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How to open the front hood of the Smart

Model: Smart Smart - Years 2014-2021
Part: Body

Let's see below how to proceed to open the front bonnet of the Smart: it is good to know that this bonnet is not equipped with hinges or supports fixed to the car, to be able to open it it is necessary to unlock the opening by pulling towards you and at the same time the two levers on the sides of the air intake grille inwards. At that point the bonnet is released and it will be possible to remove it by pulling it forward. To then be able to close it, simply place it over the headlights and position it centered with respect to the car, then push it towards the windscreen to lock it and that's it.

Posted on 2 December 2022 by ScegliAuto

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