41 00... Stamping vehicle identification number

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Special tools required:

83 30 2 239 964
41 0 000
2 239 964

NOTE: If the stamped vehicle identification number is removed during repair work, it must be stamped in again.
For replacement of wheel arch: Stamp in vehicle identification number prior to installation of wheel arch.

Read and comply with GENERAL NOTES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT RIGHT SPRING STRUT .
Remove front right WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Remove front right brake line
If necessary, remove engine

Punching gauge 2 239 964 for stamping the vehicle identification number consists of:

= Guide plate
= Counter-support plate
= Mounting bolts (not shown)

The following special tool is additionally required: Punch numbers 41 0 000 (not shown)

Fig 1: Identifying Guide Plate And Counter-Support Plate

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Position counter-support plate on spring strut from bottom.

Position guide plate (1) on spring strut support plate from top and screw to counter-support plate.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Plate

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If fitted: Adapt sound insulation (1) to vehicle identification number.

Fig 3: Identifying Sound Insulation

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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.