BMW X5 E53 1 Rear Seat Right O/S Heated Backrest Cover Black Leather

BMW X5 E53 1 Rear Seat Right O/S Heated Backrest Cover Black Leather is an original upholstery component designed for installation on the right side of the rear seat. Made of black leather upholstery, it provides a seamless complement to the factory interior, allowing for an aesthetic and functional replacement of a worn backrest while maintaining BMW's factory standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8262164-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8262164
• Substitutable numbers: 52208262164, 8262164
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and fitment for BMW X5 E53

The presented backrest cover is dedicated to the rear seat row of the BMW X5 E53 generation, on the right side. The component has been designed as part of the original interior trim, ensuring a proper fit to the seat structure, mounts, and the factory backrest heating system.

The backrest is intended for vehicles equipped with the heated rear seats function, which allows for maintaining passenger thermal comfort while replacing worn or damaged upholstery.

Material and upholstery finish

The cover is made of genuine black leather, consistent with the factory finish of the BMW X5 E53 interior. The leather upholstery provides:

• a consistent look with other seat elements and door panels,
• adequate resistance to daily use,
• easier maintenance compared to textile materials.

The color and surface texture have been selected to maintain the characteristic, understated style of the BMW interior, without visual compromises compared to the original trim.

Heating function and user comfort

The backrest is adapted to work with the factory rear seat heating system, which allows for maintaining the full functionality of comfort equipment. The design of the cover enables proper heat distribution on the backrest surface without interfering with seat ergonomics.

Thanks to this, replacing a worn component does not limit the operation of the heating system, and rear seat passengers maintain travel comfort in lower temperatures.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered backrest cover is a used part, sourced from dismantling. This type of component is a cost-effective solution for interior repairs when you want to maintain the original BMW specification while optimizing costs. A used part allows for visual matching with other cabin elements that are also not brand new.

Application in repairs and interior modernization

The BMW X5 E53 1 Rear Seat Right O/S Heated Backrest Cover will work well both for local repair of damaged upholstery and for broader restoration of the rear seat. It can be used in situations such as:

• replacing a worn or cracked backrest,
• restoring heating functionality after upholstery damage,
• replacing a missing component after interior dismantling.

Choosing an original component allows you to maintain stylistic consistency and proper fitment with the seat structure.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the interior zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional upholstery panels, seat fragments, or interior covers, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

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