Front Seat Headrest BMW E90 LCI E91 LCI Left Right N/O/S Head Rest Black Leather

Front Seat Headrest BMW E90 LCI E91 LCI Left Right N/O/S Head Rest Black Leather is an original interior component designed for installation on the front seats, suitable for both the driver and passenger side. This used, factory-spec construction provides proper head support and a consistent look with other cabin elements, maintaining the understated and elegant style characteristic of BMW. With its black leather upholstery, the headrest blends well with most interior configurations in the 3 Series E90/E91 LCI models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7843952
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7843952
• Substitutable numbers: 7843952, 52107843952
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Headrests

Purpose and compatibility with BMW E90/E91 LCI

The presented headrest has been designed specifically for the front seats of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 LCI (facelift) generation, with the ability to be mounted on either the left or right side. This ensures the retention of factory geometry, proper height, and shape, which translates into a comfortable head position while driving and compatibility with the original guides in the seat backrest.

Its original BMW origin ensures precise fitment with the seat structure, without the need for modifications or adjustments to the mounts. This is a particularly beneficial solution when replacing a damaged headrest due to a collision, mechanical wear, or during a partial interior restoration.

Material, color, and finish characteristics

The headrest belongs to the Headrests category and is finished with black leather upholstery. The leather surface provides a pleasant-to-the-touch, thermally neutral material that works well with factory leather and mixed (e.g., leather + fabric) seats in this BMW series.

Key functional features of this component include:

• a consistent black color matched to typical BMW E90/E91 LCI interior configurations,
• leather upholstery that is easy to keep clean during daily use,
• retention of the factory shape, promoting stable head support.

Safety and comfort function

The front seat headrest plays an important role in ergonomics and passive safety. A properly selected height and profile limit excessive head movement during sudden braking or rear-end collisions, and also reduce neck fatigue during longer trips.

In this BMW model, the headrest construction has been designed to:

• provide stable support in the typical position behind the wheel or in the passenger seat,
• maintain the proper distance between the head and the backrest,
• remain compatible with the height adjustment in the factory seat frame.

As a result, replacing a worn or damaged element with the presented headrest allows for the restoration of the original protective and comfort properties of the front seats.

Condition, origin, and practical application

The item is offered as a used BMW headrest, which in practice means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of normal wear, while maintaining full structural functionality. This is a cost-effective solution for users who want to maintain the original character of the interior while optimizing repair or partial cabin modernization costs.

Replacing the headrest is usually straightforward – in most cases, it comes down to sliding the old element out of the guides and seating the new one into the same sockets, while maintaining the correct mounting direction. This allows for a quick restoration of the consistent look of the seats and improves travel comfort.

Interior modernization expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front seat area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional headrests, adjustment elements, or complementary seat components, check out the available parts in the BMW Headrests category.

While working on driving comfort, it is also worth paying attention to the condition of the suspension, which directly affects the feeling of unevenness and vehicle stability. If you want to better understand where disturbing noises come from and how to approach repairs economically, check out the article Suspension knocking? Discover a clever way to restore factory handling precision without spending a fortune at the service center, where you will find practical tips on diagnosis and selecting used parts from dismantling.