Recall 13V-044 - Repair Battery Positive Cable

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Technical Service Bulletin # 610213 Date: 130301

Recall 13V-044 - Repair Battery Positive Cable

SI B61 02 13

General Electrical Systems

March 2013

Technical Service

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER

DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.

BMW centers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect

or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of notification. In BMW NA's

case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or

transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) recall message.

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a recall campaign is announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure

that all recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that centers

may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.

The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open recall has

been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment.

Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by BMW

NA on the return or disposition of the parts.

SUBJECT

Recall Campaign 13V-044: Repair Battery Positive Cable

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 478

MODEL

E82

E88

E89

E90

E91

E92

E93

Produced from March 2007 to October 2011 with option 823 (Hot climate version)

SITUATION

The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box (Junction Box) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations, which

cause corrosion and high resistance leading to high current loads. This impairs the power supply to the front power distribution box, and can cause

one or more of the following symptoms:

^ The vehicle does not start

^ Various electrical malfunctions, including flickering of the instrument cluster

^ Brief loss of engine power

^ In extremely isolated cases, the engine may shut off while driving, which leads to a loss of power steering assistance

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Recall Campaign involves E82, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92 and E93 vehicles which were produced March 2007 to October 2011.

In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Recall Campaign completed or is affected by this Recall Campaign, first check the

B-pillar label for code number 641. If code number 641 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 641 has

not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on

the response of the system either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

CORRECTION

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box.

SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED

PROCEDURE

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box as per repair procedure attachment to this service information bulletin.

Note:

The tightening torque of the repair cable screw connection on the power distribution box is 1.0 Nm.

If the power distribution box connection shows signs of overheating, the front power distribution box must be replaced.

PARTS INFORMATION

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LABEL INFORMATION

If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on

top of another one, because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage.

Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:

Labor operation code 00 60 162 is a Main labor operation.

And, if necessary.

Even though work time labor operation code 61 99 000 ends in "000," it is not considered a Main labor operation.

Prior Customer-Pay Repairs

The updated "Recall-complaint" repair procedure only became available with the release of this Service Information bulletin.

A. A previous customer-pay non-complaint repair was performed and the vehicle is now in your workshop.

All prior customer-pay repairs are non-recall compliant; please follow the procedure below when a vehicle is in your workshop for this repair:

1. Review and verify the repair on the customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other); issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous

repair to correct the issue described in this Service Information bulletin.

2. Proceed and perform the recall repair outlined in this bulletin.

3. Submit the prior customer-pay repair expense, along with the recall repair procedure, under

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 480

Defect Code 00 61 76 03 00:

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files; this documentation may be requested by BMW during the claim

review process.

B. The vehicle is not presented for inspection, but a prior customer-pay invoice is presented.

If your center is only presented with a customer-pay invoice for a previous repair to address the issue outlined in this bulletin:

1. Scan and save to a file a copy of the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other).

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files.

2. Submit a VIN-specific email to Warranties.special.request@bmwna.com with "item 1 file"as an attachment.

3. Warranties will confirm receipt by return email.

4. Proceed and submit a claim for the prior customer-pay repair expense as follows:

Use the current repair order date and a valid vehicle mileage.

1. BMW will review the claim and supporting documentation.

2. If the claim is approved, the claim credit will be issued through DCSnet.

3. Your center can now issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous repair.

This claim submission Will not close the "Open" Safety Recall, since the vehicle was not available for inspection/repair.

ATTACHMENTS

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2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 484

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 485

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2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 493

View PDF attachment B610213_Procedure.

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 494

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 495

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 496

View PDF attachment B610213_Q&A.

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 497

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 498

2010 BMW 335Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) 499

View PDF attachment B610213_Customer Letter.

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 610213 Date: 130301

Recall 13V-044 - Repair Battery Positive Cable

SI B61 02 13

General Electrical Systems

March 2013

Technical Service

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER

DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.

BMW centers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect

or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of notification. In BMW NA's

case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or

transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) recall message.

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a recall campaign is announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure

that all recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that centers

may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.

The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open recall has

been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment.

Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by BMW

NA on the return or disposition of the parts.

