front fender replacement, please help!

[carmen]

i really appreciate any solid feedback on this! i put a fairly large dent in my bosses smart fourtwo front wheelwell panel. Ive since ordered the part, and i am extremely low on cash and id like to replace it myself. has anyone done this before and have any tips? thanks very much

[Padawan]

Here you go:

Evilution - Smart Car Encyclopaedia

[Old smart]

This other site should help too:
FQ101 : Taking Modification to the Next Level

[smartSEATTLE]

Originally Posted by carmen

i really appreciate any solid feedback on this! i put a fairly large dent in my bosses smart fourtwo front wheelwell panel. Ive since ordered the part, and i am extremely low on cash and id like to replace it myself. has anyone done this before and have any tips? thanks very much

Pretty easy, the lower side scuff guards are the only part that can give people some problems. Other then that get a T25 bit and should only take about an hour to swap out.

[RussBarnes]

My first time removing the lower scuff panels (rocker panels) was a learning experience. That is the only tough part. Just be careful yanking because they can break off.

[Kermit]

I see you are from Vancouver. What year model? Either way, the Evilution site should fix you up fine. Even if you have limited mechanic knowledge you'll still be fine. It's easy.

[carmen]

thanks very helpful

[smartSEATTLE]

Originally Posted by RussBarnes

My first time removing the lower scuff panels (rocker panels) was a learning experience. That is the only tough part. Just be careful yanking because they can break off.

Oh yes, I remember that well. Little white clips flying everywhere

[jimvw57]

The side skirts come off easier if you slide them off the clips, then unscrew the clips from the mounting studs. Figured that out after I broke a bunch of clips....

Never did get my antenna off, it just wouldn't unscrew so I lifted the whole front end up over the top of the antenna (good thing it is flexable) probably why my radio doesn't work too good. I quit before I broke the antenna off.

Did my front end on the grass so it had something soft to rest on, It helps to have an extra set of hands when it comes to removing and reinstalling the clip.

[Dunerunner]

Originally Posted by murphyre3d

If you are really want to replace it on yourself then I suggest you need to learn from the experts. If you are now short on cash then you need to find a cheap fender supplier.

smart car parts aren't listed on that web site. Are you affiliated or didn't you look before you posted the link?