Genuine BMW part 51 45 8 230 035: Nut holder. The number stamped on the part is 51458230035; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8230035. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Covering, inner.
It fits every E46 body style (320i, 323i and 325i, 1999–2006), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them Steering wheel column adjustment, electr (32_1197) and Manually adjust. steering column (32_1223). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 20 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.
