Genuine BMW part 51 45 8 172 597: Dashboard lid. The number stamped on the part is 51458172597; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8172597. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Covering, inner.
It fits the E36 coupe and convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Dashboard Covering/Passenger's Airbag (51_2115) diagram. It weighs about 243 g (0.5 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
