Where the fuel filter is on a Roadster and how to change it.
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Roadster Fuel Flap Solenoid
The fuel flap solenoid is a motor that pushes a bar which locks the fuel filler flap. To access it, remove the rear panels and you'll see it just left of the filler flap. Disconnect the electrical connector on the left hand side. Underneath the solenoid is a Torx E8...
Roadster Fuel Injector Removal
Warning Fuel injectors are connected to fuel pipes. Fuel can set you on fire and make your day miserable. No smoking, lighting farts or juggling flaming batons whilst you are doing this. It is important that you do NOT have the keys in the car. If the ignition gets...
Roadster Fuel Pump Change
How to remove and replace the Roadster fuel pump
Roadster Fuel Tank Removal
It's a very good idea to have little to no fuel in the tank otherwise it'll be heavy and potentially explody. Remove the engine. Behind the engine is a heat shield (good idea huh!). Remove the fuel cap. Remove the top two E10 bolts. Then remove the lower two E10...
Roadster Fuse Layout
Fuse 32, 33, 34 and 35 are on the top of the fuse box. You have to lower the fuse box to access these. No Amp. Colour 1 Starter 25 A Neutral 2 Windscreen wipers, washer pump 20 A Yellow 3 Heater blower, seat heater 20 A Yellow 4 Power windows, l. & r. 30 A Green 5...
Roadster Gear Change Motor 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.
Roadster Gearbox Fluid Change
Although smart say this is a non servicable item, it would be foolish to use the same oil year in, year out. I recommended you change it every 3rd service. People have found the gearchange is much improved after doing this.
Roadster Glove Box
Here is the Roadster glove box. Probably contains 0% gloves and 100% wheel bolt key, napkins and sweets. Open the glove box using the normal method. There's a plastic stay on each side that holds the flap in a set position. Push both of these stays towards the front...
Roadster Ground Points
Roadster Earthing Points The Roadster is now officially old and with that advanced age comes new faults. One of these faults that is becoming more prevalent is earthing issues. Earth Or Ground? It's the same thing. Some countries call it a different name. Identifying...
Roadster H7 Bulb Connectors
The standard bulb connections are poor so lets add something better
Roadster Handbrake Cable Removal
Look under the car where the handbrake comes through the bulkhead. Push the distributor towards the cables and move the cable tips sideways, out of the way. Release the distributor and the cable ends are free. Open the rear brake drum... ...and use your tool of choice...
Roadster Handbrake Disconnect
Look under the car near the front of the engine cradle. If you are lucky, you'll see the handbrake cables. Make sure the handbrake is off. Push the distributor down and push the cables out of its grip. Release the distributor and you are done. I have always called the...
Roadster Handbrake Grip Removal
received some more car bling today heres the guide to fit the brabus handbrake to an existing car
Roadster Handbrake Removal
Disconnect the handbrake from under the car. Pull back the carpet, disconnect the handbrake switch connection and then remove the Torx E10 bolts from the front and the rear of the mechanism. Pull the rubber boot through the firewall. Pull the entire mechanism from the...
Roadster Handle Maintenance
Roadsters don't suffer so much from snapped door handle cables like the fortwo does but they do stiffen up, so, once a year, why not give them a proper lubrication? Other sites tell you to pull the handle open and spray lube into the hole that the handle passes...
Roadster Hardtop Fitting Kit
Hard top installation kit and install guide
Roadster Headlight Protectors
Replacement headlights for the Roadster cost about £90 from smart, there is an easy way to protect them instead
Roadster Headlight Removal
How to remove the headlights if one gets smashed
Roadster Heated Rear Window
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.