NHTSA ID Number: 10151302
Manufacturer Communication Number: B110916
TSB/Document Date: 2018-12-10
Summary
N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear of the Engine and Transmission Bell Housing. Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. When verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission bell housing.
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SI B11 09 16
Engine
May 2016
Technical Service
N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear of the Engine and Transmission Bell
Housing
MODEL
E70 (X5)
E71 (X6)
E70 (X5M)
E71 (X6M)
E72 (ActiveHybrid
X6)
F01 (7 Series
Sedan)
F01 (ALPINA B7)
F02 (7 Series Sedan
LWB)
F02 (ALPINA B7
LWB)
F04 (Active Hybrid
F06 (6 Series Gran
7)
Coupe)
F06 (ALPINA B6
GC)
F07 (Gran Turismo)
F10 (5 Series
Sedan)
F12 (6 Series
Convertible)
F13 (6 Series Coupe)
F10 (M5 Sedan)
F12 (M6
Convertible)
F13 (M6 Coupe)
SITUATION
Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. When verified, the
engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission bell housing.
Engine oil pan (1)
Transmission bell housing (2)
Engine oil residue (3)
PROCEDURE
Refer to the attached procedure for diagnosis steps and repair procedures.
PARTS INFORMATION
If the engine oil leak diagnosis described in the attachment supports the removal of the
transmission, replacement of the end cover, rear and the crankshaft seal.
Part Number
Description
Quantity
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11 14 2 446 298
Updated, end cover, rear kit
1
11 14 7 583 221
Cap with rear seal (crankshaft
seal)
1
83 21 2 365 946
Motor Oil SAE 5W-30 Long-life
Up to 2 for topping
(1 liter)
82 14 1 467 704
As needed per the Repair
Instructions
1 liter
Refer to
ETK
Refer to the ETK and the repair instructions for one time use fastener and component information
regarding additional screws, gaskets and seals.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light
Trucks or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program.
Defect Code:
11 14 02 48 00
All except the ALPINA models
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
11 65 180
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing heat
shield at top
5 FRU
Diagnosis work time to verify
engine oil leak location
Refer to KSD2
Removing, installing and
replacing rear coolant end cover
And:
11 99 000
And:
11 14 750
Labor operation code 11 65 180 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for
another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 11 65 680 instead.
Work time labor operation code 11 99 000 is not considered a Main labor operation. Also, since the
“work time” FRU allowance to be claimed is specified, a separate punch time is not required.
Or for the:
ALPINA models
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Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
11 99 000
See below*
Work time to diagnosis and
replace the rear coolant end
cover
*ALPINA Work Time Calculation: Using the “non-APLINA version” of the vehicle being
repaired, claim 5 FRU (diagnosis) plus the sum total for the KSD2 listed “FRU allowances” for
labor operations 11 65 180 or 11 65 680 and 11 14 750. Explain and itemize this work time on the
repair order and in the claim comments.
And:
Defect Code:
11 14 04 48 00
All except the ALPINA models
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
11 14 605
Refer to KSD2
Replacing rear crankshaft radial
oil seal (transmission removed)
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
11 99 000
See below**
Work time to replace the rear
crankshaft radial oil seal
(transmission removed)
Or for the:
ALPINA models
**ALPINA Work Time Calculation: Using the “non-APLINA version,” claim the KSD2 listed
“FRU allowance” for labor operation 11 14 605. Explain and itemize this work time on the repair
order and in the claim comments.
Sublet – Bulk Materials
Sublet Code 4
See sublet reimbursement
calculation below
Reimbursement for the repairrelated bulk materials (BMW part
number, please do not use the part
numbers for claim submission)
Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the “used quantities” of repair-related bulk materials
(BMW part numbers) is at dealer net plus your center’s handling.
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Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment
section.
One gallon (3.78 liters) of Antifreeze/Coolant provides 2 gallons or 8 quarts (7.57 liters) when
mixed with water to create a 50/50 recommended mixture.
Overlapping Labor – Associated and/or Other Repairs
If invoicing KSD2 flat rate labor operation codes for the additional repair work results in
overlapping labor being claimed, invoice work time labor operation 00 50 000 for the additional
time (FRU) minus the overlap instead.
On the repair order and in the claim comment section, please identify the labor operations that labor
operation code 00 50 000 replaces and itemize the claimed FRU amount.
Work time labor operation code 00 50 000 is not considered a Main labor operation.
Associated Repairs: When work time labor operation 00 50 000 is used as an extension of the
repair outlined in this bulletin, a separate defect code and punch time(s) are not required.
Other Repairs: When work time labor operation 00 50 000 is used for work that will be claimed
under a different defect code, separate punch time(s) are required.
ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment B110916_oil_leak_diagnosis_and_repair.
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Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
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