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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1082 (COLLISION - BODY PANEL REPAIR (E71))BODY REPAIR GENERAL INFORMATION41 00... STAMPING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number

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Special tools required:

41 0 000
41 1 190
41 1 191
41 1 192 BODY - SPECIAL TOOLS

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 1: Identifying Guide Plate And Counter-Plate

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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 2: Identifying Special Tool (41 1 191)

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.