Front Seat BMW F40 Left N/S Sport Heated Leather Dakota Ventilated Black

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The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Front Seat BMW F40 Left N/S Sport Heated Leather Dakota Ventilated Black is an original premium interior component designed for installation on the front left side of the cabin. This used leather structure with a ventilation function provides the driver with high travel comfort and a consistent, elegant interior look characteristic of the BMW brand. It is a solution for users who want to maintain the factory character of the car while ensuring ergonomics and seat functionality.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9478043-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9478043
• Substitutable numbers: 52109478043, 9478043, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Leather
• Color: Black
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and vehicle compatibility

The presented seat is designed as a component mounted in the driver's area, on the front left side of the vehicle. The structure is compatible with the factory interior architecture of the BMW F40, which allows for maintaining the original driving position, correct seat geometry, and proper alignment with the pedals and steering column. As a result, the seat can be used both as a replacement for a damaged component and when upgrading the interior to a higher equipment specification.

Construction and upholstery material

The upholstery is made of black leather, which ensures consistency with most factory BMW F40 interior configurations and facilitates integration with the dashboard, door panels, and center console. The leather finish is characterized by good durability, and with proper care, it allows for maintaining an aesthetic appearance for a long time. The seat structure has been developed with stable body support in mind, with clearly defined seat and backrest zones, which promotes comfort during city and highway driving.

Ventilation and user comfort

A key feature of this model is the ventilated seat construction, which improves the driver's thermal comfort, especially during the summer season and on longer trips. The ventilation system works with the vehicle's factory installation, allowing for effective heat dissipation from the surface of the seat and backrest. In practice, this translates into more stable thermal conditions, reduced upholstery overheating, and a higher level of comfort compared to a classic, non-ventilated leather seat.

Performance characteristics and application

As an item from the Seats and benches category, this model has been designed for daily use in a premium compact car. The used condition of the seat allows for an economical interior refresh without the need to invest in new components, while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This solution is particularly beneficial for:

• replacing a damaged or excessively worn driver's seat,
• rebuilding the interior to a version with ventilated seats,
• restoring the factory look of the cabin after a collision or bodywork repairs.

Interior integration and aesthetic aspects

The black leather upholstery blends well with most BMW F40 color configurations, both in more subdued and sporty versions. The seat retains the brand's characteristic stylistic line, ensuring that the interior remains visually consistent after installation, without the effect of an "alien" element. For users planning a wider cabin modernization, the seat can serve as a base for further changes, such as retrofitting other leather elements or replacing the remaining seats with models of similar specifications.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as passenger seats, rear benches, or additional adjustment modules, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category.

For drivers who want to plan their cabin modernization more broadly and combine seat replacement with the selection of other interior equipment, a practical supplement will be a guide describing the selection of used premium components, their installation, and compatibility issues – details can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.