Light Bulb Holder BMW F31 Touring Rear Right O/S Lamp Side Panel 7313048

Light Bulb Holder BMW F31 Touring Rear Right O/S Lamp Side Panel is an original rear lighting system component designed for the right side of the vehicle body. It ensures secure seating of bulbs in the lamp, a stable connection to the electrical harness, and the maintenance of factory operating parameters for the rear lighting. As such, it serves as a functional base for the proper operation of the rear lamp in your BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7313048
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7313048
• Substitutable numbers: 63217313048, 7313048
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Light Bulbs & LEDs

Purpose and function in the lighting system

The presented bulb holder is a component mounted in the rear lamp on the passenger side, in the trunk area. It is responsible for the proper positioning of the bulbs and their stable connection to the vehicle's electrical system. A correctly selected socket minimizes the risk of looseness, light flickering, or intermittent power supply interruptions, which translates into safe and predictable operation of the rear lights.

Design and fitment for BMW

The holder has been designed specifically for the Touring body style, taking into account the geometry of the rear lamp and the routing of the electrical harness. The structural design of the socket ensures:

• precise positioning of the bulbs relative to the reflectors and lens,
• stable electrical contacts that limit voltage drops,
• easy removal and installation during lighting maintenance.

Thanks to the factory design, the original mounting points are preserved, which facilitates installation in place of a damaged component and allows for maintaining the integrity of the BMW lighting system.

Benefits of using an original bulb holder

Using a dedicated socket in the rear right lamp allows you to restore full lighting functionality after a collision, contact corrosion, or overheating of the old component. In practice, this means:

• proper operation of position lights, brake lights, or turn signals in the right rear lamp,
• reduced risk of lighting errors on the dashboard,
• easier diagnostics of potential faults in the future.

This item from the Lamps and LED lights category is particularly important in vehicles where the lighting system interacts with advanced body electronics, requiring stable electrical parameters.

Operational characteristics and installation

The offered holder is a used part, which allows for an economical repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Installation takes place in the rear lamp on the right side of the vehicle and involves transferring the harness and seating the bulbs in the appropriate sockets. With proper installation, you achieve:

• stable bulb mounting without looseness,
• a secure connection to the factory electrical harness,
• preservation of the factory light distribution and intensity.

Thanks to this solution, you can orderly restore the rear lighting configuration on the passenger side without the need for any wiring modifications.

Comprehensive approach to BMW lighting

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as lamp modules, housings, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Lamps and LED lights category.

To better plan work on the lighting system and understand the dependencies between headlights, ballasts, and other components, it is worth checking out the practical tips contained in the article See more and better – a complete guide to selecting and replacing used LED and Xenon headlights, which discusses the selection and operation of used lighting components in BMW vehicles.