Genuine BMW part 51 24 8 189 778: Gas pressurized spring bracket. The number stamped on the part is 51248189778; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8189778. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 touring (316i, 318i, 318tds, 320i, 323i, 325tds and 328i, 1994–1997), with the M41, M43, M51 or M52 engines.
BMW draws it on the Trunk Lid/Closing System (41_0025) diagram. BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 42 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.
