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Removing Spark Plugs on a Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Part: Spark plugs

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Do you want to remove the spark plugs from your Smart Fortwo? Let's see in detail how to proceed with the removal. Open the engine/boot compartment, lift the engine cover panel as shown in the video.

Remove the metal engine cover, then unscrew the retaining bolts of the coils with the appropriate socket wrench. Grip the coil with your hands and twist it to extract it from the cylinder head.

Unscrew the spark plugs with a socket wrench (remove them from the cylinder head) and take the new spark plug, inserting it into the cylinder head with the socket wrench. Finally, reassemble the metal cylinder head cover panel.


Updated on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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