BMW X5: Stamping Vehicle Identification Number
Special tools required:
- 41 0 000
- 41 1 190
- 41 1 191
- 41 1 192
NOTE: If the stamped vehicle identification number is removed during repair work, it must be stamped in again.
Read and comply with General Information.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front right spring strut.
Special tool kit 41 1 190 for stamping vehicle identification number consists of:
Guide plate 41 1 191
Counter-plate 41 1 192
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Fig. 17: Identifying Special Tool (41 1 192)
Position counter-plate 41 1 192 at bottom on spring strut dome.
Position guide plate 41 1 191 at top on spring strut dome and tighten down screws (1).
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Fig. 18: Identifying Special Tool (41 1 191)
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.
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Fig. 19: Identifying Punch And Guide Plate
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.
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Straightening Aluminum Parts
1.0 Recommended tools
Use only those tools specially intended for aluminum repairs.
Do not use any tools that have already been used for steel repairs
(contact corrosion).
Do not use any sharp-e
Straightening Steel Parts
1.0 Recommended tools
Only use those tools designed for steel repairs.
2.0 Straightening outer shell
"Cold" straightening: Press dents out from their center and smooth in an
inwards direction with
Use Of Materials In Outer Shell
The following illustration is a schematic representation of all the body
variants.
Fig. 20: Identifying Materials In Outer Shell
All components not listed in the table below are composed of establis
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Memory function
Principle
The following settings can be stored and, if necessary,
retrieved using the memory function:
Seat position.
Exterior mirror position.
Steering wheel position.
Height of the Head-up Display.
General information
Two memory locations with different settings
can be set for each driver pr
Engine Wiring Loom
REPLACING WIRING HARNESS SECTION FOR ENGINE (N52K)
Special tools required:
24 2 390.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out DME fault memory
Switch off ignition
Disconnect battery negative lead
