BMW 3 Series E46 Compact Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Headrest Cloth Anthracite

BMW 3 Series E46 Compact Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Headrest Cloth Anthracite is an original interior component designed for installation on either the driver or front passenger seat. Thanks to its factory-standard construction and anthracite upholstery, it ensures a cohesive cabin look and provides solid head support, which is essential for both comfort and safety while driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7035636
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7035636
• Substitutable numbers: 52107035636, 7035636
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and compatibility

The presented headrest has been designed specifically for the BMW 3 Series E46 Compact model and is adapted for installation on the left or right front seats. The mounting design corresponds to the factory guides in the seat backrest, allowing for secure seating and smooth height adjustment within the range provided by the manufacturer.

The item belongs to the Other seat parts group, making it ideal for replacing a damaged, missing, or non-original headrest in a vehicle where you want to maintain the factory interior specification.

Construction and functional properties

The headrest is made of textile material in an anthracite shade, color-matched to the typical upholstery used in the BMW E46 Compact. The padding provides stable head support, and the carefully selected firmness promotes comfort during long journeys.

Key functional features:

• original geometry matched to the shape of the seat backrest in the BMW E46 Compact,
• height adjustment within the standard range provided for front seats,
• anthracite cloth upholstery, facilitating the maintenance of a cohesive interior aesthetic,
• stable guides ensuring secure retention of the headrest position.

Use in daily operation

A properly selected headrest is important not only visually but also ergonomically. Correct height adjustment helps reduce strain on the cervical spine, especially during sudden braking. This component allows you to restore the full functionality of the seat in situations where the previous headrest was damaged, worn out, or replaced with a part inconsistent with the original specification.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape and dimensions, installation is intuitive – the headrest slides into the existing guides in the seat backrest without the need for modifications or additional adapters. This is a practical solution for interior restoration, replacing a single element, or completing missing parts after disassembly.

Benefits of choosing an original BMW headrest

By choosing the BMW 3 Series E46 Compact Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Headrest Cloth Anthracite, you gain:

• visual consistency with other upholstery elements,
• certainty of fit for both driver and passenger front seats,
• preservation of factory ergonomics and adjustment range,
• the possibility of aesthetic and technical interior restoration without interfering with the seat structure.

The product comes from the BMW segment, which means compliance with the stylistic line and quality standards applied by the manufacturer for this model.

Interior modernization expansion and technical knowledge

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 headrests, side supports, or additional adjustment modules, check the available parts in the Other BMW seat parts category.

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