Necessary Preliminary Work

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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

Fig 1: Guide Plate And Counter-Support Plate

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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.

Fig 2: Counter-Support Plate And Guide Plate With Screws

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

Fig 3: Screw And Counter Support 41 1 142

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Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 4: Counter-Support Plate And Guide Plate With Screws

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NOTE: The illustration is a schematic representation 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.

Fig 5: Punch Number 41 0 000 Into Guide Plate

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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.