41 00... Stamping vehicle identification number

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 INFORMATION .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front right SPRING STRUT .

Special tool kit 41 1 180 for stamping vehicle identification number consists of:

Guide plate 41 1 181

Counter-plate 41 1 182

Fig 1: Identifying Counter-Plate (41 1 182) And Guide Plate (41 1 181)

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Place counter-support plate 41 1 182 from below against spring strut.

Place guide plate 41 1 181 from above on spring strut support plate and screw down to counter-support plate.

Insert punch 41 0 000 individually into guide plate and stamp vehicle identification number.

Fig 2: Inserting Punch 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.