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

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

BMW order number: 81 43 2 155 736

Fig 1: Identifying Needle Stamping System 360 - VRM BMW

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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

Procedure when stamping a substitute vehicle identification number

NOTE: On this vehicle the substitute vehicle identification number is stamped below the original vehicle identification number.
Substitute vehicle identification number = line 1
Original vehicle identification number = line 2

(1) Cross through original vehicle identification number

Fig 2: Identifying Procedure For Substitute Vehicle Identification Number

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(1) = original vehicle identification number (line 2).

Pull off protective film from vehicle identification number.

Mark position lines (2) according to schematic diagram.

Dimension "a" = 12 mm

Horizontal position line is directly against vehicle identification number.

Display input:

Select Layout 6 with arrow button.
Enter vehicle identification number with F10.
Press "ENTER" button.

NOTE: With Layout 6 the vehicle identification number (line 2) is crossed through.

Fig 3: Display - Vehicle Identification Number Screen

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

Fig 4: Identifying Positions For Suction Feet

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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.

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

Press pushbutton (1) for vacuum pressure.

Then start stamping operation with pushbutton (2).

Graphic representation similar.

Fig 5: Identifying Pushbuttons

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

Stamping substitute vehicle identification number

Display input:

Select Layout 1 with arrow button.
Press "ENTER" button.

NOTE: With Layout 1 the already entered substitute vehicle identification number is embossed in line 1.

Fig 6: Display - Vehicle Identification Number Screen

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Start stamping operation with pushbutton (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Pushbuttons

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The 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