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How to Replace the Dashboard Bulbs on a Smart Fortwo 450

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Instrument panel light

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Discover in this video how to remove and replace, in simple and quick steps, the dashboard bulbs on the Smart Fortwo 450 first series. First, get in the vehicle and start by removing the instrument cluster; use a Torx screwdriver to unscrew the screws located under the plastic cover of the steering wheel, disconnecting the electrical connector found behind the cluster.

At this point, you can remove and replace any faulty bulbs; extracting them along with the bulb holder. Then, refit the instrument cluster!


Updated on 28 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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