Release Notes January-March 2023

Archived Release Notes:

Week Ending March 31, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Actuator - Driver's Temperature (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to revised validation.
  2. Actuator - Front Passenger's Temperature (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to revised validation.
  3. Actuator - Inlet (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to revised validation.
  4. Actuator - Mode (Remove and Replace) - Updated procedure to revised validation.
  5. Brake Pad Kit - Front (Remove and Replace) - Updated grease in install section.
  6. Brake Pad Kit - Rear - Mando (Remove and Replace) - Removed faulty image.
  7. Coolant Heater - Electric - Battery - 1st Generation (Remove and Replace) - Added note with redirection links to other coolant heater procedures.
  8. Coolant Heater - Electric - Battery - 2nd Generation (Remove and Replace) - Added note with redirection links to other coolant heater procedures.
  9. Coolant Heater - Electric - Battery (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace) - Added note with redirection links to other coolant heater procedures.
  10. Coolant Heater - Electric - Battery (E-Fuse) (Remove and Replace) - Added note with redirection links to other coolant heater procedures.
  11. Firmware Reinstall - Touchscreen - Added information on the different types of reinstallations vs. FW versions.
  12. Fluids - Updated brake fluid recommendation.
  13. How To Use This Manual - Added extra information on LH and RH procedures
  14. Large Drive Unit Inverter Isolation Check - Condensed procedure with links to supplemental procedures, including isolation/insulation test.
  15. Links - Fore - Lower - Front - LH/RH (Remove and Replace) - Added using hub jack adapter for ride height.

Week Ending March 25, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  2. Module - Air Suspension - ECU (Tesla) (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Air Suspension - Pressurize/Depressurize - Full System - Updated procedure and Toolbox 3 routines for vehicles with Electronic Air Suspension.
  2. Drive Unit - Rear - Small (Remove and Replace) - Removed note to exempt North American vehicles from the immobilizer reset.
  3. Frame Assembly - 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 (RWD/AWD) (Remove and Replace) - Updated Discharge section and added steps to configure the HV battery.

Week Ending March 11, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a tip to release the washer fluid reservoir if it is blocking one of the bolts attaching the fender.
  2. Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (1st Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  3. Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  4. Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - RH (1st Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  5. - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  6. Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - RH (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  7. Halfshaft Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a warning for removing the halfshaft.
  8. Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - LH - Generation 3.0 (Remove and Replace) - Added reference to door handle calibration routine.
  9. Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Front - LH - Generation 2.1 (Retrofit) - Updated to use Toolbox 3 consistently.
  10. Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Front - LH - Generation 3.0 (Retrofit) - Updated to use Toolbox 3 consistently.
  11. Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - LH - Generation 2.1 (Retrofit) - Updated to use Toolbox 3 consistently.
  12. Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - LH - Generation 3.0 (Retrofit) - Updated to use Toolbox 3 consistently.
  13. Module - Door Handle Controller - Front - LH - Generation 3.0 (Remove and Replace) - Updated to use Toolbox 3 consistently.
  14. Module - Door Handle Controller - Rear - LH - Generation 3.0 (Remove and Replace) - Updated to use Toolbox 3 consistently.
  15. 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. Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (2nd Generation) (Drain and Refill) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  4. - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.
  5. Oil Pump - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) - Added oil filter replacement note to removal sequence.

Week Ending February 18, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Large Drive Unit Inverter Isolation Check
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Fluids - Updated information and cautions.
  2. Ride Height - Adjust - Updated EAS height settings.

Week Ending February 11, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. - Updated to use of EDF2 gearbox fluid.

Week Ending February 4, 2023

The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Fuse - Pyrotechnic - HV Battery 2.0 (Remove and Replace) - Added check for high voltage at the fuse.
  2. HV Junction Box - 2nd Generation (Remove and Replace) - Added note with explanation and links to retrofit procedures.
  3. HV Junction Box (Retrofit) - Added note to explain purpose, and updated redirection conditional.
  4. HV Junction Box and HV Harness (Retrofit) - Added note to explain purpose, and updated redirection conditional.

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 - Moved Warning to logical location.

Week Ending January 21, 2023

The following new procedure(s) were added:
  1. Sensor - Temperature - Evaporator (Remove and Replace)
The following procedure(s) were updated:
  1. Module - Passive Safety Restraint - PSRCM (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. Bellows - Steering Rack - RH (Remove & Replace) - Removed step to check/adjust wheel alignment, added reference to Alignment Requirement table.
  2. Charge Port (China) (Remove and Retrofit) - Fixing link to Toolbox article.
  3. Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) - Added a step of installing a new motor ID label.
  4. Four Wheel Alignment Check (Air Suspension) - Replaced Toolbox 2 panels by Toolbox 3 routines.
  5. Four Wheel Alignment Check (Coil Suspension) - Adding Toolbox 3 angle offsets routine.
  6. Four Wheel Alignment Check and Adjust (Air Suspension) - Replaced Toolbox 2 panels by Toolbox 3 routines.
  7. Four Wheel Alignment Check and Adjust (Coil Suspension) - Adding Toolbox 3 angle offsets routine.
  8. Inline Fuse - HV Harness - HVJB to Front Drive Unit - 2nd Generation (Remove and Replace) - Fixing link to Toolbox article.
  9. Inline Fuse to Busbar - HV Harness - HVJB to Front Drive Unit - 2nd Generation (Retrofit) - Fixing link to Toolbox article.
  10. Liftgate Assembly (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. Battery Chiller and expansion valve Assembly (Remove and Replace) - Updating TXV to EXV.
  2. Cooling System - Vacuum Refill - Replaced Toolbox 2 panels by Toolbox 3 routines.