BMW E60 E61 LCI Front Seat Headrest Head Restraint Leather Cream Beige

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. BMW E60 E61 LCI Front Seat Headrest Head Restraint Leather Cream Beige is an original interior component designed for installation on the front seat of facelifted BMW 5 Series models. The leather finish in cream beige allows for maintaining color consistency in the cabin and restoring the factory character of the interior. It is a practical solution when replacing a damaged headrest or completing a missing seat component.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7238918
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7238918
• Substitutable numbers: 7238918, 52107238918
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Headrests

Purpose and compatibility with BMW E60 / E61 LCI

The presented headrest has been designed for the front seats of the BMW 5 Series E60 and E61 generations after the facelift (LCI). The construction is based on factory mounting points, ensuring the component fits the standard guides in the seat backrest and allows for full height adjustment. The appropriate shape and profiling support the cervical spine, improving driving comfort during long trips.

Material and interior color scheme

The headrest is made of natural leather in cream beige, which allows for an aesthetic match with light leather upholstery used in the BMW E60/E61 LCI. The smooth texture of the material makes it easy to keep clean, and the neutral shade blends well with both classic and more modern interior configurations. It is a suitable choice for partial cabin renovation when you want to maintain a consistent look of the seats.

Safety and comfort function

The front seat headrest plays a key role in protecting the cervical spine of the driver and passenger, especially in the event of a rear-end collision. Properly selected height and tilt angle help reduce the strain on the spine. The leather finish combined with the correct padding provides stable head support, which translates into a more comfortable position behind the wheel and less fatigue while driving.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered headrest comes from disassembly, which means it is an original BMW component in used condition. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs and restoring the completeness of the interior, as they maintain factory fitment to the seat and visual consistency with other equipment elements. A used headrest is also a reasonable cost-effective solution while maintaining the original vehicle specification.

Installation tips and application

The installation of the headrest on the front seat is done by sliding the guides into the sockets in the backrest, without the need to interfere with the seat structure. In practice, this comes down to:

• checking the compatibility of the guide shape with the seat backrest,
• setting the appropriate position of the headrest in the guides,
• adjusting the height to the user's silhouette after installation. This solution allows for a quick replacement of a damaged element without additional modifications to the upholstery or the seat frame.

Expanding BMW interior equipment

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front seat area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional headrests, adjustment elements, or complementary seat components, check the available parts in the BMW Headrests category. For drivers interested in optimizing car maintenance costs and making conscious choices of used components for mechanical and operational repairs, an article comparing popular Volkswagen units may be helpful – more information can be found in the material Volkswagen 1.9 TDI vs 1.4 TSI – engine evolution and repair costs.