41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number

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Special tools required:

41 0 000 PUNCH NUMBERS/LETTERS/SPECIAL CHARACTERS
41 1 130 FIXTURE
41 1 131 41 1 130 FIXTURE
41 1 132 41 1 130 FIXTURE
41 1 133 41 1 130 FIXTURE

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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove battery positive terminal

Special tool kit 41 1 130 for stamping vehicle identification number consists of:

Basic body 41 1 131

Die-plate 41 1 132

Spindle 41 1 133

Fig 1: Special Tool

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Slide special tool 41 1 130 over assembly compartment partition wall (1).

Tighten screws (2).

Fig 2: Compartment Partition Wall And Screws

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Insert stamp numbers 41 0 000 individually into die-plate.

Position spindle 41 1 133 centrally over stamp number 41 0 000 and tighten spindle to 20 Nm.

Repeat procedure for each number.

Fig 3: Special Tool (41 0 000 And 41 1 133)

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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.