SUBJECT

Recall Campaign 13V-044: Repair Battery Positive Cable

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 279

MODEL

E82

E88

E89

E90

E91

E92

E93

Produced from March 2007 to October 2011 with option 823 (Hot climate version)

SITUATION

The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box (Junction Box) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations, which

cause corrosion and high resistance leading to high current loads. This impairs the power supply to the front power distribution box, and can cause

one or more of the following symptoms:

^ The vehicle does not start

^ Various electrical malfunctions, including flickering of the instrument cluster

^ Brief loss of engine power

^ In extremely isolated cases, the engine may shut off while driving, which leads to a loss of power steering assistance

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Recall Campaign involves E82, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92 and E93 vehicles which were produced March 2007 to October 2011.

In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Recall Campaign completed or is affected by this Recall Campaign, first check the

B-pillar label for code number 641. If code number 641 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 641 has

not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on

the response of the system either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

CORRECTION

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box.

SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED

PROCEDURE

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box as per repair procedure attachment to this service information bulletin.

Note:

The tightening torque of the repair cable screw connection on the power distribution box is 1.0 Nm.

If the power distribution box connection shows signs of overheating, the front power distribution box must be replaced.

PARTS INFORMATION

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 280

LABEL INFORMATION

If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on

top of another one, because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage.

Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:

Labor operation code 00 60 162 is a Main labor operation.

And, if necessary.

Even though work time labor operation code 61 99 000 ends in "000," it is not considered a Main labor operation.

Prior Customer-Pay Repairs

The updated "Recall-complaint" repair procedure only became available with the release of this Service Information bulletin.

A. A previous customer-pay non-complaint repair was performed and the vehicle is now in your workshop.

All prior customer-pay repairs are non-recall compliant; please follow the procedure below when a vehicle is in your workshop for this repair:

1. Review and verify the repair on the customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other); issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous

repair to correct the issue described in this Service Information bulletin.

2. Proceed and perform the recall repair outlined in this bulletin.

3. Submit the prior customer-pay repair expense, along with the recall repair procedure, under

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 281

Defect Code 00 61 76 03 00:

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files; this documentation may be requested by BMW during the claim

review process.

B. The vehicle is not presented for inspection, but a prior customer-pay invoice is presented.

If your center is only presented with a customer-pay invoice for a previous repair to address the issue outlined in this bulletin:

1. Scan and save to a file a copy of the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other).

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files.

2. Submit a VIN-specific email to Warranties.special.request@bmwna.com with "item 1 file"as an attachment.

3. Warranties will confirm receipt by return email.

4. Proceed and submit a claim for the prior customer-pay repair expense as follows:

Use the current repair order date and a valid vehicle mileage.

1. BMW will review the claim and supporting documentation.

2. If the claim is approved, the claim credit will be issued through DCSnet.

3. Your center can now issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous repair.

This claim submission Will not close the "Open" Safety Recall, since the vehicle was not available for inspection/repair.

ATTACHMENTS

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 282

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 283

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 284

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2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 289

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 290

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 291

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 292

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 293

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 294

View PDF attachment B610213_Procedure.

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 295

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 296

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 297

View PDF attachment B610213_Q&A.

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 298

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 299

2010 BMW M3 Sedan (E90) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 300

View PDF attachment B610213_Customer Letter.

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSIS AND Technical Service Bulletin # 610213 Date: 130301

Recall 13V-044 - Repair Battery Positive Cable

SI B61 02 13

General Electrical Systems

March 2013

Technical Service

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER

DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.

BMW centers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect

or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of notification. In BMW NA's

case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or

transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) recall message.

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a recall campaign is announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure

that all recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that centers

may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.

The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open recall has

been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment.

Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by BMW

NA on the return or disposition of the parts.

SUBJECT

Recall Campaign 13V-044: Repair Battery Positive Cable

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 426

MODEL

E82

E88

E89

E90

E91

E92

E93

Produced from March 2007 to October 2011 with option 823 (Hot climate version)

SITUATION

The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box (Junction Box) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations, which

cause corrosion and high resistance leading to high current loads. This impairs the power supply to the front power distribution box, and can cause

one or more of the following symptoms:

^ The vehicle does not start

^ Various electrical malfunctions, including flickering of the instrument cluster

^ Brief loss of engine power

^ In extremely isolated cases, the engine may shut off while driving, which leads to a loss of power steering assistance

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Recall Campaign involves E82, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92 and E93 vehicles which were produced March 2007 to October 2011.

In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Recall Campaign completed or is affected by this Recall Campaign, first check the

B-pillar label for code number 641. If code number 641 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 641 has

not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on

the response of the system either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

CORRECTION

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box.

SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED

PROCEDURE

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box as per repair procedure attachment to this service information bulletin.

Note:

The tightening torque of the repair cable screw connection on the power distribution box is 1.0 Nm.

If the power distribution box connection shows signs of overheating, the front power distribution box must be replaced.

PARTS INFORMATION

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 427

LABEL INFORMATION

If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on

top of another one, because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage.

Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:

Labor operation code 00 60 162 is a Main labor operation.

And, if necessary.

Even though work time labor operation code 61 99 000 ends in "000," it is not considered a Main labor operation.

Prior Customer-Pay Repairs

The updated "Recall-complaint" repair procedure only became available with the release of this Service Information bulletin.

A. A previous customer-pay non-complaint repair was performed and the vehicle is now in your workshop.

All prior customer-pay repairs are non-recall compliant; please follow the procedure below when a vehicle is in your workshop for this repair:

1. Review and verify the repair on the customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other); issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous

repair to correct the issue described in this Service Information bulletin.

2. Proceed and perform the recall repair outlined in this bulletin.

3. Submit the prior customer-pay repair expense, along with the recall repair procedure, under

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 428

Defect Code 00 61 76 03 00:

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files; this documentation may be requested by BMW during the claim

review process.

B. The vehicle is not presented for inspection, but a prior customer-pay invoice is presented.

If your center is only presented with a customer-pay invoice for a previous repair to address the issue outlined in this bulletin:

1. Scan and save to a file a copy of the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other).

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files.

2. Submit a VIN-specific email to Warranties.special.request@bmwna.com with "item 1 file"as an attachment.

3. Warranties will confirm receipt by return email.

4. Proceed and submit a claim for the prior customer-pay repair expense as follows:

Use the current repair order date and a valid vehicle mileage.

1. BMW will review the claim and supporting documentation.

2. If the claim is approved, the claim credit will be issued through DCSnet.

3. Your center can now issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous repair.

This claim submission Will not close the "Open" Safety Recall, since the vehicle was not available for inspection/repair.

ATTACHMENTS

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 429

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 430

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 431

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2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 437

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 438

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 439

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 440

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 441

View PDF attachment B610213_Procedure.

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 442

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 443

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 444

View PDF attachment B610213_Q&A.

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 445

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 446

2010 BMW 328Cic Convertible (E93) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 447

View PDF attachment B610213_Customer Letter.

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54)DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 610213 Date: 130301

Recall 13V-044 - Repair Battery Positive Cable

SI B61 02 13

General Electrical Systems

March 2013

Technical Service

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER

DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.

BMW centers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect

or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of notification. In BMW NA's

case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or

transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) recall message.

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a recall campaign is announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure

that all recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that centers

may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.

The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open recall has

been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment.

Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by BMW

NA on the return or disposition of the parts.

SUBJECT

Recall Campaign 13V-044: Repair Battery Positive Cable

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 484

MODEL

E82

E88

E89

E90

E91

E92

E93

Produced from March 2007 to October 2011 with option 823 (Hot climate version)

SITUATION

The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box (Junction Box) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations, which

cause corrosion and high resistance leading to high current loads. This impairs the power supply to the front power distribution box, and can cause

one or more of the following symptoms:

^ The vehicle does not start

^ Various electrical malfunctions, including flickering of the instrument cluster

^ Brief loss of engine power

^ In extremely isolated cases, the engine may shut off while driving, which leads to a loss of power steering assistance

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Recall Campaign involves E82, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92 and E93 vehicles which were produced March 2007 to October 2011.

In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Recall Campaign completed or is affected by this Recall Campaign, first check the

B-pillar label for code number 641. If code number 641 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 641 has

not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on

the response of the system either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

CORRECTION

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box.

SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED

PROCEDURE

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box as per repair procedure attachment to this service information bulletin.

Note:

The tightening torque of the repair cable screw connection on the power distribution box is 1.0 Nm.

If the power distribution box connection shows signs of overheating, the front power distribution box must be replaced.

PARTS INFORMATION

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 485

LABEL INFORMATION

If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on

top of another one, because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage.

Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:

Labor operation code 00 60 162 is a Main labor operation.

And, if necessary.

Even though work time labor operation code 61 99 000 ends in "000," it is not considered a Main labor operation.

Prior Customer-Pay Repairs

The updated "Recall-complaint" repair procedure only became available with the release of this Service Information bulletin.

