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Replacing the Front Headlight Bulb on a Smart Fortwo 450

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Headlight bulb

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In this short video, you will see the necessary instructions for disassembling and replacing the front headlight bulb on the first generation Smart Fortwo 450. First, remove the grille located under the wipers by unscrewing the central screw; then remove the plastic cover of the bulbs and disconnect the metal clip and the electrical connector of the bulb, as shown in the video.

At this point, replace the bulb with a new one of the correct type (in this case, H7); all that’s left is to reassemble everything!


Updated on 28 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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