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SB-10045284-4261
SI B18 05 12
Exhaust Systems

March 2013
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 18 05 12 dated July 2012.
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED
VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR
MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
BMW centers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America,
LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of
replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of notification. In BMW NA's case, this
notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Service
Information bulletin (SIB) or transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) recall message.
Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a recall campaign is
announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure that all recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement
equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that centers may not legally
deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.
The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement
equipment, unless and until the open recall has been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to
vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment.
Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA. Please follow the
specific instructions provided by BMW NA on the return or disposition of the parts.
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT

Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 11E-A03: Check and/or Replace Emissions Monitoring Components
MODEL

E70 and E90 with the M57Y engine produced from April 2009 to September 2010
SITUATION

1. Under certain driving conditions, the High-pressure (HP) EGR valve may become restricted with excessive
soot. This restriction impedes the emissions performance of the HP EGR valve. This situation may lead to a
Service Engine Soon lamp. An optimized EGR valve has been developed to limit this soot buildup.
2. The Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) mixer has also been improved to optimize the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) mixture when introduced into the exhaust system.
Note: These Improved parts may have already been replaced during a previous service visit. It will be
necessary to inspect these components first before replacement.
3. Reprogramming of the DDE is required to optimize these improved emissions monitoring components.

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AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Emissions Recall Campaign involves X5d (E70) and 335d (E90) models that were produced from April 2009
to March 2011.
In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Emissions Recall Campaign completed or is affected
by this Emissions Recall Campaign, first check if the “Emissions Recall Campaign Completed” label SD 92-435.
This label is attached to the right (passenger) rear side of the hood in the engine compartment, close to the
windshield.
If the label is found, the campaign has already been performed. If the “Emissions Recall Campaign Completed”
label is not present, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System)
or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no
further action.
CORRECTION

Inspecting the mixer:
Remove the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) catalyst from the exhaust after the particulate filter to gain access
to the mixer.

The original style
mixer has a
multiple fin
arrangement (1).
This mixer will
need to be
replaced with P/N
18 30 8 513 445
(E70) or P/N 18
30 8 512 438
(E90).

If the updated
mixer has already
been installed, it
will have one set
of fins (2).
No replacement
is necessary.
Reinstall the SCR
front pipe to the
down pipe of the
DPF.

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1. The E90
mixer (1) is
shorter than the
E70 mixer (2).

1. The barrel
of the E70 mixer
points toward the
front of the car.
This is easily
identified by the
mixer tabs
wrapped around
the front pipe
flange (1).

1. The barrel
of the E90 mixer
points toward the
rear of the car.
This is identified
by the mixer tabs
wrapped around
the flange on the
SCR cat (1).

Inspecting the EGR valve:

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Remove the charge air pipe at the
throttle housing (ignition off).
Using a flashlight, look through the
throttle (1) and inspect the EGR valve.

The updated EGR valve (P/N 11 71 8
517 217 or P/N 11 71 8 512 526) has
the valve and seat directly in the
airstream of the throttle (1).
If this valve is installed, no further
action is needed. Reinstall the charge
air pipe.

The original EGR valve has a diffuser
in the airstream flow from the throttle
(2). The valve for EGR actuation is
seated further into the EGR airstream.
Replace this valve with P/N 11 71 8
512 526 (Repair Instruction 11 71
501).

The DDE will also need to be programmed as part of the Recall. If the EGR valve is replaced, the DDE will need
to be programmed after the new EGR valve is installed. This new software package contains the necessary
software to adapt to the new EGR valve strategy.

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Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.46.3 or later.
Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the
latest software.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service /
Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
PARTS INFORMATION

Parts needed to perform inspection and/or replacement of mixer and EGR valve
Part Number

Description

Quantity

11 62 7 509 731

Collar nut (exhaust) (E70)

2

07 14 6 954 889

Hexagon bolt with collar (E70)

4

18 30 7 812 171

Seal (exhaust)

2

22 11 6 775 521

Isa bolt with washer (E90)

2

18 30 7 620 549

Flanged hexagon nut (E90)

2

18 30 8 513 445

Mixer (if needed)

1

11 71 8 512 526

EGR valve (if needed)

1

13 54 7 792 098

O-ring

1

11 61 2 245 439

Rubber seal

1

18 30 8 512 438

Mixer (if needed)

1

11 71 8 512 526

EGR valve (if needed)

1

22 11 6 775 521

Isa bolt with washer

2

18 30 7 620 549

Flanged hexagon nut

2

13 54 7 792 098

O-ring

1

11 61 2 245 439

Rubber seal

1

E70 (EGR valve and/or
mixer replaced)

E90 (EGR valve and/or
mixer replaced)

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

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After the vehicle has been checked and
corrected, obtain a label (SD 92-435)
and with the indelible marker
provided, legibly print the Recall
name, Recall number, and dealer code
(5 digits) on the Recall Completion
Label (see illustration).
An initial quantity of 100 labels will be
sent to all BMW centers. Peel the label
from its backing and affix it to the
right (passenger) rear side of the hood
in the engine compartment, close to
windshield.

For California centers only: it is required by the California code of regulations that an executed orange "vehicle
emission recall - proof of correction" certificate (SD92-084, see illustration) be provided to each customer (for
vehicles registered in the state of California), once the Recall on his or her vehicle has been completed.
Note: Additional labels can be ordered online at BMW TIS.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage.
Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which consists of
the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the “Search” button, and then enter the
applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.
If FRU labor allowance is not available in KDS2, then use the FRU allowance listed below that applies to vehicle
(E70 or E90) and the scope of work performed.

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Defect Code:

00 18 37 01 00

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

00 60 105

Check the emission monitoring
Refer to KSD2 or E70 – components and program the control
12 FRU/E90 - 12
units without CAS (includes a vehicle
test and charging the battery)

00 60 106

Check the emission monitoring
Refer to KSD2 or E70 – components and program the control
13 FRU/E90 – 13 FRU units with CAS (includes a vehicle test
and charging the battery)

00 60 107

Check the emission monitoring
components, replace the SCR mixer and
Refer to KSD2 or E70 –
EGR valve, and program the control
21 FRU/E90 – 22 FRU
units without CAS (includes a vehicle
test and charging the battery)

00 60 108

Check the emission monitoring
components, replace the SCR mixer and
Refer to KSD2 or E70 –
EGR valve, and program the control
22 FRU/E90 – 23 FRU
units with CAS (includes a vehicle test
and charging the battery)

00 60 109

Check the emission monitoring
components, replace the SCR mixer and
Refer to KSD2 or E70 –
program the control units without CAS
14 FRU/E90 – 16 FRU
(includes a vehicle test and charging the
battery)

00 60 110

Check the emission monitoring
components, replace the SCR mixer, and
Refer to KSD2 or E70 –
program the control units with CAS
15 FRU/E90 – 17 FRU
(includes a vehicle test and charging the
battery)

00 60 111

Check the emission monitoring
components, replace the EGR valve and
Refer to KSD2 or E70 – program the control units without CAS

Description:

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19 FRU/E90 – 18 FRU

00 60 112

(includes a vehicle test and charging the
battery)

Check the emission monitoring
components, replace the EGR valve and
Refer to KSD2 or E70 –
program the control units with CAS
21 FRU/E90 – 19 FRU
(includes a vehicle test and charging the
battery)

All the labor operation codes listed above are Main labor operations.
If a control module fails to program correctly or initializations are required, the additional work must be claimed
with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2.
ATTACHMENTS

View PDF attachment B180512_Customer_Letter.
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