mysterious piece bmw 1602

[francy62]

Can anyone help me to know where this piece goes?
Thank you

[sundw2002]

Salut,
that's a part to stop the battery from walking forwards (models from 4-1971 to 8-1973), to be placed in left from the battery (when standing on the left side).
It shall prevent battery plus to contact ground.
A bientot
Wolf

[francy62]

Thank you very much