BMW F10 Rear Light In The Side Panel Left N/S Plug Socket Wiring 6909052

BMW F10 Rear Light In The Side Panel Left N/S Plug Socket Wiring is an original electrical installation component for the rear lighting, designed for installation on the left side of BMW 5 Series F10 models. It enables a secure, stable connection between the lamp and the electrical harness, ensuring the proper operation of rear lights and brake lights as well as consistency with the vehicle's factory installation. It is a practical service solution for post-collision repairs, lamp replacement, or damage to the original plug.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7306161-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7306161
• Substitutable numbers: 7306161, 63217306161, 6909052
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and function in the lighting system

The presented socket with wiring is a component dedicated to the rear left lamp in the BMW F10. It is responsible for:

• transferring power and control signals to the rear lighting assembly,
• maintaining the correct operation of position lights, brake lights, and other lamp functions,
• mechanically and electrically securing the connection against disconnection during operation.

Thanks to a design consistent with the BMW factory standard, installation is predictable and repeatable, without the need for harness modifications or the use of universal adapters.

Construction and fitment for BMW F10

The socket has been designed as part of the Rear lights and brake lights system in BMW, with a properly shaped plug and a section of wire allowing for connection to the factory installation. The pin layout, housing shape, and latching method correspond to the solutions used in original BMW F10 lamps, which facilitates:

• trouble-free seating in the lamp socket on the left rear side of the vehicle,
• maintaining proper electrical connection tightness,
• maintaining compatibility with factory brackets and harness routing.

Such fitment promotes quick service and reduces the risk of installation errors that could cause lighting failure messages on the dashboard.

Service application and installation benefits

The component is particularly useful in situations where the factory plug has been damaged, contacts have burned out, or the wire near the lamp has been severed. Replacing the socket with wiring allows you to:

• restore full functionality of the rear lighting on the left side,
• avoid makeshift repairs such as soldering random connectors,
• maintain installation consistency with BMW service documentation.

This solution is especially useful for post-accident repairs, replacing a lamp with another used one, or eliminating problems with intermittently failing brake or position lights.

Condition, origin, and technical aspects

The offered component comes from dismantling and is marked as used, which allows for maintaining compliance with the original BMW specification while reducing repair costs. In practice, this means:

• retaining the factory connector type and wire cross-section,
• no need to adapt the installation to replacements with different geometry,
• easier diagnostics in the future, thanks to the original system architecture.

For workshops and individual users, this is a convenient way to perform a technically correct repair of the rear lighting system in a BMW F10 without interfering with the vehicle's main harness.

Integration with other BMW lighting components

The socket with wiring works with the factory lighting control module and the original rear lamp on the left side. When installed correctly, it allows for maintaining:

• stable electrical parameters of the rear light circuit,
• proper communication with bulb failure monitoring systems,
• uniform connection quality throughout the entire rear lighting circuit.

This approach is particularly important in modern BMW vehicles, where the lighting system is integrated with the body electronics and requires maintaining appropriate resistance values and contact quality.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as combination lamps, control modules, or additional harnesses, check the available parts in the BMW rear lights and brake lights category.

To compare solutions used by different brands and better understand how manufacturers design powertrains, braking systems, and chassis in standard and sports versions, it is worth reading the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which shows how the selection of components affects the character of the entire car.