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How to Remove the Roof of the Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015

In this guide, you will find the main instructions to remove and replace the roof of the Smart Fortwo. First, open the rear boot lid and use a thin, pointed tool to detach and remove the roof; if necessary, you will need to remove the rear boot lid and the windscreen, as shown in the video. At this point, replace the roof of the vehicle, installing a panoramic roof if desired; then install the sunroof mechanism and finally the glass, reassembling the windscreen, following the video tutorial to the end!

Updated on 10 August 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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