A. A previous customer-pay non-complaint repair was performed and the vehicle is now in your workshop.

All prior customer-pay repairs are non-recall compliant; please follow the procedure below when a vehicle is in your workshop for this repair:

1. Review and verify the repair on the customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other); issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous

repair to correct the issue described in this Service Information bulletin.

2. Proceed and perform the recall repair outlined in this bulletin.

3. Submit the prior customer-pay repair expense, along with the recall repair procedure, under

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 486

Defect Code 00 61 76 03 00:

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files; this documentation may be requested by BMW during the claim

review process.

B. The vehicle is not presented for inspection, but a prior customer-pay invoice is presented.

If your center is only presented with a customer-pay invoice for a previous repair to address the issue outlined in this bulletin:

1. Scan and save to a file a copy of the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other).

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files.

2. Submit a VIN-specific email to Warranties.special.request@bmwna.com with "item 1 file"as an attachment.

3. Warranties will confirm receipt by return email.

4. Proceed and submit a claim for the prior customer-pay repair expense as follows:

Use the current repair order date and a valid vehicle mileage.

1. BMW will review the claim and supporting documentation.

2. If the claim is approved, the claim credit will be issued through DCSnet.

3. Your center can now issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous repair.

This claim submission Will not close the "Open" Safety Recall, since the vehicle was not available for inspection/repair.

ATTACHMENTS

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 487

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 488

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 489

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 490

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 491

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 492

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 493

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 494

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 495

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 496

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 497

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 498

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 499

View PDF attachment B610213_Procedure.

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 500

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 501

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 502

View PDF attachment B610213_Q&A.

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 503

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 504

2010 BMW 135i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L Turbo (N54) Page 505

View PDF attachment B610213_Customer Letter.

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 610213 Date: 130301

Recall 13V-044 - Repair Battery Positive Cable

SI B61 02 13

General Electrical Systems

March 2013

Technical Service

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER

DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.

BMW centers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect

or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of notification. In BMW NA's

case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or

transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) recall message.

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a recall campaign is announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure

that all recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that centers

may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.

The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open recall has

been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment.

Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by BMW

NA on the return or disposition of the parts.

SUBJECT

Recall Campaign 13V-044: Repair Battery Positive Cable

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 458

MODEL

E82

E88

E89

E90

E91

E92

E93

Produced from March 2007 to October 2011 with option 823 (Hot climate version)

SITUATION

The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box (Junction Box) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations, which

cause corrosion and high resistance leading to high current loads. This impairs the power supply to the front power distribution box, and can cause

one or more of the following symptoms:

^ The vehicle does not start

^ Various electrical malfunctions, including flickering of the instrument cluster

^ Brief loss of engine power

^ In extremely isolated cases, the engine may shut off while driving, which leads to a loss of power steering assistance

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Recall Campaign involves E82, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92 and E93 vehicles which were produced March 2007 to October 2011.

In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Recall Campaign completed or is affected by this Recall Campaign, first check the

B-pillar label for code number 641. If code number 641 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 641 has

not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on

the response of the system either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

CORRECTION

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box.

SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED

PROCEDURE

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box as per repair procedure attachment to this service information bulletin.

Note:

The tightening torque of the repair cable screw connection on the power distribution box is 1.0 Nm.

If the power distribution box connection shows signs of overheating, the front power distribution box must be replaced.

PARTS INFORMATION

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 459

LABEL INFORMATION

If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on

top of another one, because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage.

Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:

Labor operation code 00 60 162 is a Main labor operation.

And, if necessary.

Even though work time labor operation code 61 99 000 ends in "000," it is not considered a Main labor operation.

Prior Customer-Pay Repairs

The updated "Recall-complaint" repair procedure only became available with the release of this Service Information bulletin.

A. A previous customer-pay non-complaint repair was performed and the vehicle is now in your workshop.

All prior customer-pay repairs are non-recall compliant; please follow the procedure below when a vehicle is in your workshop for this repair:

1. Review and verify the repair on the customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other); issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous

repair to correct the issue described in this Service Information bulletin.

2. Proceed and perform the recall repair outlined in this bulletin.

3. Submit the prior customer-pay repair expense, along with the recall repair procedure, under

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 460

Defect Code 00 61 76 03 00:

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files; this documentation may be requested by BMW during the claim

review process.

