BMW F40 Rear Right O/S Backrest Seat Bench Cloth Fabric Grid Anthracite

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F40 Rear Right O/S Backrest Seat Bench Cloth Fabric Grid Anthracite is an original component from the Seats and benches group, designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory origin, it ensures a consistent interior look, proper fit to the body structure, and maintains the characteristic styling of the BMW F40.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9108228
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9108228
• Substitutable numbers: 9108228, 52209108228
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW F40

The backrest has been designed specifically for the BMW F40 rear bench, with a precise fit for the right side of the rear seat row. The support structure, mounting points, and backrest geometry are consistent with the manufacturer's factory solutions, which facilitates installation and allows for maintaining the original ergonomics of the rear bench.

The element is prepared for operation in the factory seating system, ensuring that after installation, the correct passenger position, appropriate backrest angle, and compatibility with other segments of the rear bench are maintained.

Material and upholstery finish

The backrest is finished with anthracite grid fabric upholstery, characteristic of BMW F40 interiors with cloth seats. The material structure has been selected for resistance to daily use while providing a pleasant tactile contact with the seat surface.

The subdued, dark anthracite color helps maintain an aesthetic interior appearance in the long term, effectively masking typical signs of wear. At the same time, the grid pattern gives the interior a more dynamic, modern character, consistent with the BMW F40 design line.

Functionality of the rear right backrest

The rear bench backrest on the right side plays an important role in daily vehicle use – it is responsible for stable back support for the passenger and works in conjunction with the seat base and the middle part of the bench. The construction is prepared for use in a folding rear bench system, which allows for flexible use of the luggage and passenger space (depending on the configuration of the specific BMW F40 unit).

The original backrest ensures the maintenance of factory gaps between upholstery elements, proper adhesion to the side panels, and a harmonious flow of the material line, which is important both visually and functionally.

Use in repairs and interior upgrades

This element from the Seats and benches category will work well both when replacing a damaged backrest after a collision or intensive use, and when refreshing the vehicle's interior. Using an original component avoids fitment problems typical of non-factory solutions and makes it easier to maintain the visual consistency of the entire rear bench.

In the case of interior tuning or replacing a set of seats with the grid fabric version, using this backrest on the right side allows for building a uniform set of seats, compliant with the BMW F40 factory specification.

Condition and benefits of choosing an original used part

The backrest comes from the used parts segment, which allows combining an attractive purchase cost with the preservation of factory build quality. The original BMW construction ensures proper fitment with the body and other interior elements, as well as compatibility with factory safety and equipment systems, if present in the given vehicle configuration.

Choosing an original, used rear bench backrest is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs and when preparing the car for further use or resale, when maintaining compliance with the factory specification matters.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear bench seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat bases, or split bench segments, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

If you are considering broader cabin tuning and want to better utilize the potential of original seats and other equipment elements, check out the guide Car interior tuning with Global Parts, where you will find practical tips on selecting used seats and interior components.

To better understand how the use of original used interior elements affects the later value of the vehicle, it is worth reading the article Original used parts vs. resale value – how not to lose?, which describes the importance of factory components when reselling a car.