Seat Thigh Support BMW E90 E91 LCI Sport Front Seat Carrier Cover Cloth Fabric

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Seat Thigh Support BMW E90 E91 LCI Sport Front Seat Carrier Cover Cloth Fabric is an original front seat upholstery component, made of durable fabric and designed for installation in sport seats. This used, fully functional support allows you to restore the factory ergonomics of the driver or passenger seat, improving driving comfort and the visual consistency of the interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7246835-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7246835
• Substitutable numbers: 52107246835, 7246835, 52107161312, 7161312, 52107251893, 7251893, 52107251894, 7251894
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and function of the component

The presented item is a Seat Thigh Support BMW E90 E91 LCI Sport Front Seat Carrier Cover Cloth Fabric designed for installation in the front seats of the BMW 3 Series E90/E91 generation after the facelift (LCI). Its task is to provide stable support for the front part of the driver's or passenger's thigh, which reduces leg fatigue during long drives and improves the seating position behind the wheel.

The component is integrated with the seat carrier rail, ensuring that after proper installation, it maintains full extension adjustment, characteristic of BMW sport seats.

Construction and upholstery material

The support is manufactured based on the factory BMW design, with a load-bearing frame and an external upholstered part. The fabric used on the working surface is resistant to typical operational loads, such as frequent sliding, pressure, or temperature changes inside the vehicle.

The material finish is matched to the sporty character of the seat, which allows for visual consistency with the rest of the seat cushion and backrest. Thanks to this, the component integrates well with the original interior, without the "mismatched part" effect.

Compatibility and installation aspects

The thigh support is intended for installation in the front part of the seat, in place of the factory extendable support. The load-bearing structure is designed to work with the original rails and the BMW sport seat adjustment mechanism, which facilitates installation and limits the need for modifications.

Due to the factory origin of the component, after proper attachment, the correct fit with the seat is maintained, and the range of adjustment corresponds to the solutions used as standard in the sport seats of this generation.

Application in seat restoration and ergonomic improvement

This item from the Seats and Benches category will work well both when replacing a damaged support and when completing a sport interior from used BMW components. A properly selected thigh support allows you to:

• restore full functionality of the seat adjustment,
• increase the stability of leg positioning while driving,
• replace a missing or worn element in the process of seat renovation.

If you want to better understand how branded seat components affect the comfort and value of a car, it is worth reading the guide: Interior metamorphosis: how branded seats from dismantling improve comfort and increase the value of the car.

Why choose an original BMW component

The original Seat Thigh Support BMW E90 E91 LCI Sport Front Seat Carrier Cover Cloth Fabric ensures factory fitment to the seat structure, which translates into stability, predictable operation of the extension mechanism, and a consistent interior look. A used OEM component is a reasonable compromise between cost and quality, especially during comprehensive seat restoration.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the seating area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as seat cushions, backrests, or headrests, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

When considering the choice between new and used interior components, the following comparison article may also be helpful: Car parts – new or used? A comparison of costs, quality, and durability.