Mercedes W169 Rear Right O/S Tail Light Lamp Plug Socket Wiring 0375453528

Mercedes W169 Rear Right O/S Tail Light Lamp Plug Socket Wiring is an original electrical installation component designed to support the rear right lighting assembly in W169 series models. This used wiring harness allows for the restoration of proper power supply and control for the tail lights and brake lights, ensuring a stable connection with the factory Mercedes vehicle installation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1698202864-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1698202864
• Substitutable numbers: A1698202864, A 169 820 28 64, 0375453528, 037 545 35 28
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and function in the lighting system

The presented wiring harness is dedicated to installation in the rear right part of the body and is responsible for connecting the lamp to the car's main electrical system. Thanks to properly selected connectors and correct wire routing, it ensures:

• stable power supply for the tail light and brake light,
• proper communication with the vehicle's control modules,
• reduction of the risk of wire abrasion and damage in the trunk area.

Replacing damaged wiring with an original harness allows you to eliminate common problems such as flickering lamps, intermittent lighting failures, or errors signaled on the instrument cluster.

Construction and fitment for Mercedes W169

The rear right tail light wiring harness has been designed for specific mounting points and wire routing in the W169 body. The appropriate length of the wires and factory connectors allow for installation without modifications, maintaining the original installation routing.

Such a solution reduces mechanical stress, facilitates service within the tail lamp area, and helps maintain order in the luggage compartment. The use of a dedicated harness is particularly important in vehicles equipped with extensive lighting control systems, where the quality of connections has a direct impact on the absence of electronics errors.

Benefits of using an original wiring harness

Using factory wiring in the rear right part of the vehicle brings a number of practical benefits:

• Compatibility with Mercedes installation – the harness is prepared to work with original lamps and control modules without the need for adaptation.
• Reduction of voltage drops – the correct wire cross-section and solid connectors promote stable operation of bulbs or LED modules.
• Easier diagnostics – maintaining the factory wiring layout makes it easier to locate potential faults in the future.
• Safe operation – proper functioning of the tail and brake lights has a direct impact on the vehicle's visibility on the road.

Condition and service application

The offered wiring harness is a used item, which makes it an attractive service solution in the event of repairing the rear lighting installation after a collision, connector corrosion, or previous unprofessional modifications. Replacing the complete section of wiring in the rear right part of the vehicle is often faster and more predictable than point soldering or custom-making wires.

This approach allows you to restore the consistency of the installation, maintain compliance with service documentation, and reduce the risk of recurring faults in the tail lamp area.

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 tail light assemblies, control modules, or additional wires, check the available parts in the Mercedes tail lights and brake lights category.

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