Spacer plate — a genuine BMW part, number 51 24 8 222 363. The number stamped on the part is 51248222363; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8222363. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
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 Trunk Lid/Closing System (41_0810) diagram. It weighs about 12 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.
