Plug Socket BMW E60 LCI Rear Right O/S Tail Light Lamp Wiring 7505477

The Right Rear Tail Light Bulb Socket for BMW E60 LCI is a practical electrical component designed to serve the right rear combination lamp on LCI body styles. The offered wiring harness and bulb holder module allows for the efficient restoration of full rear lighting functionality, which is important for both safety and vehicle compliance with regulations.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7177282-5
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7177282
• Substitutable numbers: 7177282, 63217177282, 7361592, 63217361592, 7505477
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and Function in the Vehicle

The presented bulb socket is a component from the Rear Lights and Brake Lights group, dedicated for installation in the rear right section of the BMW 5 Series E60 after the facelift (LCI). It is responsible for securely holding the bulbs and their electrical connection to the vehicle's wiring harness, ensuring the correct operation of the parking light, brake light, turn signal, or fog light – according to the specific lamp's configuration.

Thanks to its factory-designed construction for this BMW model, the holder works with the original rear lamp, minimizing the risk of fitment issues, looseness, or unstable electrical contact.

Construction and Technical Features

The socket is an integrated support element for the bulbs and a part of the lamp's electrical harness. The arrangement of mounting points and contacts is designed for the specific right-hand rear lamp, facilitating installation and servicing.

• dedicated placement in the rear right part of the vehicle,
• construction adapted for the standard BMW E60 LCI lamp,
• designed routing of current paths for individual lighting functions,
• a solution that limits the risk of contact overheating during proper operation.

This design promotes stable operation of the lighting system, reducing common issues such as flickering lights or error messages related to unreliable contact.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Part

Choosing an original rear tail light bulb socket for your BMW translates into a number of practical advantages:

• precise geometric fit to the lamp and bodywork,
• maintenance of the lighting system's original operating characteristics,
• reduction in the risk of electrical system modifications,
• easier diagnosis of potential future faults.

This component is particularly useful for post-collision repairs, replacing a damaged lamp, or addressing issues with contact corrosion and circuit interruptions in an existing holder.

Product Condition and Service Application

The offered module is a used original BMW part, sourced from disassembly, which helps maintain consistency with the vehicle's factory installation. This is a sensible service solution when you want to preserve the original specifications while optimizing repair costs.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard inspection of the connectors, contacts, and working surfaces, and then correctly seat it in the lamp and connect it to the vehicle's wiring harness according to the service procedure.

Expanding BMW Lighting Upgrades

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as combination lamps, holder modules, or additional wiring harnesses, check the available parts in the BMW Rear Lights and Brake Lights category.

If you want to learn more about the specifics of disassembled parts and address any doubts regarding their durability and cost-effectiveness, it is worth reading the article Used Car Parts: Myths and Facts You Need to Know, which clearly explains the most important aspects related to choosing such components.