How to remove and refit the decorative wing mirror trims to the 451 wing mirrors
Panels
452 Coupe Glass Removal
Remove the Roadsters coupe rear glass – to change the hinges or some other issue
453 Arch Panel Removal
Remove the front bumper so you can access a bolt later on. Open the door and look at the lower part of the door shut. These bolts are 10mm with a Torx30 inside. You can use either size tools to remove them. Look to the top of the door shut to the black triangle in...
453 Bonnet Panel Removal
Look in the front grill and you'll see a lever on each side. Pull the both forwards. You'll notice the bonnet panel move slightly. Pull the panel forwards... ...and lift the panel from the car. It will hang safely from straps on the front of the...
453 Boot Panel Removal
Press the button on the handle and open the glass hatch. Lift the handle to release the lower section of the boot. Remove the boot catch cover by lifting and pulling. These fall off with the slightest touch so you've probably accidentally removed this part before....
453 Door Panel Removal
Important This only applies to the 453 fortwo. The 453 forfour has metal door panels that cannot be removed. Remove the front bumper and the arch panels. Remove the front arch support clip. This is held in place with a 10mm bolt with a Torx30 head. Either tool will...
453 Front Bumper Removal
Remove the front service panel and let it hang in front of the car. Remove the 4 bolts holding the straps. This type of bolt are used throughout the car. They are 10mm hex and Torx30. Use what you have. Disconnect the windscreen washer pipe and put the service panel...
453 Rear Bumper Removal
Fortwo Before starting, you have to remove the lower boot flap. Remove the 5x Torx30 bolts found along the top edge of the bumper. Below the reflectors are a single Torx20 screw to remove. Underneath the edge of the lower valance is another Torx20 screw on each side...
453 Scuttle Panel Removal
The scuttle is the panel underneath the windscreen that the wipers pass through. It's a decorative panel to hide the wiper mechanism. Mine was broken so I had to replace it. Pop out the clip in each corner. Lift up the rubber infill piece. Remove both wiper arms by...
453 Wiper Mechanism Removal
Remove the bonnet and remove the scuttle panel and scuttle bucket. Underneath the removed scuttle panel and scuttle bucket is the wiper mechanism. Remove the 4x 10mm bolts, lift the assembly from the car and disconnect the electrical connection. Right Hand Drive Left...
Roadster Door Panel Removal
Door panel removal for the Roadster
Roadster Exhaust Valance
If you are fitting a Brabus or similar style of exhaust to your Roadster, you will need a new valance.
Roadster Front Bumper Removal
How to remove the front panel set from the Roadster.
Roadster Hardtop Fitting Kit
Hard top installation kit and install guide
Roadster Rear Bumper Removal
Removing the rear panels for servicing etc
What Panels Fit What
Now smart no longer sell precoloured panels you have to find them elsewhere, find out what panels will fit your car.