Operating rod — a genuine BMW part, number 51 24 8 119 838. The number stamped on the part is 51248119838; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8119838. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe, convertible and compact (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 325i and 328i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them Trunk Lid/Closing System (41_0810) and Central locking system (41_0837). It weighs about 15 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.
