41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

41 0 000
41 1 140
41 1 141
41 1 142

See BODY - SPECIAL TOOLS .

NOTE: If the stamped vehicle identification number is removed during repair work, it must be stamped in again.
Read and comply with General Information .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front right spring strut . See 31 31 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT (M3) .
Remove rubber base from guide plate 41 1 141

Special tool kit 41 1 140 for stamping vehicle identification number consists of:

Guide plate 41 1 141

Counter-plate 41 1 142

Fig 1: Guide Plate And Counter-Plate

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Position counter-plate 41 1 142 at bottom on spring strut dome.

Position guide plate 41 1 141 at top on spring strut dome and tighten bolts (1) by hand.

Fig 2: Tightening Bolt With SST

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Tighten bolt (1) until counterholder 41 1 142 rests on spring strut dome.

Fig 3: Tightening Bolt With SST

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Tighten screws (1).

Fig 4: Tightening Bolt With SST

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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 Numbers And 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.