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[mr singh]

Ermmm.... the ISO Fix is built into the seat.
You can't retrofit it as Smart do not sell it as parts.

you can retro fit isofix to your forfour with parts from smart... you just have to buy the FULL rear seat base

[nodi]

It is always possible to buy the rear seat base, but I think it will be a 'lot' cheaper just to modify your seat base.  The isofix braces won't be that expensive in comparison with a new rear seat base.

[mr singh]

but how do you know if you have the brackets already in place without removing the cover?

mercedes have already confirmed that mine doesnt have isofix on epc

[CrazyG]

CrazyG at the dutch forum there was a guy who bought some isofix braces from Ford:
part number: F1357240
He made a some kind of manual from how to open the rear seat bench and installing the isofix braces onto the frame from a non standard isofix rear seat bench.

... if you want I will make a small 'How to guide' by translating it and posting it on this forum with the pictures he made.
http://smartforum.nl/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=19214&hilit=isofix+forfour

Nodi....that is different ! And a novel way of solving the ISO Fix problem
for anyone who doesn't have it  but would like to have it somehow.

And yes...if you can translate it and make a 'HowTo' with pictures then please
feel free to do so...with our blessings and thanks.

My only concern with that modification is that those 'brackets'...they appear
to stick out and could very well 'stab' you in the back when an adult is sitting
there...or a young child /teenager.  Could be quite nasty unconfortable in fact.

Anyway, if you get any problems with the 'HowTo' drop me a PM, ok ?   

[nodi]

but how do you know if you have the brackets already in place without removing the cover?

mercedes have already confirmed that mine doesnt have isofix on epc

There were already some people who did have the same problem as you have that tried it out and they confirmed it, that their rear seat bench have the frame brackets for the isofix braces.

I will try to dismantle a leftover seat, so that I can make some decent enough pictures to add to the 'How to' section.

As for the isofix braces, I will try to contact the guy who posted this article on the dutch forum and ask him, if the isofix parts from Ford stick out yes or no.

[nodi]

Take a look on the 'How 2' guide, here is the link:

http://www.forfour.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2829.0

Feel free to make any suggestions or improvements on my 'How 2' guide.

[mr singh]

but how do you know if you have the brackets already in place without removing the cover?

mercedes have already confirmed that mine doesnt have isofix on epc

There were already some people who did have the same problem as you have that tried it out and they confirmed it, that their rear seat bench have the frame brackets for the isofix braces.

I will try to dismantle a leftover seat, so that I can make some decent enough pictures to add to the 'How to' section.

As for the isofix braces, I will try to contact the guy who posted this article on the dutch forum and ask him, if the isofix parts from Ford stick out yes or no.

might be worth checking. got plenty of time yet