BMW E46 M3 Backrest Cover Coupe Rear Seat Leather Walknappa Black Left N/S

BMW E46 M3 Coupe Seat Backrest for Rear Bench Leather Walknappa Black Left Rear is an original rear bench upholstery element, designed for installation on the left side of the rear of the body. Made from Walknappa leather in black, it ensures consistency with the factory interior finish of the M3 Coupe and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a worn backrest. This solution is for users who want to maintain the original character of the BMW interior while ensuring passenger comfort.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7902131
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7902131
• Substitutable numbers: 7902131, 52207902131
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and Fitment for BMW E46 M3 Coupe

The presented backrest is an element from the Seats and Benches group, designed for the Coupe version's rear bench. Its placement on the left side of the rear interior allows for precise fitting to factory mounting points and body geometry, facilitating installation and minimizing the need for upholstery modifications.

Thanks to the use of original construction, the backrest maintains the correct seat line, appropriate back support angle, and compatibility with other rear bench elements, which is important for both ergonomics and visual consistency of the interior.

Material and Finish – Black Walknappa Leather

The backrest is made of black Walknappa leather upholstery, preserving the understated yet sporty look characteristic of the M3 Coupe cabin. The leather surface provides a pleasant tactile feel and is easy to maintain with standard car leather care products.

The uniform black shade makes it easy to match with other interior elements – door cards, center console, or headliner – which is important for partial cabin renovation when only one backrest is replaced, not the entire seat set.

Function in the Rear Interior

The left rear bench backrest plays a key role in rear passenger comfort, providing stable back support and proper seat area shaping. In the case of the BMW E46 M3 Coupe, where the rear bench is an integral part of a sporty yet still functional interior, maintaining the backrest in good condition affects:

• driving comfort on longer journeys,
• cabin aesthetics visible upon opening the doors,
• the car's perception in case of resale.

Replacing a worn or damaged backrest with an original element from the same construction group allows for restoring a cohesive interior look without the need for costly, full upholstery.

Characteristics of a Used Item

The backrest comes from disassembly, meaning it is a used part that retains the factory BMW specification. Such elements are often chosen for renovations as they allow for the preservation of original materials and textures that are difficult to replicate with aftermarket upholstery. Factory fitment translates to correct alignment with the seat and other interior panels.

Expansion and Modernization of the BMW Seating Area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seats, or bench segments, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

If you are considering a broader interior transformation, replacing more upholstery elements or seat sets, it is worth reading the advice in the blog article Interior Makeover: How Branded Used Seats Drastically Improve Comfort and Increase Your Car's Value, which discusses the practical aspects of selecting used seats and benches for premium cars.