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How to Repair the Door Handle Cable on a Smart Forfour

Model: Smart Smart Fourfour1, 454 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Headlight

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In this short video, we will see a simple (temporary) solution to repair the door handle cable on a Smart Forfour. First, open the front door and start by prising off the plastic part of the handle to remove the cover; then unscrew the Torx screw located just underneath, as shown in the video.

Once the handle is removed, you will find the broken cable; insert a screw with a thread lock between them to attach it to the opening handle mechanism: this way, you will have temporarily solved your problem!


Updated on 13 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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