This is a genuine BMW foam plastic backrest, part number 52 20 1 960 788. The number stamped on the part is 52201960788; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1960788. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Seatbelts.
It fits the E36 sedan (318i, 320i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Seat, rear, cushion, & cover, basic seat (52_0531) diagram. It weighs about 6.2 kg (14 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
