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How to remove the gearshift gaiter on Smart Fortwo (w453)

Model: Smart Smart 453 - Years 2014-2022
Part: Shifter boot

Disassembling the gearshift gaiter on the Smart is a somewhat cumbersome operation as it is incorporated into the central tunnel. First you will need to remove the gear knob, this will be fixed to the lever by means of two small screws hidden at the base of the same by the rubber cover of the lever and which, once unscrewed, will allow the removal of the knob itself. This operation will allow easier disassembly of the panel placed on the upper part of the central tunnel, this will be fixed by interlocking with plastic hooks placed along the junction line of the same and it will be sufficient to pry between the two surfaces to release it. After disassembling the panel, you will have access to the circular plastic support that holds the rubber protection of the lever in place. Once the plastic support has been removed, it will be possible to extract the rubber protection of the lever which can be replaced with a new one or with an aftermarket boot model.

Posted on 9 September 2020 by ScegliAuto

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