Genuine BMW part 52 20 7 015 038: Hinge. The number stamped on the part is 52207015038; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7015038. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Seatbelts.
It fits the E46 touring (323i and 325i, 2000–2005), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Seat, rear, seat frame, left (52_2538) and Seat, rear, seat frame, left (52_2547). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 7 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.
