Genuine BMW part 51 22 8 119 644: Expanding rivet. The number stamped on the part is 51228119644; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8119644. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 sedan and touring (318i, 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 Locking system, door, rear (41_0685) and Locking system, door, rear (41_0941). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 2 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.
