Sound insulating cover — a genuine BMW part, number 51 48 1 977 562. The number stamped on the part is 51481977562; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1977562. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 sedan, touring and compact (318i, 318ti, 320i, 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 2 diagrams, among them Sound Insulating Front (51_2071) and Sound Insulating Front (51_2192). It weighs about 563 g (1.2 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
