Genuine BMW part 41 12 8 232 108: Lateral backrest bearing bracket. The number stamped on the part is 41128232108; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8232108. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Bodywork parts.
It fits the E36 sedan and coupe (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 the Partition trunk (41_0813) diagram. BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 45 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.
