Genuine BMW part 54 31 8 203 869: Wire-strap front. The number stamped on the part is 54318203869; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8203869. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Sliding Roof / Folding Top 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 2 diagrams, among them Manual/Electromech.Semiautom.Folding Top (54_0180) and Softtop, electromech. all-autom (54_0199). It weighs about 41 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.
