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How to Replace the Cabin Filter on a Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years 1998-2007
Part: Cabin air filter

How to replace the air conditioning pollen filter on a Smart Fortwo? Let's see in this video how to perform the disassembly. Remove the plastic under the front windscreen with a lever (remove the front bonnet panel or bumper), then use a screwdriver to unscrew the filter cover (where the air filter is located). Remove the cap from the filter housing with a screwdriver, then extract the worn cabin filter. Insert a new cabin filter, ensuring it fits snugly around the walls of the housing. Finally, refit the filter cap and all parts.

Updated on 6 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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