41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW M3, 2012 BMW M3, and 2011 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front right spring strut.
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 .

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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.

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Tighten screw (1) until counter support 41 1 142 rests on spring strut dome.

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Tighten down screws (1).

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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.

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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.