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How do you replace the starter motor of the Smart car?

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years 1998-2007
Part: Starter motor

Replacing the starter motor of the Smart car is done by opening the trunk of the car and lifting the protective panel located at its base: under this panel, there will be the engine compartment and on its left side, the starter motor can be identified. The starter motor can be removed from its housing by disconnecting all connectors and loosening the relevant fixing screws; in this way, it will be possible to insert the new starter motor, securing it to its housing and connecting the appropriate power cables.

Posted on 19 May 2023 by ScegliAuto

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