Dorman 645-562 Tail Light Socket - Front

Dorman 645-562 Tail Light Socket

Dorman 645-562 is a tail light socket assembly built with extra-long leads and multiple butt connectors for a direct electrical repair. It is a female-terminal socket for Volkswagen applications, including Beetle and EuroVan fitments listed below.

Key Features

• Tail light socket assembly for electrical socket repair
• Female terminal design
• Overall length: 1.575 in.
• Plastic terminal material
• Extra-long leads for routing flexibility
• Includes multiple butt connectors per Dorman socket assembly design

Product Details

This Dorman 645-562 tail light socket is engineered for Volkswagen lighting repairs where the original socket has worn, heat-damaged, or lost proper contact. It is listed for 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 3 pin, and 1999-2003 Volkswagen EuroVan, front, 3 pin; female terminal; compare with original socket. This part cross-references URO 7D0953123A for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Restores tail lamp electrical connection after socket corrosion
• Addresses intermittent rear lighting caused by damaged terminals
• Replaces cracked or heat-affected lamp socket housings
• Helps correct poor bulb contact in Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen EuroVan lighting circuits
• Supports repair of a failed 3-pin lamp socket connection

Installation Notes

Verify the original socket style, terminal gender, and pin count before installation. For 1999-2003 Volkswagen EuroVan front applications, compare the replacement socket with the original part as noted in the fitment data. Use the extra-long leads and butt connectors to complete the wiring repair according to the vehicle’s electrical layout.

Quality Assurance

Dorman socket assemblies are built for electrical repair applications and use application-specific lead length and connector design to support a proper replacement fit. Confirm fitment against the vehicle listing before installation.