B. The vehicle is not presented for inspection, but a prior customer-pay invoice is presented.

If your center is only presented with a customer-pay invoice for a previous repair to address the issue outlined in this bulletin:

1. Scan and save to a file a copy of the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other).

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files.

2. Submit a VIN-specific email to Warranties.special.request@bmwna.com with "item 1 file"as an attachment.

3. Warranties will confirm receipt by return email.

4. Proceed and submit a claim for the prior customer-pay repair expense as follows:

Use the current repair order date and a valid vehicle mileage.

1. BMW will review the claim and supporting documentation.

2. If the claim is approved, the claim credit will be issued through DCSnet.

3. Your center can now issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous repair.

This claim submission Will not close the "Open" Safety Recall, since the vehicle was not available for inspection/repair.

ATTACHMENTS

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 461

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 462

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 463

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 464

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 465

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 466

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 467

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 468

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 469

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 470

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 471

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 472

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 473

View PDF attachment B610213_Procedure.

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 474

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 475

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 476

View PDF attachment B610213_Q&A.

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 477

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 478

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) Page 479

View PDF attachment B610213_Customer Letter.

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE,Technical Service Bulletin # 610213 Date: 130301

Recall 13V-044 - Repair Battery Positive Cable

SI B61 02 13

General Electrical Systems

March 2013

Technical Service

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER

DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.

BMW centers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect

or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of notification. In BMW NA's

case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or

transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) recall message.

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a recall campaign is announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure

that all recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that centers

may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.

The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open recall has

been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment.

Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by BMW

NA on the return or disposition of the parts.

SUBJECT

Recall Campaign 13V-044: Repair Battery Positive Cable

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 283

MODEL

E82

E88

E89

E90

E91

E92

E93

Produced from March 2007 to October 2011 with option 823 (Hot climate version)

SITUATION

The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box (Junction Box) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations, which

cause corrosion and high resistance leading to high current loads. This impairs the power supply to the front power distribution box, and can cause

one or more of the following symptoms:

^ The vehicle does not start

^ Various electrical malfunctions, including flickering of the instrument cluster

^ Brief loss of engine power

^ In extremely isolated cases, the engine may shut off while driving, which leads to a loss of power steering assistance

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Recall Campaign involves E82, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92 and E93 vehicles which were produced March 2007 to October 2011.

In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Recall Campaign completed or is affected by this Recall Campaign, first check the

B-pillar label for code number 641. If code number 641 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 641 has

not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on

the response of the system either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

CORRECTION

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box.

SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED

PROCEDURE

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box as per repair procedure attachment to this service information bulletin.

Note:

The tightening torque of the repair cable screw connection on the power distribution box is 1.0 Nm.

If the power distribution box connection shows signs of overheating, the front power distribution box must be replaced.

PARTS INFORMATION

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 284

LABEL INFORMATION

If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on

top of another one, because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage.

Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:

Labor operation code 00 60 162 is a Main labor operation.

And, if necessary.

Even though work time labor operation code 61 99 000 ends in "000," it is not considered a Main labor operation.

Prior Customer-Pay Repairs

The updated "Recall-complaint" repair procedure only became available with the release of this Service Information bulletin.

A. A previous customer-pay non-complaint repair was performed and the vehicle is now in your workshop.

All prior customer-pay repairs are non-recall compliant; please follow the procedure below when a vehicle is in your workshop for this repair:

1. Review and verify the repair on the customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other); issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous

repair to correct the issue described in this Service Information bulletin.

2. Proceed and perform the recall repair outlined in this bulletin.

3. Submit the prior customer-pay repair expense, along with the recall repair procedure, under

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 285

Defect Code 00 61 76 03 00:

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files; this documentation may be requested by BMW during the claim

review process.

B. The vehicle is not presented for inspection, but a prior customer-pay invoice is presented.

If your center is only presented with a customer-pay invoice for a previous repair to address the issue outlined in this bulletin:

1. Scan and save to a file a copy of the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other).

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files.

2. Submit a VIN-specific email to Warranties.special.request@bmwna.com with "item 1 file"as an attachment.

3. Warranties will confirm receipt by return email.

4. Proceed and submit a claim for the prior customer-pay repair expense as follows:

Use the current repair order date and a valid vehicle mileage.

1. BMW will review the claim and supporting documentation.

2. If the claim is approved, the claim credit will be issued through DCSnet.

3. Your center can now issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous repair.

This claim submission Will not close the "Open" Safety Recall, since the vehicle was not available for inspection/repair.

