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How to remove the alternator from a Smart

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Alternator

To remove the alternator from this car model, the following description provides all the necessary information and steps for its replacement, and you can also refer to the images in the video. First, open the bonnet and lift the panel under which the engine is located. The alternator is situated at the top on the left side. Use a socket spanner to unscrew the support bolts, then disconnect the electrical connector. This allows you to extract the alternator and replace it with the new one.

Updated on 21 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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