BMW F10 Rear Light In The Side Panel Right O/S Plug Socket Wiring 7306162

BMW F10 Rear Light In The Side Panel Right O/S Plug Socket Wiring is an original rear lighting installation component designed for the right side of the vehicle body. It ensures a stable electrical connection between the lamp and the vehicle's wiring harness, which translates into reliable operation of the rear and brake lights and correct communication with the car's electronics. This solution is dedicated to BMW models, allowing for a technically correct repair of the lighting system following a collision, mechanical damage, or connector corrosion.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7306162-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7306162
• Substitutable numbers: 7306162, 63217306162
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and function in the lighting system

The presented socket with wiring is a component from the Rear lights and brake lights group, responsible for the electrical connection of the right rear lamp to the vehicle's installation. The location on the vehicle on the rear right side allows for unambiguous identification of the assembly and reduces the risk of errors when selecting parts. Thanks to the properly shaped plug and matched wire length, the component works with the factory lamp, maintaining the correct electrical parameters and logic for controlling position lights, brake lights, or turn signals.

Connector construction and technical aspects

The socket has been designed as an OEM BMW installation element, which means matched connector geometry, appropriate wire cross-section, and compatibility with factory brackets and harness routing. The connector design includes:

• precision contacts ensuring a stable electrical connection,
• a housing adapted for operation in the rear part of the body,
• integration with the lamp harness without the need for installation modifications.

Such a solution reduces voltage drops, minimizes the risk of errors in the diagnostic system, and allows for maintaining the correct operation of lighting functions provided by the manufacturer.

Service application and installation

The element is suitable for replacing a damaged connector, repairing after a collision, or addressing issues with intermittent operation of the right rear lamp. Thanks to its factory design for BMW, the installation proceeds in an orderly manner, maintaining the original wire routing and mounting points. In practice, this means:

• easier identification of the position in the vehicle (rear, right side),
• no need for adapting universal connectors,
• compliance with factory service documentation.

This approach is particularly important in modern models, where the lighting system interacts with bulb failure monitoring systems, driving assistants, and body control modules.

Product characteristics and condition

The socket with wiring comes from the BMW offer and is a secondary market component, which allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original connector design. A used component of this type is a good choice in situations where the priority is compatibility with the factory installation and limiting interference with the electrical harness. This allows for restoring the correct operation of the right rear lamp without using replacements with uncertain geometry and contact quality.

Integration with other BMW lighting elements

Replacing the socket with wiring is often part of broader work on the rear lighting system – e.g., after replacing a lamp, repairing the body, or fixing faults related to moisture in the connectors. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your BMW and need other elements 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.

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