Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Remove the Central Grille on a Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Trim cover

How to remove the central grille (black plastic) from the front bumper of a Smart Fortwo? Once the front bonnet of the car is opened and removed: using a socket wrench or screwdriver, unscrew the securing pins located above the grille (if present). Remove the grille located at the centre of the bonnet using a suitable metal lever or screwdriver. Once all parts are removed, proceed with reassembly: place the new front grille (screw or secure the clips). Close the refill compartment with the front bonnet. Check the correct installation of the parts.

Updated on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Smart (2007-2015 / 451) In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the bumper grille on the Smart ForTwo, a very simple and quick operation. Start by opening the front bon…
Smart (2007-2015 / 451) The following steps will show us how to remove the front hood and plastic bumper grille of the Smart Fortwo. First, let's move to the front of the ve…
Smart (2007-2015 / 451) The little car from the German manufacturer Mercedes is quite curious. Today, you will learn how to open the front bonnet of the Smart Fortwo. Procee…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Reset the Central Locking of the Volkswagen Golf 4?

If the central locking system of the Volkswagen Golf 4 is not working, it is likely necessary to reset the system: to do this, open the driver's door and detach the side panel of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Under this panel, you will find the fuses, including the one for the central locking, which is indicated in the manual as number 14. To reset the system, remove this fuse from its housing, then reinsert it or replace it with a new one of the same amperage: this will reset the central locking system.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos