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How to replace the car battery on a smart forfour

We show you how to replace the car battery on the smart forfour city car

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The smart car has had a number of changes throughout its life. Here in SA we last saw an update of these sub compact city cars in 2016. 

Related: Smart ForTwo and Smart ForFour

With no new models incoming many of these have ended up on the second hand market and if you were to purchase one you may need to change the car battery. No need to worry though as it is a very straight forward job that you can tackle right at home with minimal tools.

 

You will need:

  • Replacement battery of correct size and amperage
  • 10mm wrench
  • 13mm socket, extension and driver

 

Let's get it done

 

1. Open the bonnet

 

2. Use the 10mm wrench to remove the positive terminal off of the battery

 

3. Use the 10mm again to remove the negative battery terminal

 

4. Use the 13mm socket to remove the hold down clamp at the base of the battery

 

5. Remove old battery and install new one

 

6. Re assemble in reverse order

 

Recommended next:

smart Brabus fortwo and smart Brabus forfour – sports cars for the city

4 Smart forfour accessories you didn’t know you needed.

Top 3 city cars for comfort lovers

 

Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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