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How to Replace the Dashboard Bulbs in a Smart ForTwo?

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years 1998-2007
Part: Instrument panel light

In this tutorial, you will learn how to replace the dashboard bulbs in a Smart ForTwo. First, you will need to remove the instrument cluster. Start by unscrewing the two screws located beneath the steering column using a Torx T10 key. Then, grasp the cluster and pull it out of the dashboard, disconnecting the connector at the back. At this point, using pliers or a flat-head screwdriver, you can extract the faulty bulbs by turning them slightly counterclockwise and fit the replacements, simply following the reverse procedure.

Updated on 12 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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