Left upper part of seat mechanism — a genuine BMW part, number 52 10 8 201 603. The number stamped on the part is 52108201603; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8201603. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Tail trim. BMW has since replaced it with 8201613.
It fits the E36 sedan and touring (318i, 320i, 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 2 diagrams, among them Front Seat Electrical Backrest Frame (52_0706) and BMW Sports Seat Frame Electrical (52_0708). It weighs about 8.6 kg (19 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
