It has been known for the cable to come off or snap so let's have it apart and have a look.
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450 Door Panel Removal
There are few reasons to remove the door panels but it's always nice to know just in case.
450 Door Speaker Pockets
The standard speaker setup is rubbish, the upgrade is better but the sound all comes from the front, it needs spreading out.
450 Door Speakers
Another way to better the sound in the smart fortwo.
450 Driveshaft Removal
It is now becoming a more common problem with older smarts, the ABS rings rust and fail
450 Driveshaft Seals
Do you have oil on the ends of the driveshaft where they enter the transmission? If you do, there is good possibilty that the seals are not doing their job properly and need replacing.
450 Drop Link Removal
The drop link connects at both ends. One end to the anti-roll bar, the other to the wishbone. The anti-roll bar connection is generally not a problem as it can be held with a spanner (46Nm on refitting). The big problem is at the other end. The position of the fixing...
450 ECU Pin Out
The ECU (or MEG) controls all of the engine parameters ensuring that it is running as best as it possibly can.
450 Engine Oil Change
Changing the oil on a smart isn't like most other cars. You can't just undo the sump plug and let it all drain out, the main reason is because it doesn't have a sump plug.You have to adopt the same service technique as used in boats, the oil is sucked out through the...
450 Exhaust Fitting
Fit a different exhaust, free up a bit of power and make the smart sound a bit beefier.
450 External Door Handle Cable Removal
Remove the Torx30 screw. Lift rubber seal and at the same time wriggle the handle towards the back of the car (about 1/2 cm) then pull outwards. Push the lever towards the front of the car with the white stopper on. Slide back lift off the outer black cable from its...
450 Filler Flap Removal
Remove the filler flap to fit a colour coded or after market flap. You may have snapped off the locking tab and need to change it.
450 Filler Neck Flange
The rubber boot surrounding the filler neck seals the tridion to stop fluid ingress. Being rubber and being exposed to fuel and stress, they can perish and become damaged.
450 Floppy Wing Mirrors
This Page Covers... Floppy mirror hinges. Floppy mirror adjusters. Floppy Mirror Hinges The wing mirrors should sit in a certain position but should fold if forced. However, some people reported that their mirrors just flap about and don't lock. Let's see why....
450 Fog Light Bulb Change
The fog light bulbs shouldn’t die too often as they are rarely used but if they do give up you will need to get them fixed for the MOT.
450 Fortwo Alloy Wheels
Alloy widths, offset and PCD.
450 fortwo Belt Change
This page covers the AC belt and alternator/water pump belt. Air Conditioning Belt Look at the right hand side of the engine. It's not easy to see. Find the tensioner pulley wheel. Use a Torx45 bit to loosen the screw arrowed in the photo below. Push the pulley wheel...
450 Fortwo Bulbs list
There are a lot of bulbs, make sure you get the right ones.
450 Fortwo Clutch Removal
The clutch doesn't last forever. It wears down causing slipping and poor pull away.
450 Fortwo Earth Upgrade
Very popular with Ricers. Upgrading the engine earth can release more power and torque from your engine, make your stereo sound better and increase your MPG.