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2021-07-06

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B66 29 19 dated March 2021.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
Procedure – Add path to reset camera calibration test plan

MODEL
F90 (M5 Sedan LCI)
F95 (X5 M Sports
Activity Vehicle - SAV)
G01 (X3 SAV)
G07 (X7 SAV)

F91 (M8 Convertible)
F96 (X6 M Sports
Activity Coupe - SAC)
G02 (X4 SAC)
G12 (7 Series Sedan
LCI)

F92 (M8 Coupe)

F93 (M8 Gran Coupe)

F97 (X3 M SAV)

F98 (X4 M SAC)

G05 (X5 SAV)
G14 (8 Series
Convertible)

G06 (X6 SAC)

G16 (8 Series Gran
Coupe)

G20 (3 Series Sedan)

G22 (4 Series Coupe)

G29 (Z4 Roadster)

G30 (5 Series Sedan
LCI)

G32 (640i xDrive Gran
Turismo LCI)

G15 (8 Series Coupe)
G23 (4 Series
Convertible)

Affected vehicles are equipped with the following option code:
5DN – Parking Assistance System Plus

SITUATION
The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID).
When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line markings, it is clearly noticed in the CID that the lines
are not parallel to the side of the vehicle. This may be noticed on either the driver side, passenger side or
both.
The arrow identifies the line which is shown as not
parallel or straight alongside the vehicle.

CAUSE
Side view camera loose fitment in the exterior mirror bracket, causing changes to the top view image.

CORRECTION
Reposition the camera in the exterior side view mirror with felt tape and / or software update with ISTA
4.26.3x or higher. Target Integration level (I-level) of S15A/S18A-20-11-500 or higher.
Note: ISTA 4.26.3x was released on November 17 to participating pilot centers. General release is
estimated for Nov. 24.

PROCEDURE
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Depending on the production date of the vehicle being repaired, perform the corresponding procedure
outlined below.
Repair steps for G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, F97, F98 produced up to February 1, 2020:

1. Remove the left and/or right top view camera following repair instructions 66 53 060.
2. Clean the area and allow area to dry.
3. Choose the appropriate thickness felt from the kit.
4. Cut 4 pieces of felt tape approx. 13mm x 25mm x 0.7mm in size.
Note: 2 pieces are needed per side view mirror

5. Apply the felt tape to each side of the holder for the camera as indicated below.

6. Reinstall the camera following the repair instructions 66 53 060.
7. Fold the mirrors in and out using the button on the driver’s door switch block.
8. Perform the test plan to reset the camera calibration using ISTA 4.18 or higher as outlined below:
a. Vehicle management / Troubleshooting / Function structure / Driver Assistance / All-round vision camera
Following the numbered steps will aid in
finding the test plan to reset camera data.
Note: There may be a short delay for the test
plans to load after step #4.

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b. Start test plan, then select continue.

When the test plan job selections are
displayed as seen in this image, select the job
labeled “Reset camera calibration”.

c. Complete the test plan following all recommendations.

9. Drive the vehicle to recalibrate the camera – slow speed in a parking lot with minimal steering
input.
a) Speed under 15 mph
b) Clear lane markings and /or curbs
c) If possible, drive straight ahead for at least 500 yards
d) Recheck the camera view to confirm issue is resolved
Note: Multiple drive cycles maybe needed.
10. Determine the vehicle’s current I-level by using either AIR or ISPA NEXT application
11. If the vehicle’s current I-level is lower (older) than S15A-20-11-500 / S18A-20-11-500, program and code
the vehicle using ISTA 4.26.3x or higher with I-level 20-11-500 or higher.

Repair steps for:
F95, F96, F97, F98, G01, G02, G05, G06, G07 as of production date February 1, 2020
F90, G30, G32 (LCI) as of production date July 1, 2020
G12 (LCI) as of production date March 1, 2020
F91, F92, F93, G14, G15, G16, G20, G22, G23, G29 as of series launch

1. Fold the mirrors in and out using the button on the driver’s door switch block.
2. Perform the test plan to reset the camera calibration using ISTA 4.18 or higher as outlined below:

a. Vehicle management / Troubleshooting / Function structure / Driver Assistance / All-round vision camera
Following the numbered steps will aid in
finding the test plan to reset camera data.
Note: There may be a short delay for the test
plans (step #5 option) to load after step #4.

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b. Start test plan, then select continue.

When the test plan job selections are
displayed as seen in this image, select the job
labeled “Reset camera calibration”.

c. Complete the test plan following all recommendations.

3. Drive the vehicle to recalibrate the camera – slow speed in a parking lot with minimal steering
input.
a. Speed under 15 mph
b. Clear lane markings and /or curbs
c. Drive straight ahead for at least 500 yards
d. Recheck the camera view to confirm issue is resolved
Note: Multiple drive cycles maybe needed

4. Determine the vehicle’s current I-level by using either AIR or ISPA NEXT application.
5. If the vehicle’s current I-level is lower (older) than S15A-20-11-500 / S18A-20-11-500, program
and code the vehicle using ISTA 4.26.3x or higher with I-level 20-11-500 or higher.
Note: ISTA 4.26.3x is expected to be released on November 24.

6. Reassess the vehicle.
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
Part Number
51 45 2 353 024

Description
Set felt strip self-adhesive

Quantity
Sublet as needed

WARRANTY INFORMATION
During this workshop visit, the affected vehicle may also show one or more programming and encoding
Technical Campaign repairs open, the programming and encoding procedure may only be invoiced one
time.
If you have this open campaign situation and on a vehicle that also needs to have its exterior side view
mirror camera(s) repositioned, after performing the repositioning repair procedure:
Update the vehicle to the current available I-level by performing and submitting for one of the open
Technical Campaigns instead.

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Please be sure to also perform any additional work (before and after) the campaign repairs require
and/or close the remaining open programming and encoding Technical Campaign repairs as
outlined in the corresponding Service Information Bulletin.
Based on the above, the exterior side view mirror camera repositioning repair procedure below that
applies is covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and
Light Trucks.
Defect Code:

6653064000

Surround view camera, TRVC (Top View camera) in outside
rearview mirror poorly adjusted / outside of tolerance

Repair performed in conjunction with performing a programming and encoding Technical Campaign
repair(s) on the vehicle
Labor Operation
66 53 560
Or:
66 53 561

Description
Removing and installing left or right top view camera

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Removing and installing both top view cameras

Refer to AIR

Or, the:
Repair is performed on a vehicle with no open programming and encoding Technical Campaign
repair(s)
Labor Operation
00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And:
66 53 560
Or:
66 53 561
And
61 00 730

Description
Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Main work)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Connect an approved battery charger/power supply
(indicated in AIR as Charging battery)

Refer to AIR

Removing and installing left or right top view camera

Refer to AIR

Removing and installing both top view cameras

Refer to AIR

Programming/encoding control unit(s)

Refer to AIR

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of
00 00 006.
Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
And, as needed:
Sublet – Bulk Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
Sublet Code 4

See the sublet
reimbursement
calculations below

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

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk materials (BMW part
number) is at the dealer net price amount for the quantity used 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.
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 the primary IRAP
Control Unit Recovery procedure 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).
As applicable to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for claiming your diagnosis work
time, job/repair work time (WT), WT and the repair-related explanation procedures.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries

Submit feedback at the top of this bulletin
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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