Genuine BMW part 32 33 1 159 745: Insulating washer. The number stamped on the part is 32331159745; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1159745. You will find it on our Steering shelf, under Other Steering parts.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 325i and 328i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Sports steering wheel (32_0611) and Sports steering wheel (32_1908). BMW's catalog calls for three of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 1 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.
