Genuine BMW part 51 16 8 238 583: Protection cap, gear shift lug steptronic. The number stamped on the part is 51168238583; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8238583. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E46 sedan, coupe and touring (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i, 1999–2006), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Autom.Transmiss.Steptronic Shift Parts (25_0246) and Storing Partition Cover (51_3298). It weighs about 51 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.
