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Replace a faulty CDI intercooler.

There is a new common problem for the 450 CDI, repair it or fix it before it needs repair. Thanks to Kayble for the pictures and information.

Extra info.

Roadster leak guide updated. Turbo manifold crack info and fix.

Paint your headlights

450 Almond headlights colour coding. 450 Peanut headlights colour coding. 451 Cashew headlights colour coding.

More info added to some pages

This page now contains a list of recommended coolants from Mercedes sheet 325 and 326. This page now contains information and smart part number of the recommended brake fluid. This page now contains info on drying out a wet SAM unit which could save you hundreds of...

All 3 videos are now in HD and for sale section updated

After seeing the poor visual quality of the videos after YouTube had compressed them I decided to redo them all in high definition (720). Now you can actually read the instructions. 451 air filter 451 service panel removal stereo removal A few extra things now...

Another quick video added

How to remove the front service panel on the smart 451. I got to grips quite quickly with Garageband so I could add a quick bit of music, also experimented a bit with picture in picture to show more detail.

Injector specifications and VIN update

Injector specs. VIN info fully updated with 451 info and extra pictures. My crap low speed Tiscali broadband connection has finally uploaded my new video, you can see it here. Stereo removal. More videos coming soon, just have to find some very short songs or mash up...

The long awaited Angel Eyes information

There have been quite a few people waiting for this info to come up. Angel Eyes on your 450 fortwo Angel Eyes on your 451 fortwo These kits aren't yet listed on the SmartMods website but they will be later on today and will only cost £30 including delivery for a kit...