Genuine BMW part 72 12 7 008 027: Label "Deactivation side airbag". The number stamped on the part is 72127008027; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7008027. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Parts and accessories, body 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 6 diagrams, among them Instruction notice, Airbag (71_0431) and Instruction notice, Airbag (71_0568).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
