Clamping spring — a genuine BMW part, number 51 16 1 977 382. The number stamped on the part is 51161977382; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1977382. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe, convertible and touring (318i, 320i, 323i, 325i and 328i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 6 diagrams, among them Glove Box (51_2099) and Glove Box (51_3079). 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.
