BMW X5: Overview Of Spring Support Repair Elements

SPRING SUPPORT SPECIFICATION

Carry out thread repair with Heli-coil thread insert. Read and comply with tool manufacturer's instructions.

Fig. 85: Identifying Spring Support

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

Fig. 86: 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).

Fig. 87: 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.

Fig. 88: 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.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, GENERAL

The vehicle identification number must be stamped with a special tool. There are different special tool numbers and stamping procedures for the various vehicles. Refer to relevant repair instructions.

In repair work, the vehicle identification number is always stamped into a replacement vehicle identification number surface. The replacement surface is usually situated under the original VIN surface.

The IGEF number (bodyshell number) is omitted when the wheel arch is replaced.

In the event of component or body replacement by the BMW garages/workshops, clearly delimit the vehicle identification number at front and rear by stamping a + in place of the BMW emblem.

If a VIN is stamped into the replacement surface in addition to the original VIN (e.g. if the original VIN has been tampered with), the following applies: The original VIN must be crossed out. To do so, stamp the letter I from the punch digits lengthways through the original VIN.

IMPORTANT: Do not use an angle grinder in conjunction with a cutting disk!

The protective film used as standard is omitted after the VIN has been manually stamped in. Paint area in accordance with BMW Painting Handbook. Ensure that layer thicknesses are small.

Observe country-specific regulations.

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