Second Hand Nissan Almera Headrest

The Nissan Almera ran across two main generations in the UK: the N15 (1995–2000) and the N16 (2000–2006), and headrests from one generation will not interchange with the other as the seat designs differ entirely. Within the same generation, year-to-year swaps are generally straightforward, but confirm the trim level matches yours as seat styles varied by spec. Always confirm the exact fit with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.

This is the generation boundary between the N15 (1995–2000) and the N16 (2000–2006), so a headrest from a 2000 N15 Almera is very unlikely to fit a 2001 N16 model as the seat designs changed with the new generation. If both cars are confirmed N16s, the swap is more likely to work, but trim level can still affect seat style. Confirm the generation and trim against your registration with the breaker before buying.

Yes, trim level can matter for the Almera because seat specifications varied across the range — for example, higher-spec trims sometimes featured different seat designs or materials compared to entry-level variants, which could affect headrest fitment or appearance. If the headrests are from the same generation and the same or equivalent trim, they are more likely to be compatible, but a lower-spec headrest fitted to a higher-spec seat may look or feel different. Check the trim level of the donor car with the breaker and confirm it matches yours before ordering.

For front seats, the door count generally does not affect headrest fitment as the front seat design is typically shared across body styles within the same generation and trim. For rear headrests, the seating configuration is also usually consistent across 3-door and 5-door variants of the same generation, though it is worth confirming this with the breaker. Door count is less of a concern here than getting the generation and trim right.

No, engine size has no bearing on headrest fitment — the seats and headrests are determined by the generation and trim level, not by what is under the bonnet. Whether your Almera has a 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, or 1.8 petrol engine, or a diesel variant, the headrest compatibility is the same across those engine options within a given trim. Focus on matching the generation and trim level instead.

For front headrests, the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) headrests may or may not be interchangeable depending on whether the seats themselves differ — in many cases front headrests are symmetrical, but this can vary by trim. For rear seats, a centre rear headrest is a separate part from outboard rear headrests, so it is worth being specific about which position you need. Confirm exactly which headrest position you require with the breaker to avoid receiving the wrong part.