41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

41 0 000
41 1 070
41 1 071
41 1 072

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front right spring strut.

Special tool kit 41 1 070 for stamping vehicle identification number consists of:

Guide plate 41 1 071 (1)

Counter-support plate 41 1 072 (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Guide Plate And Counter-support Plate

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Fit special tool 41 1 072 (2) at bottom to spring strut support plate.

Position special tool 41 1 071 (1) at top on spring strut support plate and secure.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Plate And Counter-support Plate

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Insert punch numbers 41 0 000 (1) individually into guide plate (2) and stamp vehicle identification number.

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Plate With Special Tool

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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.