Special Tools Required

41 0 000 PUNCH NUMBERS/LETTERS/SPECIAL CHARACTERS
41 1 140 STAMP GAUGE
41 1 141
41 1 142

NOTE:

If the stamped vehicle identification number is removed during repair work, it must be stamped in again.

Read and comply with General Information . Refer to 41 00... Vehicle Identification Number, General .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front right spring strut . Refer to 31 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER and/or 31 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER .
Remove rubber base from guide plate 41 1 141

Special tool kit 41 1 140 for stamping vehicle identification number consists of:

Guide plate 41 1 141

Counter-plate 41 1 142

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool Kit 41 1 140

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Position counter-plate 41 1 142 at bottom on spring strut dome.

Position guide plate 41 1 141 at top on spring strut dome and tighten bolts (1) by hand.

Fig 2: Positioning Guide Plate 41 1 141 At Top On Spring Strut Dome & Tighten Bolts

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Tighten bolt (1) until counterholder 41 1 142 rests on spring strut dome.

Fig 3: Tightening Bolt Until Counterholder 41 1 142 Rests On Spring Strut Dome

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Tighten screws (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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NOTE:

The illustration is a schematic representation and is to be applied to the relevant vehicle type.

Insert punch numbers 41 0 000 (1) individually into guide plate (2) and stamp vehicle identification number.

Fig 5: Inserting Punch Numbers 41 0 000 Individually Into Guide Plate & Stamp Vehicle Identification Number

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NOTE:

In the event of component or body replacement by the workshops/garages, clearly delimit the vehicle identification number at front and rear by stamping a "+" in place of the BMW emblem.

Note national regulations.