BMW 1 Series E88 Cabrio Guide Headrest Rear Seat Right Left N/O/S Black 9129254

The BMW Cabrio E88 Right Left Rear Headrest Guide is an original part from the Other Seat Parts category, designed for the rear seat row in the BMW 1 Series E88 convertible. It allows for stable guidance of the headrest on the right or left side, ensuring proper backrest geometry and secure headrest positioning in a black, cohesive interior color scheme.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9129254
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9129254
• Substitutable numbers: 52209129254, 9129254
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
• Color: Black
• Category: Additional Seat Parts

Purpose and Function of the Headrest Guide

The rear headrest guide in the BMW Cabrio E88 is responsible for the precise guidance of the headrest posts within the seat backrest. This component:

• stabilizes the headrest position in the vertical axis,
• ensures smooth raising and lowering,
• maintains correct alignment with the backrest structure,
• reduces play and unwanted vibrations during driving.

This keeps the headrest in the set position, which is important for both the comfort of rear seat passengers and for maintaining the passive safety parameters intended by the manufacturer.

Vehicle Placement and Compatibility

The described guide is intended for installation in the rear of the cabin, with the possibility of use on the right or left side. This solution facilitates seat servicing and part replacement in case of wear or mechanical damage. The design is adapted to the seat architecture of the BMW Cabrio E88, allowing for the preservation of the original backrest geometry and correct headrest guidance.

The black color of the component allows for aesthetic integration with typical upholstery and plastic configurations in this model, without introducing visual differences between the repaired side and other interior elements.

Material and Visual Characteristics

The headrest guide is a structural component that works in direct contact with the headrest posts and the backrest structure. The applied black color:

• facilitates matching with the original BMW interior finishes,
• reduces the visibility of potential signs of wear,
• ensures a cohesive look of the rear cabin after part replacement.

As an original BMW part, the guide maintains the correct dimensional tolerances and operating kinematics intended by the manufacturer, which translates to proper functioning of the headrest adjustment mechanism after installation.

Part Condition and Service Application

The offered guide is a dismantled part and is classified as used original part. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where the guide has suffered mechanical damage, the mechanism has seized, or there has been deformation after a collision. Replacement with a used original part allows for:

• restoring full functionality of the rear headrest adjustment,
• maintaining factory fit to the seat structure,
• reducing repair costs compared to purchasing a new part.

This solution is often chosen by workshops specializing in the BMW brand and by users who service their vehicle's interior themselves and expect compatibility with the original seat system.

Other BMW Seat Parts and Service Knowledge

If you are modernizing or repairing the rear seat in your BMW and also need other components related to seat construction, adjustment mechanisms, or headrest mountings, check the available parts in the Other BMW Seat Parts category.

For comprehensive interior work on a vehicle, especially in more modern BMW models, there is often a need for diagnostics and repair of onboard electronics. In such cases, it is worth consulting practical tips on using dismantled parts, which you can find in the article Years of Driving Pleasure – How to Care for iDrive Systems and Electronic Modules in BMW 3 and 5 Series Models Using Dismantled Parts?.