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66 07 20_SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE LEFT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR)

SIB 66 07 20
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE LEFT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR
SENSOR (SRR)

2020-10-09

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 07 20 dated April 2020.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
Model – Production date range change
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.

MODEL
E-Series

Model Description

F91

M8 Convertible

G16

8 Series Gran Coupe

G20

3 Series Sedan

G30

5 Series Sedan

Production Date
From
December
3rd, 2019
To
January
31st, 2020

Affected Option
Code
5AS – Driving
Assistance
Or
5AU – Driving
Assistance
Prof

SITUATION
The functionality of the left rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance
Check Control Message.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this Service Action 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.

CAUSE
The SRR sensor hardware.

CORRECTION
Replace the left side rear SRR sensor.
Note: This repair is similar to another Service Action for the same models. SI B66 08 20 affects the right rear
SRR, per Defect Code 0066410100. Not every vehicle will require replacement of both rear SRR sensors.
Refer to “Affected Vehicles”.

PROCEDURE
Depending on the vehicle being repaired, refer to the appropriate ISTA repair instructions for removing and
replacing the left rear SRR.
For F91, G16, G20 vehicles refer to REP 66 32 180
For G30 vehicles refer to REP 66 32 140
Program and code the vehicle using ISTA 4.21.3 or higher (released February 2020).
Target I-Level S15A-19-11-555 or higher

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Complete all concluding work recommended at the end of ISTA programming session.
Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10) when performing
programming.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to CenterNet / TIS / Technical Documentation /
Programming and Diagnostics / Programming Documentation.

PARTS INFORMATION
Only use and invoice the part number below.
Performing a part number look-up in ETK (EPC) by VIN or model in place of using/invoicing the
following part number may result with the wrong part number being invoiced and installed, this
could delay the payment of claim.
Part Number
66 32 5A0CDA7

Description
Radar sensor, close range (SRR-01)

Quantity
1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
During this workshop visit, the affected vehicle may also show one or more programming and encoding
Technical Campaign repairs open where the claim submission information is available, the programming
and encoding procedure may only be invoiced one time.
Update the vehicle to the required I-level or higher either by performing or submitting for this or one of the
other open Technical Campaigns.
When applicable, please be sure to perform any additional work (before and/or after) these repairs
require and/or close the remaining programming and encoding Technical Campaign repairs as outlined in
the corresponding Service Information Bulletin.
Reimbursement for this Service Action to replace the short range radar sensor will be via normal claim
entry utilizing the work package information below that applies together with the specified part number listed
above:
Defect Code:

0066400100

F9x G16 G2x G3x Replace left rear lateral radar sensor

Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop
Work Pkg

#1

Labor Operation Description (Plus work)

Labor Allowance

00 69 507

Replacing the left rear short range radar
sensor with programming/encoding the
vehicle control units (includes connecting
an approved battery charger/power supply
and performing a vehicle test

24 FRU (G20); 25
FRU (G30); 28
FRU (G16); 29
(F91)

00 69 508

Replacing the left rear short range radar
sensor (programming/encoding vehicle
control units was performed in
conjunction with another campaign or
repair during the same workshop visit)

16 FRU (G20,
G30); 20 FRU
(G16); 21 (F91)

Or:

#2

Or:

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The vehicle arrives at your center and this Service Action shows open (No other main work will be
performed or claimed during this workshop visit)
Work Pkg

#3

Labor Operation Description (Main work)

00 69 006

Labor
Allowance

Replacing the left rear short range radar
sensor with programming/encoding the
26 FRU (G20,
vehicle control units (includes connecting G30); 29 FRU
an approved battery charger/power supply (G16); 31 (F91)
and performing a vehicle test

Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim
submission/reimbursement purposes. Also, only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be
claimed per workshop visit.
Claim Repair Comments
Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO technician notes
and the claim comments (For example: B66 07 20 WP 1).
Programming and Encoding - Vehicle Control Units (RO and Claim Comments Required)
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 (including performing the IRAP
Control Unit Recovery procedure first as required, refer to the SIB in AIR) under the defect code listed
in this bulletin with the applicable AIR labor operations.
Please explain this additional work (The why and what) on the repair order and in the claim comments
section
For control module failures that occurred prior to performing this programming procedure:
When covered under an applicable limited warranty, claim the applicable test plan and the
corresponding control module-related repair work using the applicable defect code and labor
operations in AIR (including diagnosis with separate punch times).
And, as applicable:
Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) for Vehicle Owners (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This Service 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.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries

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Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries

66 07 20_SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE LEFT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR)

Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department or use
the chat available in the Warranty Documentation Portal
Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department

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