Side marker lights bulbs replacement

[brunosaltspring 0]

Hello from Salt spring Island, British Columbia, Canada.

I just bought a nice 2005 Smart for two Pulse (W450) The bulbs need to be replaced in the side marker lights; what is the recommended way to do it?

[DTA 9]

Fronts are  "90° turn and pull" and rears are remove the rear end or remove inner fender and go in from the wheel well

[brunosaltspring 0]

Thanks a lot for your help! 

 

[smart142 605]

Did you check the fuses?   Evilution - Smart Car Encyclopaedia

To remove the front marker lights, electrical tape wrapped on the edge will give you a better grip.

[brunosaltspring 0]

Thanks for the tip, I will.

 

[Leadwing 565]

Hint #1 - When doing the front side marker, don't drop the little black plug end into the hole.  It's a real P.I.T.A. to retrieve.

Hint #2 -  When reinstalling the front ones, smear a little grease or Vaseline around the rubber.  This will make it much easier to remove if replacement is needed again.

[brunosaltspring 0]

Thanks! 

 

[darren 192]

Most people replace the fronts with LED discs, and never worry about replacing a bulb again. There are elliptical LEDs that are a fit for the rears as well, if I'm not mistaken. 

 

I had to replace my rear fenders after some body damage, and I opted to not replace the "pods".

[brunosaltspring 0]

Thanks!

[Henry 40]

The fronts are just semitruck marker lights, sealed units, you need to replace the whole light assembly.

Alan