41 00... Enter 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 NOTES .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT RIGHT SPRING STRUT

Set of special tools 41 1 190 for stamping vehicle identification number consists of:

Guide plate 41 1 191

Counter-support plate 41 1 192

Fig 1: Identifying Guide Plate And Counter-Plate

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Position counter-support plate 41 1 192 at bottom on spring strut dome.

Position guide plate 41 1 191 at top on spring strut dome and tighten screws (1).

Fig 2: Positioning Counter-Support Plate And Guide Plate

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NOTE: The illustration is a schematic diagram and is to be applied to the relevant vehicle type.

Insert numeral punches 41 0 000 (1) into the guide plate (2). Enter vehicle identification number.

Fig 3: Inserting Numeral Punches 41 0 000 Into Guide Plate

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NOTE: In the event of partial replacement 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 badge.
Note national regulations.