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SIB 11 16 18
DELIVERY STOP: N63R AND N63M ENGINE - CHECK ENGINE OIL
SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR CONTAMINATION

2019-12-19

Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer
delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the
next time the vehicle is in the shop.
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 6) replaces SI B11 16 18 dated December 2018.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
• Parts table updated with oil pressure sensor part numbers and pictures
• Work packages and sublet amount added

MODEL
E-Series
G05
G12
G30

Model Description
X5 xDrive50i Sports Activity Vehicle
with N63M engine
750iL and 750iL xDrive Sedan
with N63R engine
M550i xDrive Sedan with N63R engine

Production Date
August 1 to September 24, 2018
June 26 to September 24, 2018
June 26 to September 24, 2018

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in
AIR, the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with ISPA NEXT.
Recall letter and Q&A are attached.
Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop,
until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop.

SITUATION
The engine oil pan and oil lubrication circuit may be contaminated with metal debris from the engine
manufacturing process.

CORRECTION
Inspect the engine oil pressure sensor and solenoid valve for contamination. Repair as needed.

PROCEDURE
1. Remove the engine oil pressure sensor and the solenoid valve for oil pressure control as per the
following repair instructions.
Repair Instruction 12 61 280 “Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure switch”.
AndRepair Instruction 11 41 115 “Removing and installing/replacing solenoid (hydraulic) valve for oil pressure
control”.
The components are installed on the right side of
the upper oil sump (oil pan)
Component overview:

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(1) Solenoid valve for oil pressure control
(2) Oil pressure sensor

2. With the components removed, inspect the
surfaces for metallic debris.
Inspect the solenoid valve screens (1).
Inspect the hole in the pressure sensor (2).
The screen on the solenoid valve and the pressure
sensor bore should be clean; no debris is allowed
to be present.

Inspection (location) overview:

(1) Oil filter plastic cap
(2) Solenoid valve for oil pressure control
(3) Oil pressure sensor

3. Use a borescope to inspect the solenoid
valve machined bore in the upper oil pan.
This bore should be clean without any debris
present.

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4. Use the borescope to inspect the oil pressure
bore in the upper oil pan.
This threaded bore should be clean without any
debris present.

If metallic debris is not found during the inspections (pass), inspect the removed solenoid valve O-ring.

If not damaged, reinstall the solenoid valve as per the repair instructions
If the O-ring is damaged then the entire solenoid will need to be replaced using the part number
found in the parts table

Inspect the oil pressure sensor before reinstalling. If damage is observed, install a new sensor using the
applicable part number that is found in the parts table.
Reassemble the vehicle as per the applicable repair instructions.
If metallic debris is found during the inspections (fail), the engine must be replaced.
Engine authorization: Create an Engine TeileClearing PuMA case with pictures of the debris that was
found and wait for a response.
If you need additional assistance to determine the proper diagnosis, create an Engine TeileClearing
PuMA case with pictures and wait for a response.
Refer to the applicable repair instruction to perform the engine replacement.

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PARTS INFORMATION
Monitor the Parts Matrix for ordering procedure.
Refer to the ETK and the applicable repair instructions for one-time use fasteners and/or component
information regarding additional or replacement screws, gaskets, and seals that need to be installed and
claimed.
Vehicles that pass the inspection:
Part Number
07 14 6 886 617
31 10 6 870 648
11 41 7 639 993
12 61 8 614 494

Description
Multi-purpose bolt ASA (G05 only)
Hex bolt with washer (G12 and G30 only)
Solenoid valve for oil pressure control
Only order if damage is found
Oil pressure sensor Only order if damage is found

Quantity
10
10
1
(Only if required)
1
(Only if required)

OR (See note below)
12 61 8 647 488

Oil pressure sensor - Only order if damage is found

1
(Only if required)

Note: Due to an ETK error you will need to determine which oil pressure sensor is installed and order the
correct part number.
P/N 12 61 8 614 494
Silver and Black Sensor
M12 Thread

P/N 12 61 8 647 488

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Gold and Black Sensor
M10 Thread

Vehicles that failed the inspection and are already delivered to a customer:
Part Number
Refer to ETK using the
vin number of the
vehicle.
07 14 6 886 617
31 10 6 870 648

Description
Remanufactured engine

Quantity
1

Multi-purpose bolt ASA (G05 only)
Hex bolt with washer (G12 and G30 only)

10
10

Vehicles that failed the inspection and are NOT already delivered to the first customer (new in-stock):
Part Number
Refer to ETK using the
vin number of the
vehicle.
07 14 6 886 617
31 10 6 870 648

Description
New engine

Quantity
1

Multi-purpose bolt ASA (G05 only)
Hex bolt with washer (G12 and G30 only)

10
10

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Delivery Stop Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:
Defect Code:

0011990400

G0x G1x G3x N63 Check oil sump for metallic debris

Completion “before” vehicle delivery to the customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop:
Work Pkg

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description (Plus work):

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00 67 531

Refer to AIR (All)

Check oil sump for metallic debris (No repair is
necessary) (Plus work) (G05, G12 and G30)

00 67 532

Refer to AIR (Except
the G05)

Check oil sump for metallic debris and replace the
engine (Plus work) (G12 and G30 only)

Or:
#2

Or:
Completion after vehicle delivery to the customer (with no other Main work will be performed/claimed)
Work Pkg

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description (Main work):

#3

00 67 019

Refer to AIR (All)

Check oil sump for swarf (metallic debris) (No
repair is necessary) (Main work) (G05, G12 and
G30)

00 67 020

Refer to AIR (Except
the G05)

Check oil sump for swarf (metallic debris) and
replace the engine (Main work) (G12 and G30
only)

Or:
#4

Claim Repair Comments
Unless additional related/in conjunction work was required (not addressed and/or included in one of the options
provided above), then only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO
technician notes and in the claim comments (For example: B11 16 18 WP 1, excluding WP 5).
Or, for the:
G05 Only (New in-stock/vehicles already in the workshop and after first delivery vehicles)
Work Pkg

Labor Operation:

Labor Allowance:

Description (Main or Plus work):

#5

00 67 021

Up to 310 FRU*
(G05)

Work time (WT) to check oil sump for swarf
(metallic debris) and replace the engine (G05
only)

*Special work time labor operation code 00 67 021 punch times’ must support the FRU amount claimed
and include an explanation on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
And:
Sublet – Bulk Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
Sublet Code 4

Up to $50.00

Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk materials (Do
not use part numbers for claim submission)

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk materials (BMW part numbers) is
the dealer net price for the “quantities used” plus your center’s handling.
BMW Antifreeze/Coolant: Claim for the amount that is needed to replace what was drained with a “50/50
coolant/water solution.”
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.

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And, as applicable:
Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) for Vehicle Owners (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This action repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claim this item
under the Defect Code noted above as follows:
Sublet Code 2 - Itemize the AMS sublet amount on the repair order and in the claim comment section.
Please refer to SI B01 29 16 for additional information.

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