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Removal of the External Boot Panel and Rear Bumper

Model: Smart Smart - Years 2000-2007
Part: Rear bumper

This video illustrates the necessary operations to remove the external boot panel, the rear bumper, the side panels, and the rear wheel arches. First, remove the seal of the rear hatch, then using an electric screwdriver (a manual one will also suffice), proceed to remove the fastening screws. When removing the rear panel, be very careful not to dislodge the connectors for the number plate lights. The video clearly shows the placement of the fastenings to be removed to extract the bumper and the side panels.

Updated on 2 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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