Compression spring — a genuine BMW part, number 51 16 8 122 466. The number stamped on the part is 51168122466; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8122466. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe and touring (318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 5 diagrams, among them Glove Box (51_3079) and Glove Box (51_3080).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
