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How to remove the controls or knobs of the air conditioning of the Smart Forfour

Model: Smart Forfour W454, MK 1 - Years 2004-2006
Part: A/C controls

In today's video tutorial we will see how to remove and replace the climate control controls or the knobs of the central instrument panel of the Smart Forfour. First we get on board the car and start by unscrewing the screws that we find under the air conditioning controls, using a torx screwdriver; then we go to gently remove the control knobs, and then remove the plastic cover, as shown in the video. At this point we are going to replace, if necessary, the knobs; we just have to reassemble everything, applying the reverse procedure!

Posted on 26 February 2022 by ScegliAuto

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