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"Load-through system locking" sign

BMW Part Number:71 21 7 160 342
71217160342short number 7160342
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Fits E36 / E46 — 316g, 316i, 316i 1.6, 316i 1.9, 318i, 318is, 318tds, 318ti +10 more
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"Load-through system locking" sign – BMW diagram03 View BMW DiagramSee this part on the official exploded view

"Load-through system locking" sign — a genuine BMW part, number 71 21 7 160 342. The number stamped on the part is 71217160342; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7160342. You will find it on our Tools shelf, under Other Equipment Parts parts.

It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 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. It also fits the E46 sedan, coupe and touring (316i, 1999–2004), with the M43, N40, N42, N45 or N46 engines.

BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Assorted information plates (71_0537) and Assorted information plates (71_0550).

We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.

Details

BMW Part Number71 21 7 160 342
Also written as712171603427160342
QualityGenuine BMW · OEM
CompactM43ManualCH11

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  • Good — minimal wear, fully functional.
  • Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
  • Acceptable — visible wear, still functional.

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