Right deflection plate, ITS — a genuine BMW part, number 51 16 8 251 242. The number stamped on the part is 51168251242; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8251242. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E46 sedan and touring (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i, 1999–2005), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines.
BMW draws it on the Airbag passenger and head airbag (72_0358) diagram. It weighs about 133 g (0.3 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
