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SIB 61 18 24
DELIVERY STOP: REPLACE CELL MODULES

2024-09-24

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 18 24 dated August, 2024.
What’s New:
Situation updated
Cause added
Correction added
Procedure added
Parts Information added
Claim Information added
Attachment added
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
G26
G60
G70

Model Description
i4 Gran Coupe Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
i5 Sedan BEV
i7 Sedan BEV

Production Date
February 5, 2024 – April 24, 2024
February 15, 2024 – June 19, 2024
April 4, 2024 – July 19, 2024

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR,
AWP, Campaign Summary or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.
Please make sure you check your dealer inventory as soon as possible. As of August 10, 2024, you can
see a list of affected vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS.

SITUATION
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective August 9, 2024) on a small number of Model Year 2024 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between February 5, 2024, and June 19, 2024.
A manufacturing defect in high-voltage cells of the high-voltage battery can result in electrolyte leakage
which might result in a conductive connection with surrounding components. Depending on the contact
resistance, a yellow or red Check Control message will then be displayed; it is permitted for you to continue
driving, but this will result in a charging interruption during charging.
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.

CAUSE
A manufacturing defect in high-voltage cells of the high-voltage battery can result in electrolyte leakage.

CORRECTION
Replacing the identified cell modules of the high-voltage battery.

PROCEDURE
Important Warning for Working on the High-Voltage (HV) systems on BMW Group vehicles:

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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 HV
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 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 and 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”
Caution:
Please create a TSARA case for ALL vehicles prior to any disassembly.
The steps below must be followed precisely:
1) Please perform the cell module serial number read out test plan in ISTA to determine the serial numbers and
locations of the high-voltage cell modules installed in the vehicle.
Diagnostic path:
Vehicle management > Service function > Electric drive > High-voltage battery unit >

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Cell modules, traceability: Reading out serial numbers stored in the SME > High-voltage battery unit: Read out
stored serial number.
2) Once the Cell module read out test plan has been performed, please submit a TSARA case titled “Delivery Stop:
Replace Cell Modules” for assistance in identifying the affected faulted module(s) (attach the module serial numbers
read out to the case). TSARA will provide the location of the faulty cell module(s) that needs to be replaced.
3) Replace the defective high-voltage cell modules using repair instructions 61 27 711 to 61 27 723 depending on
the affected cell module location.

Note: One affected G26 (MC 33AW) i4 M50 will require two cell modules replace under this action; please
refer to the Clam Information section below.
Other HV Battery Repairs Beyond the Scope of this Action
If other eligible and covered HV Battery-related repair work is performed because of performing the ISTA
diagnostics, the related test plans, and/or other approved diagnosis, claim this work with the applicable
Repair Code and the labor operation codes (including the diagnosis) that applies, less any overlapping
labor.

PARTS INFORMATION
Only use and invoice the part numbers below.
G26 BEV
Part Number
61 27 8 832 708
61 27 9 454 253
61 25 8 833 846
61 25 8 833 851
07 14 6 899 140
39 10 6 865 725
07 11 9 905 399
33 30 6 861 221
61 27 9 454 854
61 27 8 677 639
61 27 9 884 703
07 14 8 838 288
07 14 8 860 492
07 14 6 884 435
07 11 9 908 280
07 14 7 283 812
31 11 6 899 302
61 27 8 863 448
61 27 8 863 438

Part Description
Pad
Multi-purpose bolt
Hexagon bolt
Hexagon bolt
Cage nut
Multi-purpose bolt
Hexagon screw with washer
Torx bolt
Screw
Screw
Gasket
Sealing bolt
Screw
Multi-purpose bolt ASA
Hexagon bolt
Speed nut
Multi-purpose bolt
Cell module, high-voltage battery
Dual-cell module for high-voltage battery

Quantity
12
14
10
4
4
4
4
10
20
6
1
20
82
2
4
2
8
As required
As required

Part Description
Pad
Multi-purpose bolt
Hexagon bolt
HexagonCopyright
bolt
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Quantity
12
14
10
4

G60 BEV
Part Number
61 27 8 832 708
61 27 9 454 253
61 25 8 833 846
61 25 8 833 851
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07 11 9 905 399
61 27 9 454 854
61 27 8 677 639
61 27 9 884 703
07 14 8 838 288
07 14 8 860 492
61 27 8 863 448
61 27 8 863 438

