Audi A3 8P Tailgate Wiring Harness Cable Loom Rear Right O/S 8P4971726M

Audi A3 8P Tailgate Wiring Harness Cable Loom Rear Right O/S is an original electrical installation component designed for the right side of the tailgate in the Audi A3 8P generation model. This factory-made harness from the Wires, harnesses, and connectors category ensures a proper electrical connection between the tailgate and the rest of the vehicle's installation, which translates into stable operation of the components located in the rear part of the body. Thanks to the OEM design, it is a solution technically matched to the factory connectors and cable routing.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8P4971726M
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8P4971726M
• Substitutable numbers: 8P4971726M, 8P4 971 726 M
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Wiring Harnesses, Cables & Connectors

Purpose and placement in the vehicle

The presented wiring harness is dedicated to installation in the rear body area, on the right side, in the tailgate of the Audi A3 8P. The placement on the vehicle defined as rear – right side means that the component has been designed for specific cable routing, segment lengths, and connector arrangements characteristic of this location.

Such a fit allows for:

• maintaining the correct routing path of the harness in grommets and factory mounts,
• a secure connection to the existing vehicle installation without the need for modifications,
• maintaining the correct operation of electrical receivers located in the tailgate.

Technical characteristics of the harness

The harness belongs to the Wires, harnesses, and connectors group, which means it includes a set of electrical wires along with appropriately selected connectors and connection points. The construction is based on the factory Audi design, thanks to which:

• the wire cross-sections used are adapted to the current loads in the rear part of the vehicle,
• the connectors are compatible with the original sockets in the body and tailgate,
• the arrangement of branches corresponds to the factory connection points.

Such a solution facilitates service and reduces the risk of assembly errors that often appear when using universal wires or self-made connections.

Condition of the component and benefits of using a used part

The offered wiring harness is a used component, coming from dismantling. For electrical installations of this type, this is often an economically advantageous solution while maintaining factory build quality. The original Audi harness ensures:

• compliance with factory service documentation,
• proper fit of length and shape to the tailgate on the right side,
• consistency with the rest of the vehicle's installation.

Choosing an original, used harness allows you to avoid problems with mismatched connectors, wire sections that are too short or too long, and potential interference in the operation of receivers.

Professional installation and service application

Due to the specificity of the electrical installation in modern vehicles, the tailgate wiring harness on the right side is particularly recommended for service applications when it is necessary to replace a damaged section of the installation. This component will work well both for post-accident repairs and for removing faults resulting from wire chafing in grommets or mechanical damage.

In workshop practice, the use of a complete, original harness:

• shortens repair time compared to reconstructing individual wires,
• reduces the risk of subsequent electrical diagnostic problems,
• makes it easier to keep the tailgate compartment and rubber grommets tidy.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear electrical installation zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional harnesses, wires, or service connectors, check the available parts in the Audi wires, harnesses, and connectors category.

Additional technical information and selection of used parts

When working with the electrical installation and other vehicle systems, it is worth paying attention to the selection of appropriate used components, their parameters, and their impact on operational safety. In the context of the entire vehicle, including suspension and body elements, technical materials discussing design differences and criteria for selecting parts from the secondary market may be helpful. You can find more practical tips in the article Standard vs. sports suspension – differences in construction and is it worth buying used suspension parts?, which covers the topic of conscious selection of used components more broadly.