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Premium Mod 450 Chain Tensioner Removal450 Fortwo

The timing chain runs from the crankshaft up to the camshaft. For every 2 turns of the crankshaft, the camshaft will turn once. This relation between the 2 sprockets must stay the same at all times to keep the combustion cycle working and to stop the valves from...

Normal Mod 450 Child Seat Frame450 Fortwo452 Roadster

Baby Seat Fixing Did you decide to bring a noisy, life sucking, pooing and spewing, useless meat bag into this world? Did you think that keeping your smart was a good idea? If you answered yes to both of these, there is something mentally wrong with you. However,...

Normal Mod 450 Clutch Actuator Gaiter450 Fortwo

I'm sure you know that the clutch actuator is a bit of a weak spot. It doesn't snap the spiral like the 451 and 454 however, it does dry up internally which will slow down the movement. The only thing that stops the water from getting into the casing is a rubber boot....

Normal Mod 450 Clutch Actuator Setting450 Fortwo

Removing The Clutch Actuator For Smart Fortwo (450) 1. Switch off the ignition. 2. Wait for approximately 1 minute. 3. Make sure the clutch is completely closed. 4. Disconnect the electric connection on the clutch actuator motor. 5. Loosen clutch actuator (5) screws...

Premium Mod 450 Clutch Actuator Testing450 Fortwo

Testing an item off of the car can prove if it is working or not.
Bench testing allows you to narrow down your searches if something is faulty as it allows the individual testing of complicated items.

Normal Mod 450 Coil Pack Removal450 Fortwo

Open the engine cover and look between you and the large smart logo on the air inlet manifold. They are covered in a bunch of shit so I have coloured them in so you can see where they are. Each one of the 3 coil packs have a 4 wire connector... ...disconnect it....

Premium Mod 450 Coolant Radiator Removal450 Fortwo

Remove the front panels, remove the crash bar. Have the air conditioning gas professionally removed. Don't just remove the 10mm nut, lever the connection open and let the gas escape. Disconnect the bottom coolant hose and allow the coolant to drain into an antique bed...

Normal Mod 450 Coolant Specifications450 Fortwo

Coolant Colour Don't pay too much attention to the colour of the coolant, it doesn't necessarily tell you what it is made from (propylene glycol, ethylene glycol etc). It is recommended that you top up with the same type coolant but if you bought the car new, you...

Normal Mod 450 Crash Bar Removal450 Fortwo

Remove the front panels to reveal the crash bar. The crash bar has a polystyrene cover. It's easier if it's out of the way. Grab the polystyrene and tilt it upwards. Throw it across the garage. There are 3x Torx 40 bolts on each end. 1 on the top, 1 on the side and......

Normal Mod 450 Cruise Control Functions450 Fortwo

This is the cruise control stalk. The symbols on yours may vary. Cruise Control Whilst driving, pressing the end button will turn the cruise control on and off. The ring can be rotated down and then released, this sets the cruise control at your current speed. If the...

Normal Mod 450 Cycle Valve Change450 Fortwo

Cycle Valve - Fault Symptoms If your car goes into safe mode every now and then, it could well be a faulty cycle valve. Try pulling and refitting fuse 27. If that temporarily fixes the issue, you need a new cycle valve. The valve can also fail in such a way that the...

Normal Mod 450 Cylinder Head Removal450 Fortwo

I'll apologise right now. I took these photos almost exactly 2 years ago so I can only write about what I remember and what I can make out from the photos. Some more of the finer details may be missing or hazy but you'll work it out. If you see anything obvious I...

Normal Mod 450 Dash Pod Disassembly450 Fortwo

Firstly remove the coloured outer ring, they clip straight on and come off easily. Place a thin headed screwdriver next to 1 and 6 on the tacho (3 and 9 on the clock) and lever to unclip the 2 clips (circled in red). Lever the hands off with a strong fork Place the...

Premium Mod 450 Dash Pods Bulb Change450 Fortwo

Bulbs don't last forever although the pod bulbs do tend to last for quite a while. Changing them isn't as easy as you'd like. Rev Counter Pod Pull the ring off the front. Use a thin flat blade screwdriver to lever the front  out. There are clips on each side. Pull the...