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How to replace the rear shock absorbers on a Smart?

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

To replace the rear shock absorbers on the vehicle, follow these instructions: open the bonnet, lift the car, and then remove the wheel. Unscrew the lower mounting bolt of the shock absorber, then remove the inner wheel arch cover and unscrew the upper bolt as well. At this point, the shock absorber will be free, and you need to retrieve its mounting bushes. Take the new shock absorber and proceed with the installation by reversing all the steps to reassemble everything. Finally, replace the shock absorber on the other wheel.

Updated on 27 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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