BMW E60 E61 Door Wiring Harness Loom Cable Rear Left Right N/O/S 9163149

BMW E60 E61 Door Wiring Harness Loom Cable Rear Left Right is an original electrical installation component designed for the rear doors of BMW 5 Series E60/E61 models. It enables a proper electrical connection between the door and the vehicle body, ensuring stable operation of systems such as power windows, central locking, and lighting. This is a practical solution for users who want to restore full electrical functionality in the rear doors without interfering with the factory installation architecture.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9163149
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9163149
• Substitutable numbers: 61129175902, 9175902, 9163149
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
• Category: Other Starters, Alternators, ECUs & Wiring

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented wiring harness is designed for installation in the rear left and right doors of BMW 5 Series E60/E61 generation vehicles. It is responsible for routing signals and power between the body modules and components located in the doors, such as window regulator motors, lock actuators, or lighting elements. Thanks to its dedicated placement in the rear door area, the harness allows for maintaining the factory routing of wires and proper protection against abrasion.

Construction and technical function

The BMW E60/E61 rear door wiring harness has been designed as a complete, factory-standard electrical connection, with appropriately selected wire counts, cross-sections, and connectors. Factory connectors allow for plug-and-play installation, without the need for soldering or modifying the wiring. Proper routing of wires in covers and conduits minimizes the risk of mechanical damage during door operation, and the correct selection of segment lengths ensures freedom of movement for the door panel.

This component is particularly important in cases of common faults related to circuit breaks in door grommets, manifesting as, among other things, unresponsive windows, non-functioning central locking, or lighting issues. Using a complete harness allows for a technically correct repair, without makeshift connections.

Service application and installation benefits

Replacing the rear door wiring harness in a BMW E60/E61 is recommended wherever there is damage to the insulation, broken wires, or improper repairs by previous owners. Using an original harness:

• restores proper electrical communication between the door and the body,
• eliminates random comfort module errors related to circuit breaks,
• reduces the risk of short circuits resulting from makeshift wire repairs,
• ensures compliance with BMW factory service documentation.

For workshops and private users, this means faster diagnostics, simpler installation, and greater reliability of comfort systems in the rear doors. Recreating the original harness is also beneficial from the point of view of later equipment upgrades, e.g., adding extra features if they were provided for in the specific vehicle configuration.

Product characteristics and condition

The offered rear door wiring harness comes from a BMW vehicle and is a component from the group of original factory-installed parts. The product is in used condition, which in practice means it was previously operated in a vehicle but retains functionality suitable for further use after proper installation. For many users, this represents a favorable compromise between repair costs and maintaining compliance with the factory installation.

Before installation, standard visual verification of insulation and connectors is recommended, as well as matching it to the specific vehicle equipment version. Selecting the correct harness in terms of model, generation, and door configuration is crucial to avoid compatibility issues.

Compatibility, part numbers, and replacement selection

The BMW E60/E61 rear door wiring harness has a dedicated OEM part number and associated interchangeable numbers, which facilitates clear identification in service catalogs and parts selection systems. In practice, this means the possibility of using this harness as a substitute for several reference numbers within the same application group. When selecting, it is worth using the manufacturer's markings and information about the placement on the vehicle (rear, left, right side) to ensure full compliance with a specific BMW unit.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the electrical system in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional harnesses, connectors, or control modules, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

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