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How to remove the dashboard and replace the bulbs of the Smart Fortwo.

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years 1998-2007
Part: Instrument cluster

Today's guide will show us the main steps to disassemble and replace the instrument panel and its bulbs of the Smart Fortwo. First, we get into the car and start by releasing and removing the plastic cover above the instrument panel; we then unscrew the side screws to detach the instrument panel from the dashboard, disconnecting the electrical wiring found on the back, as shown in the video. At this point, we proceed to replace the bulbs of the instrument panel, which are located at the back; we then reassemble and finally connect the instrument panel!

Posted on 7 April 2023 by ScegliAuto

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