Genuine BMW part 51 47 8 117 523: Pin. The number stamped on the part is 51478117523; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8117523. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 sedan and coupe (318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 5 diagrams, among them Trunk trim panel (51_1656) and Trunk trim panel (51_1657). It weighs about 1 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.
