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Smart Fortwo instrument cluster bulb replacement guide

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Instrument panel light

Today's video tutorial will show us the steps that will allow us to disassemble and replace the bulbs of the Smart Fortwo instrument panel. First we get on board the car and start disassembling the instrument panel, unscrewing the fixing screws and disconnecting the electrical connector that we find on the back; then we go to remove the plastic bulkhead of the panel, thus accessing the electronic board that we find behind, as illustrated in the video. At this point we remove and replace the small bulbs of the instrument cluster; Finally, let's put the picture back on the dashboard!

Posted on 26 March 2023 by ScegliAuto

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