Genuine BMW part 51 16 8 238 815: Left deflection plate, ITS. The number stamped on the part is 51168238815; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8238815. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E46 coupe (323i, 325i, 328i, 330i and M3, 2000–2006), with the M52, M54, M56 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Trim panel A- / B- / C-Column (51_3733) and Airbag passenger and head airbag (72_0358). It weighs about 60 g (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.
