BMW F40 Rear Seat Finisher Left N/S Bench Side Cover Black Cloth Alcantara

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. 

BMW F40 Rear Seat Finisher Left N/S Bench Side Cover Black Cloth Alcantara is an original component from the Seats and benches group, designed for installation on the left side of the rear bench in BMW F40 series models. The black cloth upholstery with an Alcantara-like texture allows for a visually consistent addition or replacement of the factory backrest, maintaining interior aesthetics and proper lateral support for passengers.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8096853
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8096853
• Substitutable numbers: 8096853, 52208096853
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW F40

The presented side backrest has been designed specifically for the BMW F40 rear bench, intended for the left side of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory construction geometry, the correct mounting points, tilt angle, and profiling are maintained, which facilitates installation and allows for achieving an OEM fit with the remaining upholstery elements.

The element is part of the rear seat system, responsible for lateral torso support for passengers and a stable finish to the seat edge. The appropriately selected shape of the backrest helps to reduce passenger sliding during cornering and improves the subjective feeling of comfort while driving.

Upholstery material and finish character

The backrest is made using black cloth upholstery with a structure similar to Alcantara, which provides a pleasant-to-touch, slightly matte surface. This type of material:

• ensures stable body support, reducing clothing slippage on the backrest,
• promotes the maintenance of a uniform, toned-down interior style,
• is practical for everyday use and blends well with other dark cabin elements.

The black color scheme facilitates integration with the factory BMW F40 interior, regardless of the equipment variant, while allowing for the aesthetic replacement of a single seat segment without the need to interfere with other elements.

Function in the seating system and benefits of installation

The left rear bench side backrest plays an important role in the seating system structure, responsible for:

• stable lateral support for the passenger sitting on the rear left side,
• closing the bench structure and providing an aesthetic finish to the side part of the interior,
• maintaining a consistent upholstery line between the seat base, center backrest, and side panels.

Replacing a worn or damaged backrest with an original salvaged part allows for restoring the factory look of the rear cabin, reducing unwanted structural play, and improving the comfort of rear passengers. This is particularly important for cars used on longer routes, where stable back and side support translates into less fatigue.

Characteristics of the used element

The backrest comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains the original BMW specification. This type of component is a good choice in situations where maintaining the factory look of the interior is a priority, while simultaneously optimizing repair or renovation costs. A used element from this group allows for matching the texture and shade of the upholstery to the remaining parts of the bench in a more natural way than in the case of new replacements with a different material structure.

Expansion and modernization of the BMW seating area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat bases, or headrests, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

If you are considering a wider interior transformation, replacing a larger number of upholstery elements or seat sets, it is worth familiarizing yourself with tips regarding the selection of branded salvaged components – this is discussed in detail in the article Interior transformation: how branded salvaged seats improve comfort and car value, which will help you plan a consistent cabin modernization in terms of ergonomics and aesthetics.