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61 08 20_SERVICE ACTION: REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

SIM 61 08 20
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY

2021-03-18

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #2) replaces SI M61 08 20 dated March 2021.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
• Parts information
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
ESeries
F56
BEV

Model Description

Production Date

Affected Engine

MINI Cooper SE

November 11, 2019 – June 18, 2020

IB1

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which requires this Service Action to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in
AIR, the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), Key Reader or Warranty Vehicle
Inquiry.

SITUATION
During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the
vehicle.

CAUSE
The high-voltage battery cells may not have been produced according to specifications.

CORRECTION
Carry out a vehicle test and replace the affected cell module of high-voltage battery.

PROCEDURE
Connect the vehicle to ISTA and carry out a vehicle test.

1. If a cell module is affected, ISTA sets the fault S0795.
2. Perform the associated test module in the test plan to determine the affected cell modules to be
replaced.
3. If cell modules are prompted for replacement, replace the corresponding cell modules. Follow the
proper repair instructions for the specific vehicle; see REP 61 27 726 or REP 61 27 728 or REP 61
27 730 or REP 61 27 738 or REP 61 27 740.
Note: The diagnosis of the cell modules is only available with the ISTA version 4.26.37x or newer.
No vehicle should require all 7 cells (5 duel/2 single) replaced as part of this action.

PARTS INFORMATION
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Only use and invoice the part numbers below that apply.
Performing a part number look-up in ETK (EPC) by VIN or model in place of using/invoicing the
following part numbers may result with the wrong part numbers being invoiced and installed, this
could delay the payment of claim.
Part Number:
61 27 9494168
61 27 9494172
61 27 8741655
61 25 9884172
41 12 8223082
07 14 6954965
07 11 9904956
61 27 7625086
83 19 2289181

Description:
Dual-cell module for high-voltage battery
Cell module of high-voltage battery (93.2 Ah)
Upper section of housing
Screw
Blind rivet nut, flat head (M6)
External Torx with lock washer (M12x1.5x39)
Hexagon screw (M10x35-10.9-ZNS)
High-voltage battery warning sticker
Window glass adhesive, cold, 1 hour (300 ml)

83 19 2468443

MINI HT-12 Antifreeze Coolant (1 gal concentrate)

Quantity:
max. 5
max. 2
1
10
2
18
4
1
1
Sublet as
needed

Additionally, other small parts such as screws, nuts and seals, which are to be replaced according to the
repair instructions/ETK, are to be taken from the Electronic Parts Catalogue for the vehicle type and
invoiced under the special defect code.
Service Action Part Retention
Service Action parts that are removed from MINI vehicles cannot be used for resale! The replaced
parts are the property of MINI USA.
You are responsible for the proper identification, storage, and documentation of these parts. They must be
held in a secure retention area until notification of claim payment is made by MINI USA through DCSnet.
The high-voltage (HV) battery module return process that is specific to this Service Action is still
being finalized, in the short-term and as required by local ordinances, please retain the HV battery
modules removed from customers vehicles until the special return process becomes available.
Please DO NOT return these HV battery modules directly to the WPRC or through the Kinsbursky Brothers,
Inc HV Battery return process.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the applicable work package
information below and the part numbers listed above that apply:
Defect Code:

0061680500

F56 Replace BEVE high-voltage battery cell module

Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop
Work Pkg
#1
And:

Labor Operation Description (Plus work)
Checking the vehicle and removing and
00 69 999
installing the high-voltage battery
including removal and attachment of lid
7-Module Configuration (5 Duel/2
00 70 000
single): Job/repair work time (WT) for
replacing one or more modules in
addition to 00 69 999 (Includes HV

Labor Allowance
66 FRU
WT: 4, 7, 8 and/or 9
FRU First module, up
to maximum of 50
FRU (See below)

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battery unit final test after HV battery
module repair
Or:
The vehicle arrives at your dealer and this Service Action shows open (No other main work will be
performed or claimed during this workshop visit)
Work Pkg
#2

And:

Labor Operation Description (Main work)
Checking the vehicle and removing and
00 69 434
installing the high-voltage battery
including removal and attachment of lid
7-Module Configuration (5 Duel/2
single): Job/repair work time (WT) for
replacing one or more modules in
00 70 000
addition to 00 69 434 (Includes HV
battery unit final test after HV battery
module repair

Labor Allowance
68 FRU
WT: 4, 7, 8 and/or 9
FRU First module,
up to maximum of
50 FRU (See
below)

Only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit.

00 70 000 – Job/repair work time for replacing one or more modules (with 00 69 999 or 00 69 434):
Cell Module Number
Replacing Duel Cell Module 1
Replacing Duel Cell Module 2
Replacing Duel Cell Module 3
Replacing Single Cell Module
4
Replacing Single Cell Module
5
Replacing Duel Cell Module 6
Replacing Duel Cell Module 7

Description (Associated, Duel or
Single)
Grouped Rear Cell module 1 and 2
Grouped Rear Cell module 3 and 4
Middle Front Duel Cell module 5 and 6

Labor Allowance
8 FRU; and/or
9 FRU; and/or
4 FRU; and/or

Middle Front Single Cell module 7

7 FRU; and/or

Middle Rear Single Cell module 8

7 FRU; and/or

Grouped Rear Cell model 9 and 10
Grouped Rear Cell module 11 and 12

9 FRU; and/or
8 FRU,

And:
Additional work
With the FRUs above that
apply

Description (Associated)

Labor Allowance

Pressure test cooling system

4 FRU

Work time labor operation code 00 70 000 is not considered a Main labor operation.
Note: Only claim work time labor operation 00 70 000 one-time for the applicable total FRU allowance that
applies
Claim Repair Comments
Only reference the SIB number, the work package (Pkg) number performed, WP #2 or # 4, and the cell
modules that were replaced in the RO technician notes and in the claim comments (For example: M61 08
20 WP 2, Duel Cell Module 1 and Single Cell Module 4 replaced), unless otherwise required by State law.
As applicable to your dealer, please refer to SI M01 01 20 or M01 04 20 for claiming your diagnosis work
time, job/repair work time (WT), RO/Claim WT and/or repair explanation procedures.
And, if applicable:

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Sublet – Bulk Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
Sublet Code
4

Up to $35.00

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

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk materials (MINI part
numbers) is at the dealer net price amount for the quantities used plus your dealer’s handling.
MINI Antifreeze/Coolant: Claim the corresponding sublet dollar amount for the quantity 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.
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 M01 01 17 for additional information.

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Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries

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Corrections
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