Emergency mechanism cover — a genuine BMW part, number 54 34 8 268 983. The number stamped on the part is 54348268983; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8268983. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Sliding Roof / Folding Top parts.
It fits the E46 convertible (323i, 325i, 330i and M3, 2000–2006), with the M52, M54 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Folding top (54_0274) diagram. It weighs about 3 g (under 0.1 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
