Remove the dash top button bank to reveal 2x Torx20 screws that fix the central vent in position. Remove these. Slide the central vent assembly towards the rear of the car... ...and then angle upwards so the screw tabs clear the light guide. The central vent is now...
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Roadster Dashboard Removal
Remove the top button bank, the dash pods, passenger airbag and the central dash vent. Pull off the 4 heater sliders. If you snap any of the sliders during removal, look here. Remove the speedo and surround. Underneath you'll find 2x Torx20 screws. Remove them. Pull...
Roadster Door Barrel Removal
Remove the door panel and remove the catch mechanism. As an extra, you'll have to remove the 3rd cable. It's this cable that connects the latch mechanism to the key operated lock located just above the handle. Drill out the rivet just below the lock, twist the lock...
Roadster Door Card Removal
How to remove the unremovable door cards
Roadster Door Lock Removal
*Something* Doesn't Work Either the door doesn't close, stay closed, open, lock or unlock. These are all problems with the door catch. Single Unit Unlike the 450 which has a separate door closure switch and separate solenoid, the Roadster is a single unit. So, if it...
Roadster Door Panel Removal
Door panel removal for the Roadster
Roadster Driveshaft Removal
It is now becoming a more common problem with Roadsters, the ABS rings rust and fail
Roadster 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.
Roadster Earth Upgrade
Upgrade the Roadster earth leads
Roadster ECU Pin Out
The ECU is located on the side of the airbox, this can be seen to the left as you look into the engine bay. This is the unit that stores the remap that you may have put on.It is worth noting that the engine map (remap) is stored on a rewritable chip, even if the...
Roadster Engine Mounts
This is how to change the 3 engine mounts on the 452 Roadster. Side Engine Mounts Remove the bolts from the X-frame on either side and remove it from the car. You can just undo the top bolts and pull the x frame down to get some clearance however, it's easier to...
Roadster 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...
Roadster ESP Controller Pinout
Roadster ABS/ESP Controller Connector Pin Number Wire Colour Function 1 Brown Earth/Ground 2 Red SAM plug 7, pin 2, fuse 34 3 4 5 Brown Earth/Ground 6 Red/Black SAM plug 1, pin 6, fuse 14 7 8 Grey/White Yaw sensor pin 5 9 Yellow/Green Yaw sensor pin 2 10 Violet/White...
Roadster ESP Water Ingress
Imagine that, water ingress in a Roadster. Strange how an exterior controller is less likely to be affected by water ingress than a controller inside of the car. ABS Unit On the Roadster, the ABS pump is easy to access. You open the bonnet and remove the front boot...
Roadster Exhaust Fitting
Remove the rear panels, this can be found here. Remove the crash bar using a Torx 45 screwdriver. There are 2 nuts holding the exhaust to the turbo. These can be removed with a 13mm or 1/2" socket. It is a wise idea to spray these with penetrating oil over the...
Roadster Exhaust Valance
If you are fitting a Brabus or similar style of exhaust to your Roadster, you will need a new valance.
Roadster Exterior Handle Cable
Door handle cables snap due to poor maintenance or general wear and tear. Here is how to change them.
Roadster Exterior Handle Removal
How to remove the exterior handle on a Roadster. The 1st step in changing a snapped cable.
Roadster Exterior Water Channels
A crazy idea for stopping water ingress.
Roadster External Temperature Sensor
The external temperature sensor is hidden behind the nearside rear air vent in the rear arch panel. So, to get to it, you ideally need to remove the rear panels. However, you can remove many of the fixings on that side and pull the arch sideways enough to reach in,...