There are a lot of interesting things going on behind the speedo so many of the modifications involve taking it out.
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450 Stalk Removal
Snapped the stalk? replacing a faulty light stalk, adding cruise control?
450 Starter Motor Fix
This is the starter motor removed from the car. Actually removing it is a terrible job. Annoyingly, it's rarely the starter motor that fails so removing it is usually unnecessary. So, if you go to start the car and you only hear a click from the fuse box, you may have...
450 Starter Motor Removal
How to remove the starter motor
450 Steering Column Change
Why Would I Change The Steering Column? If you are looking to change the steering column, it is probably down to 1 of 2 things. The steering has become incredibly stiff and lubricating the universal joints didn't work, or, (far less likely) that you are fitting a...
450 Steering Rack Removal
Caution Before you continue, it is highly recommended that you immobilise the steering wheel so it can't move later on when you disconnect the column from the rack. I normally use elastic bungie cords from the driver's seat base, wrapped around the bottom of the...
450 Steering Rod Ball Joint
Arrowed below is the ball joint for the steering arm. It is worth noting that this part is the same part used for the hub ball joint lower down. Steer the wheel towards you and you'll see it better. It's clamped in the hub carrier... ...and held in with 2 Torx 50...
450 Steering Tie Rod
The is the steering rack from a 450 fortwo. It's unique on this model as it has a steering damper (the shock absorber in front of the rack). However, other smart steering racks should be the same but without the steering damper. The ball joint end of the steering rack...
450 Steering Wheel Removal
Should you need to remove the steering wheel for any reason,
450 Steering Wheel Wiring
Key:
E = Earth
C4/8 = Connection plug 4, pin 8
Fuse* or F* = Direct connection fuse number
Black Yellow = Wire colour
Modules are labeled in the picture.
450 Sunglasses Holder
The smart doesn't really have much in the way of storage space so let's add some
450 Suspension Change Front
One of the new comon problems is breaking springs and previous attempts by some people at removing the suspension lead to nuts being drilled out and the entire thing taking a day to complete. Posted 26th July 2007.
450 Suspension Change Rear
Quite an easy mod, no special tools needed beyond a nicely stocked tool box and some know how.
450 Thermostat Valve Change
What Are The Symptoms Of A Failed Thermostatic Valve? The thermostatic valve starts closed which only allows the the coolant to circulate around the engine. As the engine temperature increases, the coolant temperature also increases. Eventually, the thermostatic valve...
450 Timing Chain Change
Why Would We Need To? A phenomenon incorrectly called "chain stretch" is the main reason for requiring a new chain fitting. The thickness of the slide rail, the maximum movement of the chain tensioner and an excessive lengthening of the chain eventually causes issues....
450 Timing Chain Cover Removal
I did this with the engine removed. If you want to try it with the engine still in the car, you go for it you nutcase. You'll hate yourself by the end of it but you will have gained the dexterity to wallpaper your hallway through the letterbox. Remove the belts. See...
450 Timing Chain Guide Removal
Once you've removed the cylinder head, you'll notice the main chain guide comes with it and is captive within the head. Since you are this far into the engine, you may as well fit new guides, tensioner and chains. To remove the main chain guide, you need to remove...
450 Underseat Drawer
The underseat drawer is a nice easy addition that offers extra storage that can be locked.
450 Undertray Lowering
There are a few interesting things hiding behind the undertray so let's get it opened and have a look.
450 Upgrade Horn
The smart standard horn is both useless and embarassing to use. It has to be changed, it really does.