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....
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450 Clutch Actuator Setting
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...
450 Clutch Actuator Testing
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.
450 Coil Pack Removal
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....
450 Coolant Draining/Filling
The coolant doesn't need changing that often but it's handy to know how to do it.
450 Coolant Radiator Removal
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...
450 Coolant Specifications
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...
450 Crash Bar Removal
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......
450 Cruise Control Functions
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...
450 Cycle Valve Change
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...
450 Cylinder Head Removal
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...
450 Dash Pod Clock Fault
The dash clock pod in the 450 has a habit of suddenly losing a lot of time. Time to fix.
450 Dash Pod Disassembly
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...
450 Dash Pod Install
The Fortwo can have a clock and a rev counter fitted onto the dash.
450 Dash Pods Bulb Change
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...
450 Dash Speaker Upgrade
Let's be honest, the standard smart sound is pretty dire but help is at hand.
450 Dashboard Removal
Although it seems like a task from hell it's actually a fairly simple process.
450 Door Card Removal
Remove the interior fabric insert from the door.
450 Door Catch Removal
Remove the exterior door handle and exterior door panel. Remove the 3x Torx45 bolts. Disconnect the 2 electrical connection from underneath. Clean them up with electrical contact cleaner as they tend to corrode. Cut the cable tie that holds another electrical...
450 Door Handle Cable Repair
Due to lack of good and regular maintenance, the 450 door exterior cable tend to snap. The problem here is that the cable is not available from smart. You have to buy a whole new handle. Or you could buy a 2nd hand handle from eBay and hope the cable is OK.I was...