41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number
Special tools required:
NOTE:
If the stamped vehicle identification number is removed during repair work, it must be stamped in again.
Read and comply with GENERAL NOTES .
Read and comply with GENERAL NOTES .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front right spring strut . See 31 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER or 31 31 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT (AWD)
- Remove rubber base from guide plate 41 1 141
The set of special tools 41 1 140 for stamping the vehicle identification number consists of:
Guide plate 41 1 141
Counter-support plate 41 1 142
Position counter-support plate 41 1 142 at bottom on spring strut dome.
Position guide plate 41 1 141 at top on spring strut dome and tighten screws (1) by hand.
Tighten screw (1) until counter support 41 1 142 rests on spring strut dome.
Tighten down screws (1).
NOTE:
The illustration is a schematic diagram 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.
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.