The roadster can be fitted with a groovy looking trip computer that can perform a number of tasks. I wanted it on my smart For2 so here's how to do it.
Kane Harrison
450 fortwo Water Pump Change
How to change the water pump in a suprex engine
450 Front Bumper Removal
Guide to show you how to remove the front panels
450 Front Frame Removal
The main front frame has a few jobs, the main one is that it holds the radiators. If you need to change either radiators or replace the frame after a crash, here's how it's done. Take off the front panels. Take off the front crash bar. Look on eather side of the...
450 Fuel Filter Replacement
Not the easiest thing to get to but it helps to know where to look.
450 Fuel Flap Solenoid
Fuel Flap Solenoid Removal Remove the rear light on the fuel flap side. You do this by removing the 2x 10mm plastic nuts from the top and bottom of the side of the light. Hinge the light away from the car... ...and disconnect the wiring connector. You can now see the...
450 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...
450 Fuel Pump Removal
Lower the tank and look on top. That's the top of the pump with the fuel out, fuel return and tank breather pipes. Just in front of that is the electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector by lifting the top tab and sliding the connector sideways....
450 Fuel Tank Drain
Fuel Filter The fuel filter is quite well hidden, it is behind the offside rear wheel arch. Jack the car up, remove the wheel and remove the arch liner. On each end of the filter is a connector with an orange clip. To disconnect the pipe you just have to push the...
450 Fuel Tank Removal
Remove the under tray to reveal the fuel tank. This is the smaller 22 litre tank but the later model had a larger 33 litre tank. Removal is the same but there are a few more fixings to remove. Drain as much fuel from the tank as you can. If you don't, the tank could...
450 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.
450 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.
450 Glass Sliding Roof
They are rare as Pegasus shit but someone out there might need fitting info.
450 Glass Sliding Roof Wiring
The wiring for the glass sliding roof is very simple. Actually running the cables takes the time. Both of the connections to the SAM unit are switched lives. Both connected to 15A fuses. R1 is an auxiliary fuse on the side of the SAM unit. Plug 3 pin 4 is the power...
450 Glow Plug Controller Pin Out
ZEE Unit Model Pin Number Wire Colour Connects To Task 2 Black ECU Pin 38 TN 3 Black ECU Pin 66 GZS - DL 4 Black Glow Plug Glow Plug Power 6 Black Ground Earth 8 Black Secondary Fuse Box Pin 2 Coil Pack Controller Power 9 Black Glow Plug Glow Plug Power 10 Black Glow...
450 Grill Removal
The grill is held on by 7 clips. From Mk6 onwards and cabrio there were 3 on the top and 4 along the bottom (circled in red below). On the Mk1 to 5 there were 4 clips on the top and 3 along the bottom. Looking in between the panels will make the clips obvious, you can...
450 Headlight Bulb Change
Changing the headlight bulbs.
450 Headlight Disassembly
How to completely strip your headlights to base parts.
450 Headlight Removal
Handy guide for changing bulbs, fitting HIDs or modifying the units.
450 Heated Seat Wiring
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.