BMW E36 Saloon Touring Fabric Cloth Flock Pique Grey Front Left N/S Seat

BMW E36 Saloon Touring Fabric Cloth Flock Pique Grey Front Left N/S Seat is an original interior component from the Seats and Benches category, designed for installation on the driver's side in BMW E36 Saloon and Touring models. The used OEM construction ensures a proper fit to the rails, mounting points, and cabin geometry, while the grey fabric upholstery allows for a visually consistent seat replacement without interfering with the interior styling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8201687
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8201687
• Substitutable numbers: 52108201687, 8201687
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW E36

The presented driver's seat is designed as a front left-mounted component, in accordance with the factory interior architecture of the BMW E36 in Saloon and Touring versions. This ensures the correct driving position, compatibility with standard rails and mounting points, and proper integration with other cockpit elements.

Thanks to the use of the original BMW construction, the seat maintains the correct seat and backrest geometry, which translates into predictable back support and a stable driver position during city and highway driving.

Construction and upholstery material

The seat uses durable fabric upholstery, selected for its resistance to daily wear and ease of cleaning. The material structure promotes heat and moisture dissipation, which improves comfort in various temperature conditions.

The grey color scheme allows for aesthetic integration with most factory BMW E36 interior configurations, reducing the visibility of typical operational dirt. This is a practical solution both for a single seat replacement and for gradual cabin restoration.

Function, ergonomics, and application

As a driver's seat mounted on the front left, this component is responsible for key ergonomic aspects in the BMW E36. The properly contoured seat and backrest help maintain a stable position behind the wheel, which is important for longer trips and dynamic driving.

The product is particularly suitable when:

• the existing seat is mechanically damaged or excessively worn,
• a staged interior restoration is being carried out while maintaining original BMW solutions,
• it is important to maintain a consistent cabin appearance without using non-factory replacements.

Characteristics of the used seat

The seat comes from disassembly and has the status of a used OEM component, which means it was previously used in a vehicle but retains its structural functionality. This type of component is a good choice when the priority is compliance with the factory BMW specification and a rational cost of repair or interior upgrade.

Choosing an original used seat allows you to maintain the visual and technical consistency of the cabin without the need to adapt mounts or modify upholstery for universal replacements.

Interior expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as passenger seats, rear benches, or headrests, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

To better plan your cabin transformation and assess the impact of seat replacement on comfort and vehicle value, it is worth reading the guide: Interior transformation: how branded seats from disassembly improve comfort and increase car value. You will find practical tips on selecting used seats and combining them with the existing interior arrangement.