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SIB 61 08 10: Battery service information
Battery service information on BMW E53/E70/E71 models (2006–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10037026 · Aug 2010 · also written SI B61 08 10, B610810
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
Elctronically disconnecting the junction box without disconnecting the battery will cause damage to the rear power distribution box.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 08 10 Also written: SI B61 08 10, B610810, 61 08 10, SIB-61-08-10, SI B610810 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10037026 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-61-08-10 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5, X5 SAV, X6 |
| Model years | 2006–2011 |
| Chassis | E53, E70, E71 |
| Engines | M54, M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery Equipment › Electrical |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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