41 00... Stamping vehicle identification number: Notes

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Special tools required:

83 30 2 359 240

NOTE: If the stamped vehicle identification number is removed during a repair, it must be stamped in again. Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .

Preliminary work needed:

Remove FRONT RIGHT SPRING STRUT .

Set of special tools 83 30 2 359 240 for stamping vehicle identification number consists of:

Guide plate (1)

Counter-support plate (2) screw

Fig 1: Locating 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: Positioning Guide Plate On Spring Strut Support 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 symbol.

Note national regulations.