This is a genuine BMW heater panel bracket, part number 51 71 1 960 656. The number stamped on the part is 51711960656; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1960656. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 sedan, 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 Heater Closing Panel (64_0092) diagram. It weighs about 30 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.
