Expanding rivet — a genuine BMW part, number 51 47 8 166 992. The number stamped on the part is 51478166992; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8166992. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1994–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Side panel, front (41_0056) and Folding top compartment lid (41_0849).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
