51 21 8 212 169Operating rod
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Fits E46 316i–M3 & more 1997–2004 — M52, M54, M56 engines
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Callout 04 on BMW’s drawing “Door mechanism front (up to 09/00)”. Open the drawing →
Also shown on Door swivel handle, front (from 09/00).
Operating rod — a genuine BMW part, number 51 21 8 212 169. You will find it under Interior Body (Other Body equipment parts).
Fits E46 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i (1999–2006), sedan, coupe, convertible and touring, with the M52, M54 or M56 engines.
BMW draws it on 2 drawings, among them Door mechanism front (up to 09/00) and Door swivel handle, front (from 09/00). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 10 g (under 0.1 lb).
Out of stock. Request it and we will notify you when it is in stock.
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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 mechanism front (up to 09/00)”. Open the drawing →
| # | Part | In stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | door lock with motor actuator, left8 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 02 | Torx-bolt with washer | Out of stock | Request |
| 03 | Plug | Out of stock | Request |
| 04 | Operating rod · this part3 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | |
| 05 | Bowden cable, door opener2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 06 | Torx-countersunk screw | Out of stock | Request |
| 07 | cover, lock wedge2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 08 | Latch striker2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 09 | Covering left8 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 10 | Handle bracket left8 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 11 | Lock with code left4 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 12 | Handle bracket base, left2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 13 | Base, lock cylinder, left2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 14 | Carrier, outside door handle, left2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 15 | Fillister head screw | Out of stock | Request |
| 16 | Torx bolt for aluminium | Out of stock | Request |
| 17 | Lock plate2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 18 | Door handle, inside left6 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 19 | Gasket left2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 20 | Gasket left2 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 21 | Covering left8 numbers at this callout | Out of stock | Request |
| 22 | Reinforcement | Out of stock | Request |
| 23 | Circlip | Out of stock | Request |
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