BMW E92 Headrest Rear Seat Left Right Head Rest Cover Cloth Fabric Anthracite

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW E92 Headrest Rear Seat Left Right Head Rest Cover Cloth Fabric Anthracite is an original interior component designed for the rear seat, providing the driver and passengers with proper head support and a consistent upholstery look. Thanks to the use of fabric upholstery in anthracite, the headrest harmoniously fits into the factory styling of the BMW 3 Series E92, maintaining aesthetics and functionality in line with OEM equipment. It is a practical solution for replacing a damaged element or completing missing rear seat equipment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6978237
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6978237
• Substitutable numbers: 52206978237, 6978237, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and fitment

The presented headrest is dedicated to the rear seat of the BMW 3 Series E92 and has been designed for installation on the left, right, or center side of the backrest, depending on the interior configuration. The construction is based on factory mounting points, which allows for installation without modifications, while maintaining the correct head support geometry and alignment with the rear seat backrest line.

The item belongs to the Headrests category, meaning it is responsible for passive safety and the comfort of passengers in the rear seat. Proper fitment to the BMW E92 model minimizes the risk of incorrect height and distance adjustment of the headrest relative to the passenger's head.

Construction and upholstery material

The headrest is made of anthracite fabric upholstery, which ensures a durable, easy-to-maintain surface and consistency with factory BMW equipment packages. Fabric upholstery is resistant to daily wear and tear, which is important for intensive use of the rear seat.

The interior of the headrest has been designed to provide appropriate resilience and stability, ensuring the passenger's head rests on it in a controlled manner. The shape and profile are adapted to the geometry of the BMW E92 rear seat backrest, which translates into ergonomic neck positioning while driving.

Vehicle placement and function

The element is intended for installation in the rear part of the cabin, on the left or right side of the seat, in accordance with the factory seating layout. This placement allows for:

• increasing neck protection for passengers during sudden braking,
• maintaining a uniform visual line of the rear seat,
• retaining full functionality of the headrest height adjustment (if present in the specific vehicle configuration).

Thanks to its compatibility with the original BMW design, the headrest works with factory guides and mounting mechanisms, which facilitates installation and subsequent adjustment.

Product characteristics and practical application

The offered headrest is a used original part, which in practice means maintaining the factory shape, proportions, and quality characteristic of the BMW brand. Original geometry is important both for comfort and for the proper operation of passive safety systems, which assume a specific position of the head relative to the backrest.

The product is suitable for situations such as:

• replacing a headrest after mechanical damage or upholstery wear,
• completing a missing element after previous interior modifications,
• restoring the BMW E92 interior to a configuration close to factory condition.

Thanks to the consistent anthracite color and fabric finish, the headrest allows for an aesthetic completion of the interior project without the need to replace the entire rear seat.

Integration with other BMW headrests

When upgrading the entire rear seating area, it is worth ensuring a set of headrests with the same material and color specifications. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear seat area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional headrests, supports, or backrest trim elements, check the available parts in the BMW Headrests category.

Additional technical information and selection of used parts

When selecting used interior elements such as headrests, it is important to pay attention to the compatibility of the upholstery material, color, and suitability for a specific body model. In case of doubts regarding completing cabin equipment and the impact of used components on driving comfort, our guide material may be helpful. You can find more about the practical aspects of selecting used equipment and suspension components in the article Stock vs. sports suspension – design differences and is it worth buying used suspension parts?.