Genuine BMW part 51 48 8 153 940: Sound insulating lateral trim panelrigh. The number stamped on the part is 51488153940; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8153940. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 coupe (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M44, M50, M52, S50 or S52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Sound Insulating Rear (51_2083) diagram. It weighs about 1.3 kg (2.8 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
