This is a genuine BMW operating rod, part number 52 20 7 027 567. The number stamped on the part is 52207027567; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7027567. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Seatbelts.
It fits the E46 compact (316ti, 318td, 318ti, 320td and 325ti, 2001–2004), with the M47N, M54, N40, N42, N45 or N46 engines.
BMW draws it on the Seat, rear, seat frame, through-loading (52_2811) diagram. BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 8 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.
