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How to Remove the Rear Bumper on the Smart ForFour?

Model: Smart Smart 453 - Years 2014-2022
Part: Rear bumper

In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the rear bumper on the Smart ForFour, a very simple and quick operation. First, open the boot lid, then remove both tail lights by unscrewing the screws located along their inner edges. Next, move to one of the two wheels, unscrew all the fastening screws of the inner wheel arch cover, repeat the operation on the opposite side, and continue by unscrewing the bolts located on the lower side of the bumper. At this point, simply grab the bumper itself, separate it from the frame, and fit any replacement following the reverse procedure.

Posted on 9 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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