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How to Repair the Mirror of a Smart Fortwo

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

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When the wing mirrors of the Smart Fortwo "wobble", it means a retaining clip has come loose inside. This is a challenging task but can be done: the mirror must be completely disassembled, and the video shows step by step how to do it, including how to remove the mirror glass (a very delicate operation) until you have the damaged part in hand that needs repairing.

Take the opportunity to repaint the mirror shell to make it look nicer. But let's return to our part to repair: You need to re-flatten the toothed washer until it is level again so that the teeth can fit back into the groove.

We will deepen the groove by half a millimetre. To reinsert the washer into the groove, a bench vice is essential; only then will the mirror regain its functionality.

Reassemble all components following the detailed description in the video: naturally, you will have taken the opportunity to clean all components thoroughly, making them practically new. If you now manually test the mirror, you will notice it no longer wobbles and makes a nice click when opening.

You can refit the mirror onto the vehicle.


Updated on 22 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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