Replacing headlight bulbs on SMART SMART CITY-COUPE (450) 0.6 (450.352, 450.353) (45 kw / 61 hp) (01.2001 - 01.2004)

Good news for the Smart City-Coupe (450) owners who dread the idea of dismantling the bumper just to change a headlight bulb—it’s actually possible to swap out those bulbs without having to remove the whole bumper! 🎉

Here’s the deal in real-user style: there’s a little access panel on the back of the headlight assembly that you can open by twisting or unclipping a cover. Once that’s off, you can reach in with your hand to unplug the bulb connector, undo the retaining clip, and twist out the bulb. Sometimes it’s a bit of a finger yoga session, but it beats the bumper removal struggle for sure. Just be careful not to touch the bulb glass itself with your bare fingers because oils could give you some flashbacks—well, flashes from the headlight, that is. ⚡😎

If you find it’s still a tight squeeze or the panel is stubborn, a few trims or movements of the adjacent panels can help, but full bumper removal isn’t strictly necessary for most bulb changes. There are plenty of DIY videos demonstrating this method with a trusty screwdriver and some patience.

So, get ready to feel like a lighting ninja—no bumper disassembly required, just some careful wriggling and the occasional "did my fingers just bend that way?" moment! 💪🚗💡