Support — a genuine BMW part, number 51 16 8 172 467. The number stamped on the part is 51168172467; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8172467. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe and convertible (318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Rear Centre Console (51_2156) diagram. It weighs about 36 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.
