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63 04 23_SERVICE ACTION: REPLACING FRONTAL LIGHT ELECTRONICS
SIB 63 04 23
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACING FRONTAL LIGHT ELECTRONICS
2023-03-27
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.
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B63 04 23 dated March 23, 2023
What’s New (Specific test highlighted)
Parts Information
MODEL
E-Series
G07
Model Description
X7 Sports Activity Vehicle
Production Date
August 9, 2022 – October 4, 2022
SITUATION
Possible failure of lighting operation in either left or right front headlamp assemblies (i.e., daytime driving lights, low
beam headlights, turn indicators).
Note: In the event of a fault, a Check Control Message (CCM) will be displayed.
CAUSE
During the production process of the frontal light electronics (FLM) circuit board, debris remained on the circuit
board.
CORRECTION
Replace the frontal light electronics (FLM) “on the affected side” and program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.39.3x
or higher (released early Feb. 2023).
Please refer to the Parts Information section below for additional information concerning which side requires
replacement and which part number is to be used.
PROCEDURE
1. Replace the frontal light electronics (FLM) following the repair instructions listed in the ISTA/AIR.
G07: (63 11 900/901) and/or (63 12 282/283)
2. Program the vehicle using ISTA version 4.39.3x or higher, to the target Integration levelG07: S18A-22-11-563
PARTS INFORMATION
Please enter a Recall IDS Ticket with the part number of the control unit in the vehicle. BMW will
ship the correct side(s) per your VIN and inform you in the response what light requires a control
unit replacement. You will not be able to determine which side is required.
This replacement part must be installed in the VIN listed as in the PO.
Part Number
63 11 5 A64 1B1
63 11 5 A64 1B2
63 11 5 A64 1B4
Description
Front Light Electronics control unit (MID)
Front Light Electronics control unit (MID)
Front Light Electronics control unit (High)
Quantity
1
1
1
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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 Catalog for the vehicle type and invoiced
under the special Defect Code that is listed in the Warranty Information section.
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 this open Technical Campaign to perform and submit for replacing the Frontal Light Electronics
control unit and updating the vehicle’s software. When applicable, updating the vehicle to a specified I-level
or higher.
If and as required by the other open campaigns on the vehicle, please be sure to also perform any
additional before and/or after work (including attaching labels).
Close the 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
applicable work package information below and the “IDS ticket specified part number” to install and invoice from the
list above for the VIN being repaired.
Defect
Code:
0063870100
G07 Replace Frontal Light Electronics
Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop
Work Pkg
#1
Labor Operation Description (Plus work)
Labor Allowance
Replace the Frontal Light Electronics
control unit with programming and
00 73 912
encoding the vehicle control units, includes 39 FRU
Carrying out vehicle test (00 00 556/61 21
528) and Adjusting headlights (63 10 502)
Or:
#2
00 73 913
Replace the Frontal Light Electronics
control unit, includes Adjusting
headlights (63 10 502) (Programming and
encoding the vehicle control units was
performed in conjunction with another
campaign/repair during the same
workshop visit)
31 FRU
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
Replace the Frontal Light Electronics
control unit with programming and
00 73 318
encoding the vehicle control units, includes 41 FRU
Carrying out vehicle test (00 00 006/61 21
528) and Adjusting headlights (63 10 502)
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: B63 04 23 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
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 B01 29 16 for additional information.
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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ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the Warranty
Documentation Portal
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