ATTACHMENTS

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 286

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 287

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 288

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 289

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 290

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 291

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 292

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 293

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 294

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 295

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 296

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 297

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 298

View PDF attachment B610213_Procedure.

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 299

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 300

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 301

View PDF attachment B610213_Q&A.

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 302

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 303

2010 BMW M3 Convertible (E93) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 304

View PDF attachment B610213_Customer Letter.

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, Technical Service Bulletin # 610213 Date: 130301

Recall 13V-044 - Repair Battery Positive Cable

SI B61 02 13

General Electrical Systems

March 2013

Technical Service

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER

DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.

BMW centers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect

or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the center's possession at the time of notification. In BMW NA's

case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or

transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) recall message.

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a recall campaign is announced by BMW NA, centers must ensure

that all recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that centers

may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.

The Safety Act also prohibits centers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open recall has

been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment.

Finally, BMW centers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by BMW NA. Please follow the specific instructions provided by BMW

NA on the return or disposition of the parts.

SUBJECT

Recall Campaign 13V-044: Repair Battery Positive Cable

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 283

MODEL

E82

E88

E89

E90

E91

E92

E93

Produced from March 2007 to October 2011 with option 823 (Hot climate version)

SITUATION

The plug-in contact of the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box (Junction Box) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations, which

cause corrosion and high resistance leading to high current loads. This impairs the power supply to the front power distribution box, and can cause

one or more of the following symptoms:

^ The vehicle does not start

^ Various electrical malfunctions, including flickering of the instrument cluster

^ Brief loss of engine power

^ In extremely isolated cases, the engine may shut off while driving, which leads to a loss of power steering assistance

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Recall Campaign involves E82, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92 and E93 vehicles which were produced March 2007 to October 2011.

In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Recall Campaign completed or is affected by this Recall Campaign, first check the

B-pillar label for code number 641. If code number 641 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 641 has

not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on

the response of the system either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

CORRECTION

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box.

SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED

PROCEDURE

Replace the positive battery cable at the front power distribution box as per repair procedure attachment to this service information bulletin.

Note:

The tightening torque of the repair cable screw connection on the power distribution box is 1.0 Nm.

If the power distribution box connection shows signs of overheating, the front power distribution box must be replaced.

PARTS INFORMATION

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 284

LABEL INFORMATION

If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on

top of another one, because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage.

Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:

Labor operation code 00 60 162 is a Main labor operation.

And, if necessary.

Even though work time labor operation code 61 99 000 ends in "000," it is not considered a Main labor operation.

Prior Customer-Pay Repairs

The updated "Recall-complaint" repair procedure only became available with the release of this Service Information bulletin.

A. A previous customer-pay non-complaint repair was performed and the vehicle is now in your workshop.

All prior customer-pay repairs are non-recall compliant; please follow the procedure below when a vehicle is in your workshop for this repair:

1. Review and verify the repair on the customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other); issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous

repair to correct the issue described in this Service Information bulletin.

2. Proceed and perform the recall repair outlined in this bulletin.

3. Submit the prior customer-pay repair expense, along with the recall repair procedure, under

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 285

Defect Code 00 61 76 03 00:

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files; this documentation may be requested by BMW during the claim

review process.

B. The vehicle is not presented for inspection, but a prior customer-pay invoice is presented.

If your center is only presented with a customer-pay invoice for a previous repair to address the issue outlined in this bulletin:

1. Scan and save to a file a copy of the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other).

Retain the "original" customer-pay invoice (BMW center or other) in your files.

2. Submit a VIN-specific email to Warranties.special.request@bmwna.com with "item 1 file"as an attachment.

3. Warranties will confirm receipt by return email.

4. Proceed and submit a claim for the prior customer-pay repair expense as follows:

Use the current repair order date and a valid vehicle mileage.

1. BMW will review the claim and supporting documentation.

2. If the claim is approved, the claim credit will be issued through DCSnet.

3. Your center can now issue a reimbursement to the customer for the previous repair.

This claim submission Will not close the "Open" Safety Recall, since the vehicle was not available for inspection/repair.

ATTACHMENTS

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 286

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 287

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 288

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 289

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 290

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 291

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 292

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 293

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 294

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 295

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 296

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 297

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 298

View PDF attachment B610213_Procedure.

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 299

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 300

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 301

View PDF attachment B610213_Q&A.

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 302

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 303

2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 304

View PDF attachment B610213_Customer Letter.