Cover cup, hook — a genuine BMW part, number 51 71 8 216 117. The number stamped on the part is 51718216117; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8216117. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E46 sedan and touring (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i, 1999–2005), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them Door trim panel, front (51_3245) and Door trim panel, front / side airbag (51_3246). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 10 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.
