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Removing the Airbag and Horn Button on the Smart Fortwo 450

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

In today's tutorial, you will learn how to remove the steering wheel airbag, along with the horn assembly, and the steering wheel on the Smart Fortwo 450 (first generation). First, get inside the vehicle and disconnect the battery, located at the bottom on the passenger side; remove the panel to access it. Next, undo the airbag screw located at the bottom of the steering wheel to remove it, then disconnect the electrical connector; finally, extract the steering wheel and reassemble everything by applying the reverse procedure of disassembly!

Updated on 21 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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