Operating rod
51 21 8 146 23651218146236·short number 8146236Genuine BMW Part
Photos coming soon — see the BMW diagram below
03 View BMW DiagramSee this part on the official exploded view→Genuine BMW part 51 21 8 146 236: Operating rod. The number stamped on the part is 51218146236; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8146236. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 compact (318ti, 1995–1999), with the M42 or M44 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Door lock front (41_0939) and Front Door Control/Door Lock (41_1062). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. 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.
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- Good — minimal wear, fully functional.
- Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
- Acceptable — visible wear, still functional.
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