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BMW Part Number51 21 8 146 236

Operating rod

E36 316g, 316i 1.6, 316i 1.9 & more · one of 3 types

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Fits E36 316g–323ti & more 1994–99 — M42, M44 engines

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Other types · 3 in all

Operating rod – BMW diagram

Callout 03 on BMW’s drawing “Door lock front”. Open the drawing →

Also shown on FRONT DOOR CONTROL/DOOR LOCK.

Genuine BMW part 51 21 8 146 236: Operating rod. You will find it under Interior Body (Other Body equipment parts).

Fits E36 318ti (1995–1999), compact, with the M42 or M44 engines.

BMW draws it on 2 drawings, among them Door lock front and Front Door Control/Door Lock. BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 14 g (under 0.1 lb).

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Details

EnginesM42, M44
Weight0.01 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.

The other parts on BMW’s drawing “Door lock front”. Open the drawing →

#PartIn stockAction
--Lever4 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
01Door lock front left10 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
02Torx-bolt with washerOut of stockRequest
03Operating rod · this part3 numbers at this calloutOut of stock
04Lock button4 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
05Torx-countersunk screwOut of stockRequest
06Latch striker2 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
07Striker plate gasket3 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
08Lock plateOut of stockRequest
09Actuator f front door2 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
10Cable holderOut of stockRequest
11Covering capOut of stockRequest
12Microswitch clipOut of stockRequest
13MicroswitchOut of stockRequest
14Countersunk screwOut of stockRequest
15Left micro switch door catch2 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
17CirclipOut of stockRequest
18GrommetOut of stockRequest
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