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SI B61 30 14
General Electrical Systems

January 2019
Technical Service

BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement
Measure
New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol

.

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 30 14 dated April 2018.
• Applicable starting with February KSD2
What’s new:
• Models updated: Models for 2019 and only N63 and S63, all other engines removed
• Attachment updated for Model Year 2019 vehicles
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 30 14 dated February 2016.

MODEL
F07 (5 Series Gran
Turismo) Produced
from 9/2010 to 6/2012
With the N63 engine

F10 (5 Series Sedan)
Produced from 3/2010
to 6/2013 With the N63
engine

F12 (6 Series
Convertible) Produced
from 3/2011 to 7/2012
With the N63 engine

F13 (6 Series Coupe)
Produced from 3/2011
to 7/2012 With the N63
engine Produced from
3/2011 to 7/2012 With
the N63 engine

F01 (7 Series Sedan)
Produced from 7/2013
With the N63T engine
Produced from 7/2013

F02 (7 Series Sedan)
Produced from 7/2013
With the N63T, engine

F06 (6 Series Gran
Coupe) Produced from
3/2013 With the N63T
or S63 engine

F07 (5 Series Gran
Turismo) Produced
from 9/2013 With the
N63T engine

F10 (5 Series Sedan)
Produced from 7/2013
With the N63T or S63
engine

F12 (6 Series
Convertible)Produced
from 3/2013 With the
N63T or S63 engine

F13 (6 Series Coupe)
Produced from 3/2013
With the N63T or S63
engine

The models and production dates listed above are only for reference. The Key Reader should always be the
final determining factor for the battery replacement.

INFORMATION
This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles
listed above. It involves the replacement of the 12-volt battery as a preventive maintenance measure.
This 12-volt battery replacement measure can be performed as outlined in the procedure below and is:


Effective for repairs dated on or after January 1, 2015.



Applicable to vehicles that are still covered by the BMW Maintenance Program. This program is

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valid for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.


The calculation is based on the current date of repair. It is “applicable” when the 12-volt battery
was not replaced within the last 12 months. You can then perform the battery replacement as
outlined below.

Please check the warranty claim history for the specific vehicle in the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry to
confirm the battery was not already replaced within the previous 12 months.

PROCEDURE
Important note: Do not perform an energy diagnosis for these battery replacements.
A. Vehicles equipped with the N63 engine (vehicles equipped with N63T go to procedure B)
Perform the battery replacement for N63 vehicles under one of the following conditions:




In conjunction with performing the N63 Engine: Customer Care Package (N63 CCP, SI B11 06 14),
and/or
As a “combined” task with the engine oil at service counter (SC) #2 only when it shows
“Recommended, Due,” or it qualifies to be performed based on the “60-day Bundling” procedure (see SI
B01 06 13).

12-volt battery replacement together with performing the N63 CCP
If you are performing the N63 CCP (SI B11 06 14) and:


The vehicle is still within the first 4 years/50,000 miles, and



The 12-volt battery was NOT replaced within the last 12 months, then



Replace the battery in conjunction with performing the N63 CCP, regardless of the engine oil service task
“status” showing in CBS and the ISPA Light application.

12-volt battery replacement procedure
1. Replace the battery with a 105 Ah battery (this is an upgrade from the originally fitted 90 Ah battery).
Refer to ISTA Repair Instruction 61 21 010, “Remove and install or replace battery” and proceed to step
5b. The following exceptions apply:
• If the battery installed in the vehicle is already a 105 AH battery, replace it with a 105 Ah battery and
proceed to step 2.
Important notes:
• F06, F07, F10, F12, and F13 vehicles will require an additional hold-down clamp (P/N 61 21 7 592
923), only if upgrading from a 90 Ah battery to a 105 Ah battery.
• Some vehicles have a metal tab on the battery tray. It has to be bent down flat in order to prevent
damage to the new 105Ah battery when performing the upgrade.
• F10 vehicles produced from 3/2010 up to 9/2010 do not have enough room for the 105 Ah
batteries. Replace the battery with the 90/92 Ah battery. Vehicles produced from 9/2010 can be
upgraded to the 105 Ah batteries.
2. Register the new battery using ISTA. Refer to SI B61 15 12.
• Select “Enter battery replacement: same capacity” if the same size battery was installed. The
replacement is finished. No further steps are needed.

