BMW E91 Touring Rear Seat Left N/S Side Finisher Black Leather Dakota 7118805

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BMW E91 Touring Rear Seat Left N/S Side Finisher Black Leather Dakota is an original upholstery element designed for the rear interior of the 3 Series estate, allowing you to maintain a consistent, factory look of the cabin. Made of black leather and precisely fitted to the BMW body structure, it ensures aesthetic integration with the other panels. This is a practical solution both for repairing a damaged side finisher and for refreshing the interior in the Seats and benches segment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6971681
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6971681
• Substitutable numbers: 52206971681, 6971681, 7118805
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW E91

The presented side finisher is designed for installation in the rear part of the cabin on the left side, precisely replicating the body line and seat geometry in the BMW E91. The vehicle placement is factory-defined, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of mismatching with original mounts and adjacent upholstery elements.

As an element from the Seats and benches group, the side finisher works with the rear seat and other side panels, creating a visually and functionally consistent set. This solution is particularly important when replacing a single element, where maintaining a uniform interior styling line is a priority.

Material and finish characteristics

The side finisher is finished with black leather upholstery, which corresponds to premium BMW factory interior configurations. The leather provides a pleasant-to-touch surface while being resistant to typical operational loads, such as frequent passenger entry or contact with luggage transported in the rear of the vehicle.

The black color scheme facilitates integration with most interior configurations used in the E91, reducing the visibility of minor dirt and allowing for a subdued, elegant cabin character. The leather finish also makes it easier to keep clean using standard leather upholstery care products.

Function in the rear seat structure

The left rear seat side finisher acts as a structural cover and an aesthetic finish for the side zone in the second row of seats. It is responsible for:

• masking structural elements and seat mounts,
• protecting the side part of the interior against accidental mechanical damage,
• maintaining a consistent upholstery line along the entire rear seat,
• improving the visual quality of the cabin in the rear seat area.

Thanks to the preservation of factory geometry, the side finisher does not interfere with the ergonomics of occupying seats on the rear bench, and its profile is matched to the standard shape of the seats and backrests.

Characteristics of the used element

The element comes from dismantling, which means it is a used part that retains the manufacturer's original specification. Such components are often chosen for interior repairs when the priority is to maintain the factory look and construction without the need to use replacements with a different structure or material texture.

Choosing an original side finisher from the secondary market allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining compatibility with other upholstery elements, which is particularly important in BMW-class vehicles, where interior finish consistency has significant utility and aesthetic value.

Integration with premium interior and additional materials

The leather finish of the side finisher fits well into the concept of building a high-standard interior based on original BMW elements. If you want to better plan your cabin modernization, including seats, steering wheels, or multimedia systems, you will find practical tips in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, where the selection and installation of used equipment components are discussed.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear seat zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seats, or additional side panels, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.