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SIB 61 05 23
SERVICE ACTION: COMBINED CHARGING UNIT

2023-03-09

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 05 23 dated March 7, 2023.
What’s New:
Updated HV safety qualification caution
I-Level information update
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.
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
G09
G70

Model Description
BMW XM Sports Activity Vehicle Plug-in Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
i7 xDrive60 Sedan Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

Production Date
Dec. 3, 2022 – Feb. 25, 2023
Nov 24, 2022

SITUATION
The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may contain an error in the software.
In very rare cases, this can result in a direct restart not being possible after the vehicle has been parked.

CAUSE
In the event of a fault, a CC message is displayed to the customer. Furthermore, the faults can result in
degradation, breakdown, or loss of traction.

CORRECTION
Program the CCU.
Important Warning for Working on the High-Voltage (HV) systems on BMW Group vehicles:
Only properly trained personnel, who passed all applicable HV Technical Training Courses, should
perform repairs which require disconnecting, or removal of High Voltage battery components on any
Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed on High Voltage systems by unqualified persons may
result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional safety information is found in Repair
Instruction 61 00… “Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles”.
Prior to disconnecting, or the removal of any HV component, the HV system needs to be disabled
and secured (by means of the HV Service Disconnect Switch and lock out) by a properly trained
technician, who has a minimum HV Qualification level after completing the Technical Training
Course “ST2324 High Voltage Drivetrain Systems” which as of 1/2023* includes ST1824 Alternative
Drive Part 1.
* Note: As of January 2023, the HV component portion of the “ST2205 Generation 5 High-voltage
class” (except for the High Voltage Battery) has been merged into “ST2324 High Voltage Drivetrain
Systems”.
Up to Generation 4 Vehicles: Once the vehicle’s HV system is disabled (the “Blitz” - lightning bolt
icon is displayed in instrument cluster, see below), a technician without HV Certification may

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remove a HV component (e.g., EH Heater, EKK Compressor, EME Control Unit, et.), except for the
High Voltage Battery.
For Generation 5 Vehicles however, the specific vehicle training is required to diagnose, remove and
service any HV component. It is NOT allowed for non-HV certified technicians to work on the high
voltage system.

High Voltage Battery removal and rework can ONLY be performed by a High-voltage Certified
Technician with a HV Battery Certification level corresponding to a specific Electric or Hybrid
vehicle, for example:
To repair GEN4 HV battery of G05 PHEV a certification from Technical Training Course “ST2006 –
SP44 HV Battery” or equivalent ST1825 – Alternative Drive Part 2 is required (or as of 1/2023 the
equivalent “ST 2325 for High Voltage Battery Systems”).
And
To repair A GEN5 HV battery the Technical Training Course “ST2205 Generation 5 High-voltage
class” is required or as of 1/2023* the equivalent “ST 2325 for High Voltage Battery Systems”.
*Note: As of January 2023, the “ST2205 Generation 5 High-voltage stand-alone class” has been
merged into “ST2324 for High Voltage Drivetrain Systems” and “ST2325 for High Voltage Battery
Systems”

PROCEDURE

Program the complete vehicle using ISTA 4.40.2x (released early March 2023) to I-level
S18A-23-03-530 (G09) and G070-23-03-530 (G70) respectively, or higher.
Note that ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not
have the latest software.
Do NOT plug in the high-voltage battery charger
Disconnect the high-voltage system via the HV Service Disconnect located in rear power distribution
box (right rear panel of the cargo area) per AIR 61 25 900
Always connect a BMW-approved 12 Volt 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
Follow the Measures Plan and program the complete vehicle
Depending on the rework list, carry out a vehicle test and delete the fault memory, if required
Disconnect the 12 Volt battery charger/power supply
Reconnect the high-voltage system via the HV Service Disconnect per AIR 61 25 900

PARTS INFORMATION
None required.
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CLAIM 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.
Select one of these open Technical Campaigns to perform and submit for updating the vehicle to the
required I-level or higher.
Please be sure to also perform any additional before and/or after work (including attaching labels)
as required by the open campaigns on the vehicle. Close any other open programming and
encoding Campaign repairs as outlined in the corresponding Service Information Bulletin.
As determined by the above, reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing
the work package information below that applies.
Defect
Code:

0061500700

G09 G70 Program PHEV control unit (CCU)

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

Labor Operation Description (Plus work)

Labor Allowance

#1

00 73 870

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units, includes Carrying out vehicle
test (00 00 556/61 21 528)

8 FRU

00 73 871

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units was performed in conjunction
with another campaign/repair prior to or
during this workshop visit (vehicle is
already at the specified Target integration
level or higher, no repair is necessary)

1 FRU

Or:

#2

Or:
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)

Labor Allowance

00 73 283

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units, includes Carrying out vehicle
test (00 00 006/61 21 528)

10 FRU (G09);
9 FRU (G70)

00 73 284

Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units was performed in conjunction
with another campaign/repair prior to
this workshop visit (vehicle is already at
the specified Target integration level or
higher, no repair is necessary)

1 FRU

Or:

#4

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.

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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: B61 05 23 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
Programming and Encoding - Vehicle Control Units (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This procedure automatically reprograms and encodes any vehicle control modules that do not have the
latest software I-level.
If one or more control modules fail during the reprogramming procedure, claim the required consequential
repair work procedures to address this issue (including performing the IRAP Control Unit Recovery first as
required, refer to the SIB in AIR) under the Defect Code in this bulletin with the labor operations in AIR that
apply.
Please explain the additional work procedures that were performed (The why and the what) on the repair
order and in the claim comments.
For covered repairs that address control module failures that occurred prior to performing this
reprogramming procedure, claim this work with the Defect Code and labor operations (including the
diagnosis that applies*) in AIR that apply.
*Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable
procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis
work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.

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