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How to Open the Bonnet on Smart Fortwo 450-451

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

In this video tutorial, you will see the instructions for opening the bonnet on a Smart Fortwo 450 and 451 in simple and quick steps. To open the bonnet, pull the two levers located on the front grille of the vehicle; then, the bonnet will open, and you can lift the entire panel as shown in the video. After making the necessary adjustments, refit the bonnet; position it correctly and close it by pushing down the two levers, applying the reverse procedure!

Updated on 9 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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