Micro switch f final disconnect.of drive — a genuine BMW part, number 61 31 8 357 702. The number stamped on the part is 61318357702; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8357702. You will find it on our Electrical shelf, under Switch.
It fits the E36 convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1994–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Various Micro Switches (61_0075) diagram. It weighs about 29 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.