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How to Change the Battery on a Smart Fortwo

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

Today's guide will illustrate the steps to remove and replace the battery on a Smart Fortwo. First, open the front passenger door and start removing the carpet lining and floor mat; you will find the battery underneath, as shown in the video. Next, unscrew the screws of the central fixing bracket, then disconnect both battery terminals (positive and negative); then remove and replace the battery with a new one of the correct type and the same amperage, reconnecting it!

Updated on 14 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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If the central locking system of the Volkswagen Golf 4 is not working, it is likely necessary to reset the system: to do this, open the driver's door and detach the side panel of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Under this panel, you will find the fuses, including the one for the central locking, which is indicated in the manual as number 14. To reset the system, remove this fuse from its housing, then reinsert it or replace it with a new one of the same amperage: this will reset the central locking system.

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