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• Select “Enter battery replacement: higher/lower capacity” if the higher capacity 105 Ah battery was
installed in place of the 90Ah battery. Proceed to the next step.
3. Start an ISTA/P session using the latest version of ISTA/P.
4. Select “Conversions/Retrofits” and select “Retrofit, 105 Ah AGM Battery” for the first replacement/upgrade
only.
5. Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not
have the latest software.
6. After the programming is finished, the battery replacement is finished.
Always connect a BMW approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10).
B. Vehicles equipped with the N63T, N63TU2, and S63 engines
Please replace the12-volt battery at the second engine oil service (combined with engine oil service counter #2)
when this service shows “Recommended, Due,” or it qualifies to be performed based on the “60-day Bundling”
procedure (see SI B01 06 13), or unless the battery was already replaced within the last 12 months.
1. Perform a Key Read on the vehicle and check to see if an engine oil service (counter #2) qualifies to be
performed.
2. Confirm the battery was not replaced previously during the last 12 months.
3. If the results of steps 1 and 2 allow, replace the battery together with performing the engine oil service.
4. Refer to ISTA Repair Instruction 61 21 010, “Remove and install or replace battery.”
5. Register the new battery using ISTA. Refer to SI B61 15 12. Select “Enter battery replacement: same
capacity,” and then the replacement is finished.
6. Perform the “combined” service tasks with the engine oil service, as well as any “stand alone”
maintenance tasks items if they qualify to be performed (see the “Warranty Information” section below).
7. Reset the CBS data to 100%.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number

Description

Quantity

61 21 2 353 812

90/92 AH battery (if equipped)

1

61 21 2 353 814

105 AH (if equipped or for upgrade)

1

61 21 7 592 923

Battery Clamp Rail (only if needed for F06, F07,
F10, F12, F13)

1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered up to the first 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first (unless the battery was replaced within
the last 12 months), as outlined below:
Applicable N63 engine vehicles
Covered under the terms of an “active” BMW Maintenance Program period when performed in conjunction with
the N63 CCP (SI B11 06 14) procedure and/or as a “combined” task with an engine oil service at service
counter (SC) #2 when it shows “Recommended, Due,” or it qualifies to be performed based on the “60-day
Bundling” procedure.
Applicable B58, N20, N55, N57, N63T, N63TU2, S63 and N74 engine vehicles

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Covered under the terms of an “active” BMW Maintenance Program period when performed as a “combined”
task with an engine oil service at service counter (SC) #2 when it shows “Recommended, Due,” or it qualifies to
be performed based on the “60-day Bundling” procedure.

Defect Code:

85 10 02 56 MP

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

61 21 517

Refer to KSD2

Replacing battery, with registering battery
replacement

N63 retrofit programming: upgrade battery from a 90 Ah to a 105 Ah
When it is necessary and the programming/encoding is NOT included with performing another repair during the
same service visit:

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description:

00 00 556

Refer to KSD2

Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle
diagnosis system – checking faults)

Refer to KSD2

Retrofit programming of vehicle for upgrade
of battery from 90 Ah to 105 Ah

Refer to KSD2

Connect an approved battery charger/power
supply (indicated in KSD2 as “Charging
battery”)

And:
61 00 730
And:
61 21 528

Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance.
During the same workshop visit, if a vehicle also requires another Technical Campaign or repair that also
includes programming and encoding the control units, the programming procedure may only be invoiced one
time.
Programming and Encoding - Vehicle Control Units
A. The programming procedure automatically reprograms and encodes all vehicle control modules which do not
have the latest software i-level. If one or more control module failures occur “during” this programming
procedure:
• Please claim this “consequential” control module-related repair work under the defect code listed in this
bulletin with the applicable AIR/KSD2 labor operations.
Please explain this additional work (The why and what) on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
B. For control module failures that occurred “prior” to performing this programming procedure:
• When “covered” under an applicable limited warranty, claim this control module-related repair work using the
applicable defect code and labor operations (including diagnosis) in AIR/KSD2.
Other Maintenance Service Task Items

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If eligible, claim any additional maintenance service task items (combined or “stand alone” that are
“Recommended, Due” or qualify to be performed based on the “60-day Bundling” procedure) under the BMW
Maintenance Program, or invoice them separately as customer-pay only after reviewing these items with the
customer and with his or her approval.
Overlapping Labor – Associated and/or Other Repairs
If invoicing the AIR/KSD2 flat rate labor operation codes for other repair work results in overlapping labor, for
those flat rate labor operations that are affected, you are able to:
• Replace the stated AIR/KSD2 “FRU allowance” with a “reduced FRU value” to eliminate the overlapping labor.
For help in identifying the overlapping labor, please refer to the AIR FRU Plausibility Check (Overlapping Labor
Tool) that is located in the AIR Client.
Eligible other repair work being claimed under a different defect code will require separate punch times.
On the repair order and in the claim comment section, please identify and itemize those labor operations being
claimed with a “reduced FRU value.”
Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019

ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment B613014_Attachment.
View PDF attachment B613014_Attachment_FAQ.
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SI B61 30 14 Attachment

January 2019

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BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure
Repair Order Number:

VIN (last seven):

Model Year:

Model Description:

Engine:

Production Date (mm/yyyy):

Engine Oil Service Counter Number:

A. Is the vehicle within the 4 year/50,000 mile maintenance program
period by time and mileage, and is the program still “active?”

Yes: Proceed to
item “B.”

No: Do not
proceed.

B. Are you performing the N63 CCP procedures (SI B11 06 14)
and/or does the Engine Oil Service Task Status (SC #2) show
Recommended, Due, or does it qualify to be performed based on
the 60-day bundling procedure? (Excluding the Annual LowMileage Engine Oil Change, when applicable. See SI B01 04 10.)

Yes: Proceed to
item “C.”

No: Do not
proceed.

C. Was the 12-volt battery replaced in the last 12 months?

No: Perform the
engine oil service
and proceed
to item “D.”

Yes: Do not
proceed.

Check
One

*

N63 CCP will be performed (Y/N)

D. 12-volt battery maintenance replacement interval
Series

Model

Engine

Production

F07
F10
F12
F13

5 Series Gran Turismo
5 Series Sedan
6 Series Convertible
6 Series Coupe

N63
N63
N63
N63

9/2010 – 6/2012
3/2010 – 6/2013
3/2011 – 7/2012
3/2011 – 7/2012

F06
F07
F10
F12
F13

6 Series Gran Coupe
5 Series Gran Turismo
5 Series Sedan
6 Series Convertible
6 Series Coupe

N63T,S63
N63T
N63T,S63
N63T,S63
N63T,S63

From 3/2013
From 9/2013
From 7/2013
From 3/2013
From 3/2013

4 years/50,000 miles
N63 CCP/“Engine Oil” Service
Counter (SC) Number
N63
1
2*
3
4
CCP*
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

•
•
•
•
•

The 12-volt battery “maintenance” replacement is to be performed, as stated SI B61 30 14, either as
a “combined” service task with the engine oil service at “service counter # 2” or with performing the
N63 Customer Care Package procedures.

B61 30 14 Attachment

January 2015

BMW Group

Battery Replacement Maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
1) If a vehicle is in for the N63 Customer Care Package and has the oil change done
as part of the CCP, can the battery be replaced?
Yes, as long as the vehicle is still covered under the 4 year/50,000 mile maintenance
warranty and has not had a battery replaced in the last 12 months.
2) Can all F10 N63 vehicles be upgraded to the 105Ah battery?
No. F10 vehicles produced from 3/2010 up to 9/2010 do not have enough room for the
105 Ah batteries. Replace the battery with the 90/92 Ah battery. Vehicles produced from
9/2010 can be upgraded to the 105 Ah batteries.
3) Do all F15 vehicles receive the 105 Ah batteries when replaced?
No, vehicles that have the auxiliary battery installed only have enough room for the 90/92
Ah battery. As a rule, on all F15 vehicles, replace the battery with the same size that is
installed in the vehicle.
4) On E70 and E71 vehicles produced prior to 10/2011, why can’t I upgrade the
battery to a 105 Ah? There is plenty of room.
Even though these vehicles will physically accept a 105 Ah battery, the integrity of the
vehicle might be compromised in an accident. It was decided not to take that risk.
5) Is it true that when I replace a battery as part of the maintenance, I do not have
to perform energy diagnosis?
Yes, this is true. Energy diagnosis is not needed. If the vehicle comes into the workshop
with customer complaints of battery issues, it should be performed and billed separately to
ensure the vehicle does not return for a repeat visit.
6) Why is there a gap in the model years of the vehicles listed for this battery
maintenance replacement?
There are two groups of vehicles involved in the replacement program. Vehicles equipped
with N63 engine start from Model Year 2011. Vehicles equipped with other engine variants
listed start from Model Year 2014. This is based on the failure rate of the battery on those
models with specific engine variants.