41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number

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Special tools required:

41 0 000 . See BODY - SPECIAL TOOLS .
41 1 090
41 1 091
41 1 092

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 1 090 for stamping vehicle identification number consists of:

Guide plate 41 1 091

Counter-plate 41 1 092

Fig 1: Counter-Plate 41 1 092 And Guide Plate 41 1 091

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Position counter-plate 41 1 092 at bottom on spring strut support plate.

Position guide plate 41 1 091 at top on spring strut support plate and secure.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage the spring support in the marked areas when positioning the guide plate.

Fig 2: Guide Plate 41 1 091

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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 3: Inserting Punch Numbers 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.