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How to Replace the Wiper Motor on the Smart?

Model: Smart Smart 453 - Years 2014-2022
Part: Windshield wipers

To replace the wiper motor on the Smart, open the service hatch and remove the supports that fix it to the bodywork, in order to remove it completely. Using a lever tool, detach the wiper linkages and move the arms to the side. Next, remove the screws located on the motor, as shown in the video, and disconnect the electrical connector. At this point, you can loosen the central nut and completely remove the motor. Once extracted, it can be replaced with a new motor.

Updated on 21 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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