Genuine BMW part 51 24 7 129 527: Shortened gas pressurized spring. The number stamped on the part is 51247129527; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7129527. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
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 Trunk Lid/Closing System (41_1403) diagram. BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 372 g (0.8 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
