Genuine BMW part 51 25 8 176 482: Clamp. The number stamped on the part is 51258176482; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8176482. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Locks.
It fits the E36 convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1994–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Electrical Folding Top Flap Mechanism (41_0016) diagram. BMW's catalog calls for four of these at each place it is fitted.
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
