BMW Mini Cooper R50 R52 Rear Panel Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Backrest

BMW Mini Cooper R50 R52 Rear Panel Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Backrest is an original component from the Seats and benches group, designed for use in the seats of MINI Cooper R50 and R52 generation models. This practical seat panel backrest allows for professional replacement of a worn or damaged part, restoring the aesthetics and functionality of the vehicle's interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7131644-2
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7131644
• Substitutable numbers: 52107131644, 7131644, 521015069265210711245352107063595, 7063595, 7112453, 1506926, 1486204, 1486202, 52107112453, 52101506926
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Left, Right
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and function of the seat panel backrest

The seat panel backrest in a MINI Cooper is responsible for a stable finish of the rear part of the seat and protection of its structure. This element influences the comfort of using the seat, secures internal mechanisms, and improves the visual perception of the cabin, which is important both for daily use and when reselling the vehicle.

The presented panel is compatible with seats mounted both at the front and rear, on the left and right side, which ensures flexibility of application in various interior configurations of the MINI Cooper R50 and R52.

Construction and fitment for MINI Cooper

The seat panel backrest has been designed as a component consistent with the factory construction of MINI seats, thanks to which it maintains the correct mounting points and geometry matched to the original frames. This allows for installation without interfering with the seat structure and without the need to modify other upholstery elements.

As a part from the Seats and benches group, the panel works with standard backrest adjustment mechanisms, without limiting the range of motion or access to service elements. This facilitates subsequent maintenance work and any potential future repairs within the seats.

Vehicle placement and application possibilities

The seat panel backrest can be used in front and rear seats, on the driver's and passenger's side. Such mounting versatility allows the element to be used both for a single repair of a specific seat and for a broader renovation of the entire set of seats in a MINI Cooper R50 or R52.

Thanks to the preservation of the factory shape and dimensions, the panel integrates well with other interior components, such as seat bolsters, cushions, or mounting elements, which translates into a cohesive cabin look.

Characteristics of the used part

The offered seat panel backrest is a used component, which allows combining original fitment with a more favorable purchase cost compared to a new part. This type of solution is particularly attractive for comprehensive interior renovation, where more than one seat element is being replaced.

Choosing an original, used panel from a MINI allows for maintaining material and structural consistency with other seat components, which is important for durability and subsequent service maintenance.

Support for tuning and interior renovation of MINI

If you are planning to refresh the cabin or perform light interior tuning of your MINI, replacing the seat panel backrest is one of the simpler and effective steps. It allows for improving the visual condition of the seats without the need for large-scale interference with their mechanics or upholstery.

To better plan the modernization of seats and other cabin elements, it is worth checking out tips on selecting used seats and interior equipment – you will find them in the article Car interior tuning with Global Parts, which discusses practical aspects of using second-hand seats and steering wheels.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your MINI and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, cushions, or complete seat structures, check the available parts in the Mini Seats and benches category.