Door Cable BMW E60 E61 Rear Left Right N/O/S Wiring Harness 9163160

Door Cable BMW E60 E61 Rear Left Right N/O/S Wiring Harness is an original door wiring harness designed for installation in the rear left or right door. The component belongs to the Wires, harnesses and connectors group, allowing for the restoration of proper electrical connection between the door and the bodywork installation. This is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the factory electrical architecture of their BMW.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9163160
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9163160
• Substitutable numbers: 9163160, KZ
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
• Category: Wiring Harnesses, Cables & Connectors

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented door wiring harness has been designed specifically for BMW 5 Series E60/E61 models and operates in the rear part of the body, supporting the door on the left or right side. It is responsible for a stable electrical connection between the body modules and the equipment located in the door, such as window controls, central locking, or other electrical components provided in the given equipment specification.

Its location in the rear door area means the harness is exposed to repeated bending during opening and closing, which is why using an original component from this group helps reduce the risk of chafing, circuit breaks, and electrical communication issues.

Construction and installation fitment

The harness belongs to the Wires, harnesses and connectors category, meaning it has been factory-prepared for specific mounting points and grommets in the door and body pillar. The connectors used are matched to factory BMW sockets, which facilitates installation and limits the need for interference with the original wiring.

Thanks to the appropriately selected wire length and factory terminations, installation is reduced to routing the harness through the provided body grommets and plugging it into existing connectors. This solution promotes the clarity of the installation, facilitates diagnostics, and simplifies future servicing.

Benefits of using an original wiring harness

Using an original door wiring harness in a BMW E60/E61 allows you to:

• maintain the consistency of the factory electrical installation without modifications or soldering,
• preserve proper wire routing in the rear door area,
• minimize the risk of communication errors between body modules,
• facilitate potential electrical fault diagnostics in the future.

This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs following mechanical damage to the harness, problems with intermittent door equipment operation, or when replacing door components that require reliable power and communication.

Component condition and service application

The offered harness comes from disassembly and is a used component, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative to new parts. It works well for both standard maintenance repairs and for restoring the installation after mechanical damage within the rear door area.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard inspection of the connectors and ensure proper routing of the wires in the factory guides to ensure free door movement and limit stress on the harness during daily use.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door electrical installation area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as wire sections, complete harnesses, or dedicated connectors, check the available parts in the BMW Wires, harnesses and connectors category.

For drivers interested in a broader context of maintenance repairs and optimizing service costs while maintaining driving comfort, an article describing the impact of component condition on driving precision may be helpful – you can find it here: Suspension knocking? Discover a clever way to restore factory driving precision.