Introduction
The Smart Roadster front bonnet can misbehave and not close completely when lowering it, having to apply a lot of force to completely close it. In this simple guide I will show you how to adjust the closing mechanism so that it will close completely with minimal force applied.
Tools
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Open the bonnet from the inside of the car (use the lever in the glove-box) and raise the bonnet completely open.
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The 13mm screw used to adjust the closing mechanism of the bonnet. This is the one that probably needs adjustment
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Screws which secure the mechanism to the bonnet
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Spring which raises the bonnet slightly so that it can be further opened by hand
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Use the 13mm Wrench to screw/unscrew the bonnet closing mechanism so that it gets adjusted. Usually it needs unscrewing a little so that it reaches the closing mechanism on the car.
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The missing black paint on the screw indicates how much this bonnet closing mechanism needed adjustment
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After adjustment the front bonnet should fully close easily when lowering.
