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Fitment on a used headrest varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The Alfa Romeo 156 ran from 1997 to 2005, with a facelift in 2003, so there are two distinct phases to consider. Headrests within the same generation and matching seat trim should generally be compatible, but crossing the pre-facelift (1997–2002) and facelift (2003–2005) boundary is worth querying with the breaker, as seat designs and headrest profiles can differ. Always confirm the specific part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.
The Alfa Romeo 156 was facelifted in 2003, and interior trim including seat designs was updated at that point. A headrest from a pre-facelift car (1997–2002) may not match the seat back or fixing mechanism of a facelift car (2003–2005) correctly. Confirm cross-generation compatibility with the breaker against your registration before ordering.
Yes, trim level matters for the 156 because seat style and upholstery varied across the range — for example, Lusso and Veloce trims featured different seat designs to base-spec cars, which can affect headrest shape and fitment. When sourcing a used headrest, make sure the breaker can match your specific trim and seat type, not just the model year. A headrest from a different trim may physically fit but look out of place or not sit correctly.
Yes, front and rear headrests are different parts and are not interchangeable — front seats on the 156 typically have adjustable headrests integrated with specific seat designs, while rear headrests differ in shape and fixing style. Make sure you tell the breaker which row you need, and for front headrests also specify NS (nearside, passenger) or OS (offside, driver) if the seat designs differ. Confirming this with the breaker against your registration will help ensure you get the right part.
The Alfa Romeo 156 was available as a saloon and a Sportwagon (estate), and rear headrest fitment can vary between body styles due to differences in rear seat design. Front headrests are generally unaffected by body style, but rear ones are worth double-checking. Let the breaker know your body style as well as the year and trim when requesting a quote.
No, the engine has no bearing on headrest fitment — this is a purely interior, trim-related part and is the same regardless of whether your 156 has a petrol or diesel engine. What matters is the generation, trim level, and which seat position you need. Focus your enquiry to the breaker on year, trim, and seat position rather than engine specification.