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Disassembly of Dashboard/Central Console on Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years 1998-2007
Part: Dashboard

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Detailed instructions - Today, in this tutorial video, you will see how to disassemble the central console of a Smart Fortwo. Get inside the car and gather plastic levers and screwdrivers. First, remove the radio by pulling it from the sides and disconnecting the electrical connectors and the antenna cable. Next, take out the glove compartment and remove the hazard light switch by prying it out and disconnecting the connector at the back. Now, remove the buttons for the air conditioning adjustment and unscrew the screw found in the cigarette lighter. Unscrew the side screws and remove the central plastic piece. Follow the video to the end for complete disassembly!

Updated on 28 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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