BMW F46 Gran Tourer Bulb Holder Socket Rear In Trunk Lid Light Left N/S 7413057

BMW F46 Gran Tourer Bulb Holder Socket Rear In Trunk Lid Light Left N/S is an original lighting system component designed for installation in the rear left brake light. It ensures stable bulb seating and a secure electrical connection, which translates into safe and predictable brake light operation in your BMW. This is a practical service solution for when the factory socket has suffered mechanical or electrical damage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7413057
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7413057
• Substitutable numbers: 7413057, 63217413057, 0353917
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Centre & Third Brake Light Assemblies

Purpose and function in the lighting system

The presented socket is a component of the Main and center brake lights category, responsible for the correct seating and power supply of bulbs in the rear left lamp of the BMW F46 Gran Tourer. Its location at the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side allows for precise fitting to the factory lamp without the need for any wiring modifications.

This component plays a key role in:

• ensuring a stable electrical contact for brake light bulbs,
• maintaining the correct position of the bulbs relative to the reflectors and lens,
• reducing the risk of flickering or light failure caused by looseness in the socket.

BMW fitment and installation parameters

The socket has been designed specifically for the BMW F46 Gran Tourer, which means factory-perfect fitment to the lamp geometry and electrical harness. The vehicle location specified as rear – left side allows for unambiguous identification of the correct mounting position and avoids errors when selecting parts.

The appropriate design of connectors and guides facilitates installation in place of the original socket, and compatibility with the factory BMW installation reduces the time required for replacement. This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs or after damage resulting from socket overheating.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered bulb holder is sourced from dismantling, making it an economical alternative to a new component while maintaining the original manufacturer's specifications. The used OEM component allows you to maintain the consistency of the lighting system with factory BMW standards, which is important both in terms of safety and potential technical inspections.

Using an original socket from the secondary market is particularly beneficial when you want to maintain compatibility with the factory harness, lamp shape, and electrical parameters, without the need to use replacements with uncertain manufacturing tolerances.

Benefits of using an original bulb holder

Choosing this socket for your BMW F46 Gran Tourer translates into a number of practical advantages:

• Replication of factory installation – the component comes from the same design group as the original lamp, which facilitates installation.
• Stable brake light operation – correct bulb seating reduces the risk of light interruptions while driving.
• Repair savings – the used component allows you to reduce service costs while maintaining original build quality.
• Consistency with the BMW installation – no need to modify the wiring or use additional adapters.

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 housings, modules, or complete lamps, check the available parts in the BMW Main and center brake lights category.

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