Special Tools Required
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- 41 0 000 PUNCH NUMBERS/LETTERS/SPECIAL CHARACTERS
- 41 1 140
- 41 1 141
- 41 1 142
NOTE:
If the stamped vehicle identification number is removed during repair work, it must be stamped in again.
Read and comply with General Information . Refer to 41 00... Vehicle Identification Number, General
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front right spring strut . Refer to 31 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER and/or 31 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER .
- 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
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.
Tighten bolt (1) until counterholder 41 1 142 rests on spring strut dome.
Tighten screws (1).
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.
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.