Bowden cable, gear shift — a genuine BMW part, number 25 16 7 505 201. The number stamped on the part is 25167505201; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7505201. You will find it on our Transmission shelf, under Gearshift.
It fits the E46 sedan and touring (325xi and 330xi, 2001–2005), with the M54 engine — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Gear shift Steptronic, all-wheel-drive (25_0274) diagram. It weighs about 194 g (0.4 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
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Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
Acceptable — visible wear, still functional.
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