BMW E90 Rear Seat Backrest Back Cover Couch Leather Dakota Lemon

BMW E90 Rear Seat Backrest Back Cover Couch Leather Dakota Lemon is an original upholstery component designed for installation on the rear seat of the BMW 3 Series E90. The leather surface in the Dakota Lemon shade allows for a visually consistent replacement of a worn backrest, maintaining the factory character of the interior and premium-class aesthetics. This is a solution for users who want to technically refresh the rear part of the cabin without the costly, full replacement of the upholstery.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7146870
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7146870
• Substitutable numbers: 52207146870, 7146870
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and function in the BMW E90

The presented BMW E90 Rear Seat Backrest Back Cover Couch Leather Dakota Lemon is a component mounted in the rear part of the passenger cabin. It was designed as a factory component for the 3 Series E90, which ensures proper fitment to the body structure, mounting points, and seat geometry. This maintains the correct passenger position as well as compatibility with other rear seat components.

The backrest serves both a structural and aesthetic function – it stabilizes the rear part of the seat while creating a consistent upholstery surface in the cabin. The Dakota Lemon version allows for maintaining a uniform interior finish in vehicles factory-equipped with this color configuration.

Upholstery material and finish

The element is made of leather upholstery, which translates into the durability and ease of cleaning characteristic of BMW. Dakota leather is a material used as standard in many equipment configurations, which is why the backrest fits well into standard 3 Series E90 interiors without any visual difference compared to other components.

The leather surface of the rear backrest provides:

• a consistent look with factory seats and door panels,
• proper stiffness and support for passengers' backs,
• easier cleaning compared to fabric upholstery.

Installation characteristics

The backrest is intended for installation in the rear part of the vehicle, in place of the factory seat component. As a part from the Seats and couches group, it was designed for the serial mounting points in the BMW E90 body, which facilitates correct installation while maintaining factory mounting clearances. The replacement involves removing the old backrest and seating the presented element into the existing brackets.

Due to the OEM design, after correct installation, compatibility with other rear seat components and interior trim elements, such as side panels or the rear parcel shelf, is maintained.

Condition and practical application

The backrest comes from the secondary market, which allows for an economical replacement of a worn or damaged element while maintaining the original BMW specification. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• local interior repair after mechanical damage or abrasions,
• restoring the factory look of the cabin after modifications,
• comprehensive renovation of the rear passenger zone in the 3 Series E90.

Thanks to maintaining the original geometry and upholstery material, the backrest replacement does not require interference with the body structure or the seat layout.

Interior expansion and related elements

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

When planning a broader cabin modernization, it is also worth considering other interior components, such as front seats, steering wheels, or multimedia modules. Practical tips on selecting used equipment elements, how to verify their condition, and general installation rules can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia, which discusses step-by-step how to build a more comfortable interior using parts from the secondary market.