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How to remove the rear bumper on the Smart ForTwo?

Model: Smart Smart 453 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Part: Rear bumper

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In this tutorial we can see how to remove the rear bumper on the Smart ForTwo, an extremely simple and fast operation. First of all, go to the back of the vehicle, then open the tailgate and remove both taillights by unscrewing the respective fixing screws with a Torx T20 key. Continue by unscrewing both the screws accessible from the wheel arches and those underneath the bumper, unscrew the bolts with a Torx T30 key, remove the loosened taillights and, levering along the edges of the bumper, separate it from the frame.

To install the replacement, simply follow the reverse procedure.


Posted on 18 September 2025 by ScegliAuto


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