Battery tray — a genuine BMW part, number 51 71 1 977 799. The number stamped on the part is 51711977799; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1977799. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 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 the Splash Wall Parts (41_0936) diagram. It weighs about 440 g (1.0 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
