Hardtop-Lift — a genuine BMW part, number 82 11 9 401 433. The number stamped on the part is 82119401433; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 9401433. You will find it on our Merchandise & Accessories shelf, under Other Universal Accessories parts.
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 2 diagrams, among them Universal lift (03_3384) and Hardtop-Lift (03_3387). It weighs about 5.1 kg (11 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
