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How to Open the Front Bonnet of a Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Body

How do you open the front bonnet of a Smart Fortwo for maintenance and top-ups? Follow these steps. Open the plastic levers located on either side of the front grille with your hands. Once the front plastic is free, lift it upwards with your hands, then remove it from the vehicle body (as shown in the video). After removing the mentioned piece, carry out maintenance on your car. To proceed with reassembly, secure the plastic cover at the front of the nose with your hands and then at the bottom. Finally, close the front bonnet release levers with your hands.

Updated on 9 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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