BMW E92 LCI Rear Panel Seat Cream Beige 9166913

BMW E92 LCI Rear Panel Seat Cream Beige is an original upholstery component designed to refresh the back of the seat in your facelifted BMW 3 Series. The light, cream beige color ensures consistency with the factory interior finish, while the precise design facilitates installation and enhances the cabin's aesthetics. This is a practical solution for drivers who want to restore a neat appearance to their seat in a professional and OEM-compliant manner.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9166913-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9166913
• Substitutable numbers: 52109166913, 9166913, 52106979313, 6979313
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and compatibility with BMW E92 LCI

The presented rear panel is a seat upholstery component intended for installation on the back of the backrest in the facelifted (LCI) BMW E92 model. The construction, based on the factory design, ensures proper fitment with the original seat frame and other interior elements. As a result, once installed, the panel creates a uniform surface without unnatural gaps or material tension. The light, cream beige shade allows for an aesthetic match with stock upholstery in a similar tone, which is particularly important when replacing individual interior components. Color and structural consistency reduces the risk of visual discrepancies between the newly installed panel and the remaining seat components.

Structural and functional characteristics

The rear seat panel serves as a protective and finishing element, shielding the back of the backrest from dirt and mechanical damage caused by rear-seat passengers. Its rigid yet sufficiently flexible construction facilitates installation and removal during seat maintenance work. The component has been designed to:

• maintain a stable position on the backrest without looseness or vibrations,
• provide an even, smooth surface facing the rear of the cabin,
• facilitate service access to the interior of the seat if removal is required. Thanks to its factory origin, the panel is compatible with original mounting points, which translates into a predictable installation process and limits the need for additional modifications.

Condition, origin, and advantages of using a used part

The offered rear seat panel comes from dismantling and is classified as a used part. This means the item has been previously used but has retained its functionality and can be reused in another vehicle. Choosing an original used component allows you to maintain the factory fit and character of the interior while reducing costs compared to new replacements. Using original upholstery elements from dismantling has several practical benefits:

• maintaining compliance with BMW factory specifications regarding shape and mounting points,
• more natural color matching with other interior elements,
• reducing waste by reusing functional components. For owners planning to refresh the cabin or perform a local repair of a damaged backrest, such a panel is a reasonable compromise between quality and cost.

Application in the rear seat area

The rear panel is installed in the rear area of the seat, facing the passengers sitting in the back. In practice, it is responsible for:

• aesthetic finishing of the rear surface of the backrest,
• protecting internal seat components from accidental damage,
• maintaining an orderly appearance of the cabin, especially in cars used daily or for representative purposes. Replacing a worn, scratched, or cracked panel with a functional unit in cream beige allows for a quick improvement in the visual perception of the interior without the need to interfere with the entire seat upholstery. This is a particularly beneficial solution when preparing a car for sale or after local mechanical damage.

Integration with other BMW Seats and Benches elements

The rear seat panel is part of a larger system of seat elements in BMW, including frames, foam, upholstery, and covers. In the case of a comprehensive interior refresh, it is worth considering other components from this group to achieve a consistent visual and functional effect. 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 backrests, seat cushions, or additional covers, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

Substantive support and inspiration for interior modernization

If you are considering a broader transformation of your car's cabin and want to better understand how replacing seats or their components affects driving comfort and the perceived value of the vehicle, it is worth consulting our guide materials. Practical tips on selecting branded seats from dismantling, their impact on ergonomics, and the cost-effectiveness of such an investment can be found in the article Interior transformation: How branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car.