Seat Headrest BMW E90 E91 LCI Rear Seat Middle Folding Head Rest Leather Grey

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Seat Headrest BMW E90 E91 LCI Rear Seat Middle Folding Head Rest Leather Grey is an original rear seat component designed for installation in the middle position of the backrest. This used BMW part ensures a consistent interior look while improving the comfort and safety of the rear passenger. Featuring fabric upholstery in a subtle grey color, the headrest blends perfectly with the factory cabin finish.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7246484
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7246484
• Substitutable numbers: 52207246484, 7246484, 52207216196, 7216196
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Grey
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and BMW compatibility

The presented headrest is designed as the middle element of the rear seat in BMW 3 Series E90/E91 models after the facelift (LCI). Its placement in the rear of the vehicle helps improve head support for the passenger sitting in the middle, which is important for both comfort and neck protection during sudden braking.

Being an original BMW part ensures proper fitment with the backrest, stable seating in the guides, and maintenance of the factory interior lines. It is a practical solution when replacing a worn, missing, or damaged headrest in vehicles after the LCI body modernization.

Material, color, and ergonomics

The headrest is made of fabric upholstery, which promotes breathability and reduces surface heating on sunny days. The material structure is easy to keep clean and works well with other textile seat elements.

The grey finish allows for a neutral match with many BMW E90/E91 LCI interior configurations, including both light and dark upholstery variants. The shape of the headrest has been developed for stable head support, which improves the ergonomics of sitting in the middle rear seat during longer journeys.

Function in the rear passenger area

The placement of the headrest in the rear of the vehicle is important for the completeness of the seat equipment and meeting safety requirements for all seating positions. A properly selected middle headrest:

• complements the set of protective elements in the rear seat,
• improves travel comfort for the passenger sitting in the center,
• maintains a consistent look of the backrest and seat lines,
• reduces the risk of improper head support during sudden maneuvers.

For users who pay attention to cabin aesthetics, replacing a missing or color-mismatched headrest with an original BMW part allows for restoring a uniform look to the rear interior.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The item comes from the Other seat parts group and is used, making it a reasonable choice for a budget-friendly yet high-quality interior restoration. This type of headrest is suitable both for post-collision repairs and for the gradual restoration of complete rear seat equipment in a BMW E90/E91 LCI.

Thanks to the preservation of factory geometry and mounts, installation proceeds in a manner similar to the original service procedure – once correctly seated in the guides, the headrest operates within the intended height adjustment range, providing stable head support.

BMW interior expansion and tuning

If you are planning a broader cabin modernization, replacing the middle headrest can be one of the stages of refreshing the rear seat, alongside replacing side headrests, seat cushions, or backrests. For those interested in a broader approach to cabin personalization using second-hand parts, practical tips can be found in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts – how to use used seats and steering wheels.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional headrests, backrest components, or upholstery fragments, check out the available parts in the Other BMW seat parts category.