Description
Socket with a piece of wiring and a bulb for the right rear lamp for Peugeot 307 SW from 2005. Socket fully functional; functionality of the bulbs themselves is not guaranteed. Passenger side.
This bulb holder (with short pigtail and included bulb) is a direct-fit part for the right rear tail lamp of the Peugeot 307 SW (estate) from 2005 onwards. Ideal for professional workshops and DIY mechanics who need a quick replacement for a faulty or damaged socket. Common search terms: Peugeot 307 SW bulb holder, 6351X2, 6351X3, right rear lamp socket, tail light socket Peugeot 307.
Technical Information
- Manufacturer: Stellantis (Citroën/Peugeot)
- Model: Peugeot 307 SW (estate), Right Rear Tail Lamp, From 2005
- Product Codes: 6351X3, 6351X2
- Other Numbers: None Known
Function And Notes
The holder provides secure mechanical mounting and electrical contact for the tail lamp bulb(s). It carries the socket contacts and a short length of wiring (pigtail) to connect into the lamp harness. Proper contact and insulation are essential for reliable stop, tail, indicator and reverse light function. The supplied bulb is included but its working condition is not guaranteed.
Installation Recommendations
- Park the vehicle on a level surface and ensure ignition is off.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal before beginning work to avoid short circuits and to protect vehicle electronics.
- Remove the tail lamp assembly following the vehicle manufacturer’s access procedure (usually screws/clips from the boot/inner trim).
- Unplug the original socket from the lamp wiring harness and remove the damaged holder (twist-and-pull or release tab depending on lamp design).
- Fit the replacement socket into the lamp housing, connect the pigtail to the vehicle harness, and secure any retaining clips or seals to preserve weatherproofing.
- Refit the tail lamp assembly, restore the battery connection, and test all lamp functions (stop, tail, indicator, reverse) before finalizing reassembly.
- Ensure cable routing avoids sharp edges and hot components; reseal the lamp unit to prevent water ingress.
Why This Part Commonly Fails
- Heat Cycling: Repeated heating from bulbs can soften or deform the plastic socket and degrade contacts over time.
- Corrosion: Moisture ingress and salt promote corrosion of electrical contacts, causing intermittent or failed lamp function.
- Mechanical Damage: Impact to the lamp or rough handling during bulb changes can crack the socket or break contacts.
- Wiring Fatigue: Movement and vibration can cause the pigtail or connector wires to fray or break at stress points.
- Incorrect Bulb Wattage: Using bulbs with higher-than-specified wattage increases heat and accelerates failure.
Replacement Advice
Replace the socket at the first signs of blackening, melted plastic, loose contacts, or intermittent lighting. For workshops: inspect surrounding lamp seals and harness for water ingress when replacing the holder to prevent repeat failures.
