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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The following illustration is a schematic representation of all the body
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Fig. 20: Identifying Materials In Outer Shell
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