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How to Reset the Clutch Actuator on a Smart ForTwo?

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

In this tutorial, you will see how to reset the clutch actuator on a Smart ForTwo, a very simple and quick operation that must be done after removing it and before repositioning it. For this, you will need two power cables similar in thickness to those used for jump-starting. First, connect the two cables to the car battery terminals, then connect the positive to pin number 6 of the connector and the negative to pin number 3. If you need to extend the actuator, simply reverse the polarities.

Updated on 19 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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