Lever — a genuine BMW part, number 52 10 8 201 783. The number stamped on the part is 52108201783; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8201783. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Tail trim.
It fits the E36 coupe, convertible and compact (318i, 318ti, 323i, 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 Single Parts of Front Seat Controls (52_0630) and Single Parts of Front Seat Controls (52_0631). It weighs about 14 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.
