BMW E90 Seat Headrest Rear Centre Middle Backrest Leather Sattel Braun 7256603

The BMW E90 rear center seat headrest in Sattel Braun leather is an original interior component designed for installation in the rear seating area. Its leather finish in Sattel Braun ensures color consistency within the cabin while providing comfortable head support for the passenger in the middle rear seat. This is a practical solution for both repairs and restoring the factory appearance of the BMW 3 Series E90 interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7256603
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7256603
• Substitutable numbers: 7256603, 52207256603, 7216199, 52207216199
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Headrest Purpose and Function

The headrest presented is a rear center seat backrest element, mounted in the rear bench seat area. Its purpose is to provide stable head support for the passenger sitting in the middle, enhancing safety and improving ergonomics during longer journeys. The design is specifically for the BMW E90, ensuring correct support angles and a perfect fit with the seat back.

The Sattel Braun leather surface allows for an aesthetically pleasing integration of the headrest into the factory interior, without visible tonal differences. This is particularly important when replacing a single element due to mechanical damage or wear, where maintaining a consistent look for the rear bench is desired.

Materials and Finish

The headrest is made from durable, pleasant-to-the-touch leather, color-matched to the Sattel Braun upholstery used in the BMW E90. This type of finish provides:

• adequate resistance to daily use in the rear cabin,
• ease of cleaning with standard leather care products,
• a cohesive, elegant interior appearance characteristic of the BMW brand.

Thanks to its original manufacturing, the element retains the correct geometry and filling firmness, which translates to stable head support without excessive sagging or deformation.

Installation and Compatibility

The headrest is designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle, in the center seat position of the backrest. The construction relies on the factory guides and mountings used in the BMW E90, allowing for a near plug-and-play installation without the need for structural modifications to the seat back.

Its original BMW origin ensures full compatibility with the standard upholstery and the headrest height adjustment mechanism, if provided in the specific seat configuration. This is a particularly beneficial solution for post-accident repairs or for restoring the completeness of the rear bench after the removal of previous components.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Headrest

Choosing an original rear center headrest for the BMW E90 allows you to maintain factory safety and ergonomics standards. The component has been designed specifically for this model, ensuring that it:

• provides proper head support for the passenger in the center seat,
• maintains a cohesive interior look in Sattel Braun color,
• fits existing mounting points in the seat back without requiring adaptation.

This is a practical solution for both users who care about the visual condition of their cabin and for workshops specializing in BMW interior repairs, who prioritize the use of original components.

Expanding Interior Upgrades and Tuning with Used Parts

If you are planning a broader interior upgrade for your BMW E90, it is worth considering the use of used OEM parts, which allow you to maintain high quality at a reasonable cost. Practical tips on selecting and safely using used components can be found in the article Tuning with Used Parts – How to Gain Performance Without Losing a Fortune, which discusses issues such as reliability and cost-effectiveness of such solutions.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as headrests, guides, or additional backrest modules, check the available parts in the Other BMW Seat Parts category.