
  19. Module - Body Controller - Security (Remove and Replace) - Fixed errors and added phone key re-pairing instructions.
  20. Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  21. Pump - Coolant - Battery - Supermanifold (Remove and Replace) - Updated GTW configuration step.
  22. - Updated GTW configuration step.
  23. Seal - Glass Run - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace) - Procedure updated to include, "Recalibrate the LH front window regulator" installation step.
  24. Window Motor / Regulator Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Procedure updated to include, "Recalibrate the LH rear window regulator" installation step.
  25. Window Regulator Motor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Procedure updated to include, "Recalibrate the LH front window regulator" installation step.
  26. Window Regulator Motor - 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. Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Added information for Multimeter (LoZ Setting).

Week Ending February 11, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. EPAS Alignment Check
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 (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Removed steps and dependency on connector X484.
  5. Controller - High Voltage (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Removed steps and dependency on connector X484.
  6. Cooling System (Non-Structural Pack) (Drain and Refill) - Cleaned up topic
  7. Cooling System (Structural Pack) (Drain and Refill) - Cleaned up topic
  8. 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.
  9. Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace) - Removed steps and dependency on connector X484.
  10. Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Structural Pack) (Remove and Install) - Removed steps and dependency on connector X484.
  11. Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Removed steps and dependency on connector X484.
  12. Webbing Guide Bar - Seatbelt - 1st Row - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated torque

Week Ending February 4, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Cover - Ancillary Bay (7-Seat) (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Glass - Door - LH - Front (Remove and Replace) - Updated window calibration method
  2. HV Battery (AWD) (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Removed incorrect images.
  3. Horn Assembly (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure.
  4. Seal - Body - Side - Front - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added steps to calibrate window and confirm correct operation.
  5. Seal - Body - Side - Rear - Primary - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added steps to calibrate window and confirm correct operation.
  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
  8. Window Regulator Motor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated window calibration method
  9. Window Regulator Motor - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated window calibration method

Week Ending January 28, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Cooling System (Non-Structural Pack) (Drain and Refill)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. A/C Refrigerant (Unknown Oil Quantity) (Recovery, Flush, and Recharge) - Fixed broken links.
  2. Cooling System (Structural Pack) (Drain and Refill) - Added "structural pack" to the topic

Week Ending January 21, 2023

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

Week Ending January 14, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Accelerator (Remove and Replace)
  2. Body Reinforcement - Floor - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace)
  3. Cooling System (Structural Pack) (Drain and Refill)
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. Cover - Ancillary Bay (Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Added cautions and steps to inspect and prepare for vehicle single-piece rear casting flashing.
  4. Door Assembly - Charge Port (EMEA) (Remove and Replace) - Added information on European charge port ID labels.
  5. Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a step of installing a new motor ID label.
  6. Hood (Remove and Replace) - Added a step of installing a new motor ID label.
  7. Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to retain and not discard clips.

Week Ending January 7, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Harness - AC Filter - HV Battery (Non-Structural Pack) (Remove and Replace) - Procedure simplified and cleaned up.
  2. Sensor - Resistive Occupancy - Front Seat - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added the removal and installation of the heater pad connector.
  3. - Procedure simplified and cleaned up.