Original BMW Headlight Washer Hose Connector for BMW E46 3 Series, M3, E38 7 Series, and E53 X5 (1995–2006)

Weighing just 3 g, the Original BMW headlight washer hose connector is a small connection piece that joins runs of washer hose in the headlight washer system on 1995–2006 BMW E46 3 Series, E46 M3, E38 7 Series, and E53 X5 models. A headlight washer system pumps fluid from the reservoir through hoses to the nozzles at the headlights, and connectors like this link the hose sections along the way. It is sold individually.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

BMW's parts data calls the part a 'Connection piece' and shows it in production since April 1994, with no earlier number superseded. The same connector carries across three chassis families built over more than a decade. On the E46 it covers six-cylinder M52 and M54 cars and the S54 M3. On the E38 it serves the V8 740i and 740iL with the M60 or M62 and the V12 750iL with the M73. On the E53 X5 it appears on the six-cylinder M54 and the V8 M62 and N62 versions.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW
• Part number: 61-66-8-360-181
• BMW part name: Connection piece
• System: headlight washer hose
• Weight: 3 g
• Production start: April 1994
• Chassis: E46, E38, and E53
• Sold individually
• Warranty: 24-month Original BMW parts warranty

Common Questions

What does this connector do?
It joins sections of hose in the headlight washer system so fluid can travel from the reservoir to the headlight nozzles.

Is it the same part on the X5 and the 7 Series?
Yes. BMW uses this one connection piece on the E46, E38, and E53.

Fitment & Compatibility

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