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Removing Spark Plugs on a Smart

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Spark plugs

Removing the spark plugs on a Smart Fortwo? Here’s how to do it. Open the engine/boot compartment, lift the engine cover panel as shown in the video. Remove the metal cover of the engine, then unscrew the fastening bolts of the coils with a socket, grasp the coil with your hands and twist it to extract it from the cylinder head. Remove the spark plugs and check for any damage. Fit the new spark plugs into the cylinder head using a socket. Close the engine compartment with the cover panel. Start the engine and check its operation.

Updated on 28 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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