Mercedes W176 Rear Lamp Right O/S Tail Light Plug Socket Wiring A0285459926

Mercedes W176 Rear Lamp Right O/S Tail Light Plug Socket Wiring is an original electrical harness component designed to support the right rear light in the W176 body style. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures a secure electrical connection and stable cooperation with the lighting module, which translates into trouble-free operation of the position and brake lights in your Mercedes.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1769064900-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1769064900
• Substitutable numbers: A1769064900, A 176 906 49 00, A0285459926, A 028 545 99 26
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and function in the lighting system

The presented socket is an electrical installation component responsible for powering the right rear lamp in a W176 generation Mercedes A-Class. It is mounted in the rear part of the body on the passenger side and works with the lamp assembly, ensuring the correct operation of the position lights, brake lights, and other functions provided by the manufacturer.

Thanks to its fitment for the specific W176 body model, the harness with the socket maintains the correct wire routing geometry, which reduces the risk of chafing, looseness, and improper load on the connectors.

Construction and compatibility with the rear lamp

The socket has been designed as an installation element dedicated to working with the right rear lamp in the Rear lights and brake lights category. The connector design allows for secure seating in the lamp housing and a stable connection with the vehicle's harness, which is crucial for maintaining electrical circuit continuity.

Properly shaped contacts and the connector housing minimize the risk of contact looseness, which could cause flickering or intermittent lighting failure. This solution is particularly important in vehicles operated on roads with poorer surface quality, where installation elements are exposed to vibrations.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes component

Using an original rear lamp installation socket in a Mercedes W176 allows you to maintain the consistency of the electrical system with the factory service documentation. This facilitates the diagnosis of potential faults, as well as subsequent service work related to the lighting system.

• Factory fitment for the right side of the rear body.
• Stable connection with the rear lamp, reducing the risk of circuit breaks.
• No need for installation modifications, wire cutting, or the use of adapters.
• Consistency with the vehicle's original electrical diagrams.

Thanks to this solution, you maintain predictable lighting system performance parameters, which is important for both safety and the vehicle's compliance with technical inspection requirements.

Condition, assembly, and service application

The item comes from disassembly, which makes it an attractive cost-effective alternative to new components, while maintaining a design consistent with Mercedes factory standards. This is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged lamp, or regenerating the installation in the rear part of the vehicle.

The assembly of the socket with the harness involves correctly routing the wires within the right rear body section and properly fastening the connector into the lamp. It is recommended that the work be performed by a person with experience in vehicle electrical installations to maintain connection tightness and avoid mechanical stress on the wires.

Expanding the lighting system in your Mercedes

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as lenses, control modules, or complete lamp assemblies, check out the available parts in the Mercedes rear lights and brake lights category.

For upgrade projects where you combine lamp replacement with other vehicle modifications, it is worth considering the use of used components of confirmed quality. Practical tips on this approach can be found in the article Tuning with used parts – how to gain performance without spending a fortune, which discusses the safe and effective use of components from the secondary market.