41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number (Needle Stamping Unit)

Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .

The needle stamping system 360 - VRM - BMW is required to stamp the vehicle identification number.

Order number: 81 43 2 155 736

The needle stamping system 360 tool set comprises:

(1) Display
(2) Mains adapter
(3) Needle stamping unit
(4) Connecting cable
(5) Power cable
(6) Compressed-air hose

NOTE: A compressed-air connection is also required.

Operating pressure approx. 6 bar
Use only dry, oil-free air

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TOP REAR CONNECTION

Procedure for additional vehicle identification number

Cross through original vehicle identification number.

Detach filler neck (1) in upward direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Filler Neck

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Release screws (2) and (3) and remove holder for side wall.

Tightening torque 41 35 1AZ . See SIDE PANELS or HOLDER, SIDE WALL .

Fig 2: Identifying Side Wall Screws

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Fig 3: Identifying C-Pillar Separation Cut Line

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= Original vehicle identification number (line 1).

Mark position lines (2) in accordance with specified dimensions/measurements.

Dimension a = 12 mm

Dimension b = 10 mm

Display input:

Select Layout 5 with arrow button.
Enter vehicle identification number with F10.
Press "ENTER" button.

NOTE: With Layout 5 the vehicle identification number (line 1) is crossed through.

Fig 4: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number (Line 1)

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IMPORTANT: Perform stamping operation with position lines in advance on a test sheet.

Tape the hole (1) with a smooth adhesive tape (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Hole With Smooth Adhesive Tape

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Fig 6: Identifying Needle Stamping Unit Positions

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Move suction feet of needle stamping unit to positions (1) and (2).

NOTE: The contact surface for the suction cups of the needle imprint device must be dry and free of dust and grease!

Make sure the unit is resting securely in position. If necessary, adjust the height and position of the suction feet.

Press pushbutton (1) for vacuum pressure.

Then start stamping operation with pushbutton (2).

IMPORTANT: After completing the stamping operation, do not alter the position of the unit.
Do not switch off vacuum pressure.

Fig 7: Starting Stamping Operation

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Stamping second vehicle identification number

Display input:

Select Layout 2 with arrow button.
Press "ENTER" button.

NOTE: With Layout 2 the already entered vehicle identification number is stamped in line 2.

Fig 8: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number (Line 1)

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Start stamping operation with pushbutton (2).

Fig 9: Starting Stamping Operation

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Following layout functions are available:

Layout selection	Vehicle identification number
Layout 1	In line 1
Layout 2	In line 2
Layout 3	Turned through 180° in line 1
Layout 4	Turned through 180° in line 2
Layout 5	Cross through in line 1
Layout 6	Cross through in line 2