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Name this part...#143734

By aridaen - Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:48 pm

- Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:48 pm #143734

Hi everyone,

i'm not surprised anymore when it comes to discovering new unknown parts when disassembling this 928. Removing the left side carpet section and the small piece of carpet in front of the rear left seat, I find this bit of plastic. I can't find it in PET, has anyone had experience with this thing? I'm sure I need both left and right side.

1986.5 928 5-Speed Manual Zinnmetallic
2015 BMW 335i Black Sapphire Metallic
2015 BMW 535i Glacier Silver Metallic

Re: Name this part...#143751

By maddog2020 - Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:31 pm

- Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:31 pm #143751

its just a cover for the rear lower control arm bracket bolt end that pokes thru from underneath.

Re: Name this part...#143828

By aridaen - Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:28 am

- Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:28 am #143828

I guess i won't worry about replacing it, especially since I didn't even know it was there.

1986.5 928 5-Speed Manual Zinnmetallic
2015 BMW 335i Black Sapphire Metallic
2015 BMW 535i Glacier Silver Metallic

Re: Name this part...#143865

By worf - Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:31 pm

- Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:31 pm #143865

aridaen wrote: ↑Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:28 am I guess i won't worry about replacing it, especially since I didn't even know it was there.

The cover is there to protect the carpet from begin damaged from underneath by the bolt.

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