Folding top flap drive — a genuine BMW part, number 67 61 8 353 577. The number stamped on the part is 67618353577; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8353577. You will find it on our Instruments & Electronics shelf, under Other Electric drive unit/system 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 the Electrical Folding Top (54_0182) diagram. It weighs about 2.2 kg (4.8 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
