Genuine BMW part 52 10 8 099 118: Lever outer right. The number stamped on the part is 52108099118; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8099118. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Tail trim.
It fits the E46 coupe (323i, 325i, 328i, 330i and M3, 2000–2006), with the M52, M54, M56 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Front Seat Backrest Unlocking (52_2499) and Front Seat Backrest Frame/Rear Panel (52_2505). It weighs about 21 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.
