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BMW Part Number51 21 8 237 289

Left operating rod

E36 316i, 318i, 318is & more · 03/1992–03/1997 · one of 4 types

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Fits E36 316i–M3 & more 1990–98

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Other types · 4 in all

Left operating rod – BMW diagram

Callout -- on BMW’s drawing “FRONT DOOR-HINGE/DOOR BRAKE”. Open the drawing →

Also shown on FRONT DOOR CONTROL/DOOR LOCK, FRONT DOOR CONTROL/DOOR LOCK.

Genuine BMW part 51 21 8 237 289: Left operating rod. You will find it under Interior Body (Other Body equipment parts). It supersedes the older number 51 21 8 223 649, so a part carrying that number is the same part.

Fits E36 318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3 (1992–1999), coupe and convertible, with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines.

BMW draws it on 3 drawings, among them Front Door-Hinge/Door Brake and Front Door Control/Door Lock. It weighs about 45 g (under 0.1 lb).

Out of stock. Request it and we will notify you when it is in stock.

Details

EnginesM42, M43, M44, M50, M52, S50, S52
Weight0.04 kg

Used parts are inspected and graded: Good (minimal wear), Fair (normal wear) or Acceptable (visible wear). All fully working. Returns: 30 days if a part arrives damaged or not as described.

BMW has renumbered this part. All of these numbers are the same part.

  • 51 21 8 237 289currentOut of stock
  • 51 21 8 223 649replaced by 51 21 8 237 289

The other parts on BMW’s drawing “FRONT DOOR-HINGE/DOOR BRAKE”. Open the drawing →

#PartIn stockAction
--Left operating rod · this part6 numbers at this calloutOut of stock
01Front left door, aluminium6 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
02Front door brakeOut of stockRequest
03Hex Bolt with washerOut of stockRequest
04PinOut of stockRequest
05Securing plateOut of stockRequest
06Gasket, door brakeOut of stockRequest
07Left upper front door hinge4 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
08Left lower front door hinge4 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
09Repair kit for door hingeOut of stockRequest
10Blind plugOut of stockRequest
11Spacer2 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
12Covering left4 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
13PlugOut of stockRequest
14Hex nut2 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
15Hex BoltOut of stockRequest

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