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Replacing the Rear Bulb on a Smart

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years 1998-2007
Part: Tail light bulb

In this video tutorial, learn how to replace a bulb in the rear light if one has blown on a Smart 450. To begin, open the upper and lower parts of the boot to access the two nuts holding the light in place. Now, using a ten-millimetre hex key, unscrew the nuts and remove the rear light. At this point, remove the plastic cover by pressing the two clips, and then open the light by releasing another two clips to access the bulb that needs replacing. Now, simply replace the bulb and reassemble everything.

Updated on 6 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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