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Removing the Handle on Smart 451

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Part: Handle

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How to remove the external handle of the Smart Fortwo? Here’s a brief guide on how to take off the handle and remove it from the door housing. To disassemble the lock, you will need a screwdriver.

First, unscrew the screws located on the side of the door (inner side) using the screwdriver. Remove the entire handle along with the fixing plastic from inside the door: detach the handle from the housing.

Fit the new handle into the plastics and then into the door. Finally, attach the handle and test its operation: release the handle.


Updated on 8 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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