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Hexagon screw with washer
Screw
Screw
Gasket
Sealing bolt
Screw
Cell module, high-voltage battery
Dual-cell module for high-voltage battery

4
20
6
1
20
82
As required
As required

Part Description
Multi-purpose bolt
Hexagon bolt
Hexagon bolt
Hexagon screw with washer
Hexagon bolt
Speed nut
ASA bolt
Multi-purpose bolt
Screw
Screw
Gasket
Dual-cell module for high-voltage battery
Screw
Sealing bolt

Quantity
16
4
2
2
4
2
4
8
32
6
1
As required
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24

G70 BEV
Part Number
61 27 9 454 253
61 25 8 833 846
07 14 9 343 338
33 32 6 775 040
07 11 9 908 280
07 14 7 283 812
07 14 8 837 399
31 11 6 899 302
61 27 9 454 854
61 27 8 677 639
61 27 9 844 246
61 27 8 863 443
07 14 8 860 492
07 14 8 838 288

Bulk Supply Material - Sublet
Part Number
83 19 5A32851
Or:
83 19 2468442

Description
HT-12 Antifreeze RTU (Bulk DN = 1/10 Liter) (Pre-mix)
BMW Antifreeze/Coolant (DN = 1 Gallon Concentrate) - HT-12

Quantity
As needed
As needed

Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants, one-time
use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed (according to the ISTA repair
instructions/ETK/AIR), are to be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalog, and/or other approved BMW
Group resources according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the Repair
Code listed in this bulletin.
Part Retention
Parts that are removed from BMW vehicles cannot be used for resale! The parts are the property of
BMW NA.
Your center is 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 BMW NA through
DCSnet.
Please DO NOT return the replaced High Voltage (HV) battery modules directly to the WPRC. You
must use the return process in the aftersales bulletin below:
Bulletin #: C-2-0824-0612 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING PROGRAM

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For more information refer to CenterNet: “Menu>BMW>Latest Bulletins”.
HV Battery Return Packaging - Bulk Payment
For this Service Action, to help offset the time to properly package the lithium-ion batteries for return, a bulk
payment of $20.00 per battery module will be made through monthly miscellaneous billing credit.
Payments will be identified as “Parts-$20 credit/HV battery returns”.
Payment will not be issued for any lithium-ion batteries that were improperly packaged or shipped.
Hazardous materials or dangerous goods are defined as substances and articles that when offered for
transportation in commerce pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, property, and the environment.
Therefore, BMW of North America would like to remind you all applicable regulatory requirements must be
followed when transporting hazardous materials. Your center is responsible for ensuring that your
procedures are in compliance with all current D.O.T. regulations.

CLAIM INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the relevant work package (WP 1 or
WP 2), the expanded work package items performed, and the part numbers listed above that apply.
Plusposition (+)
Main work

Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is
already in the workshop.
The vehicle arrives for this Action shows open, no other Main work will be
performed/ claimed during this workshop visit

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

0061760800

G26 G60 G70 BEV cell modules, replace high-voltage
battery

Below are the special flat rate work time (WT) labor operation code choices for this action.
Work Package

Labor Operation

#1

00 77 516

Description
Removing and installing highvoltage battery, including
removing and installing lid
(Plusposition) (Includes 61 27
900 performing EoS test for highvoltage battery unit)

Labor Allowance

As applicable

Or:

#2

00 77 012

Removing and installing highvoltage battery, including
removing and installing lid (Main
work) (Includes 61 27 900
performing EoS test for highvoltage battery unit)

As applicable

00 77 517

Replace identified affected
module(s) based on the workload

WT FRU - Below

And:
See below

Note: Claim work time labor operation code 00 77 517 one-time only for the applicable “total
FRU allowance” that applies.
Itemize the
totalBMW
work of
time
(WT)
FRU allowance
claimed on the
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technician’s RO notes and in the claim comments.
Work time labor operation code 00 77 517 is not considered a Main labor operation.
Expanded WP

Labor Operation

A

00 77 517

Description
Perform the cell module read out
test plan in ISTA to determine the
serial numbers and locations of
the high-voltage cell module(s)
affected by this Action (Includes
00 00 556/61 21 528), submitting
a TSARA case titled “Delivery
Stop: Replace Cell Modules.”