How to Remove amp; Replace Fuel Pumps in a 1988 Mercedes 560SEL


Prepare to Remove the Old Pump
1. Open the gas tank to relieve the pressure inside the fuel tank. Disconnect the battery cables. Use a wrench and pliers if the bolts are tight or corroded with battery acid.
2. Siphon as much fuel from the gas tank as possible and put the fuel into a gas can. Use a funnel to avoid spilling any gas and avoid siphoning with your mouth so that you don't ingest any gas fumes or gas.
3. Raise the vehicle on jack stands to access the gas tank underneath the Mercedes. If you only raise up the rear of the vehicle, put wheel blocks against the front two wheels of the car.
4. Disconnect the fuel filler tube from the gas tank with a flathead screwdriver, wrench or a socket set depending on the type of screw holding the filler tube in place. Set it aside near by.
5. Disconnect the fuel lines connected to the top of the fuel pump, which sits on top of the gas tank. Remove the lines by hand or with pliers.
Disconnect the Gas Tank From the Mercedes' Body
6. Hold up the bottom of the fuel tank with one hand or an object.
7. Loosen and remove the fuel tank straps holding the fuel tank to the body of the Mercedes with a socket or wrench. Inspect the fuel tank straps for any signs of corrosion, abnormal or dangerous wear or damages. Replace them if necessary.
8. Lower the fuel tank to the ground and pull it out from underneath the Mercedes so that you can access the fuel pump.
Remove and Replace the Old Pump
9. Remove the fuel pump locking ring that holds the pump to the gas tank with a brass punch tool and a hammer.
10. Pull out the fuel pump assembly from the gas tank and strainer connected to it.
11. Install and clean surface of the gas tank where the locking ring will go. Install the new fuel pump assembly, including the strainer that comes with it, into the gas tank.
12. Reinstall the locking ring with a hammer and punch tool.
Prepare the Car to Drive
13. Reattach the fuel lines and fuel filler tube to the gas tank and install it back into its proper place on the body of Mercedes with the metal straps.
14. Lower the jacks on the car and reattach the battery cables to the battery.
15. Turn the car on and inspect for any fuel leaks or other problems.
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How to Replace the Third Brake Light on a 1998 Mercedes Benz E320


1. Open the trunk hood on your E320.
2. Locate the wires secured to the underside of the trunk lid. Follow the wires, which lead to the light socket directly behind the third brake light lens.
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise a quarter turn, and pull it out of the trunk lid.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket, and push the new bulb into the socket.
5. Place the socket into the trunk lid, and turn it a quarter turn clockwise. Close the trunk lid.
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How to Change Xenon Bulbs


1. Look behind the headlight. Feel around this areas to find the gripping mechanism. These are located on either side of the headlight housing.
2. Twist the gripping mechanisms counterclockwise and pull the socket out.
3. Line up the pins on your new Xenon light with the holes in the socket and insert the light into the socket.
4. Replace the socket back into the housing. Twist the gripping mechanisms clockwise to lock them back into place.
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How to Repair a 1982 Mercedes 300D Headlight


1. Turn off the 300D's engine.
2. Push in the headlight cover to open it, and swing it away from the vehicle. Remove the four screws behind the headlight with the screwdriver.
3. Tug on the electrical connector. If it comes out, securely plug it to the rear of the headlight.
4. Push the bulb in and turn to the left, then lift the bulb out to remove it. Use a clean cloth to install the new bulb. Reattach the screws and close the headlight cover.
5. Open the hood and locate the fuse box to the right of the engine. Remove the cover and locate the headlight fuse. It is labeled 'HEAD LIGHT.' If the fuse is blown, pull it out and replace it. Place the cover onto the fuse box and close the hood.
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How to Clean BMW Cars


1. Choose cleaning products that are appropriate for BMW vehicles. Purchase a 100-percent cotton waffle-weave or microfiber towel, a sheepskin or microfiber washing mitt, a plastic bucket and a high-quality car washing shampoo. While some people find great success washing their BMW with Ivory dishwashing detergent, it should not be used by frequent car washers. Choose high-quality car mild cleansers--such as Sonax Gloss Shampoo or Diamond Professional Wash 'N Wax--that deep-clean and polish BMW cars.
2. Park your BMW in a shaded location. Cleaning a car in the hot sun will cause water and cleaner evaporation. Choose a shaded spot for cleaning, if possible. Added tip: Park your BMW car on a gradual incline (like a driveway) to facilitate water run-off from the vehicle during cleaning.
3. Rinse your BMW with cool water. Adjust your hose to spray water with gentle force. Complete an initial wash of the car in sections--beginning at the top--to help break apart debris, dirt and oils on your BMW's paint.
4. Clean your BMW. Create a cleaning solvent in a plastic bucket with high-quality car shampoo and cool water. Use a microfiber towel to spot-clean surface dirt. Rinse with clean water to remove soap suds and repeat steps, as needed. Finally, apply a final glossing product--like Diamond Professional Blue Mist Final Wipe--to your BMW's surface to promote shine. Using window cleaner, clean all of the exterior windows and apply a sealant (like Rain-X) to the glass, if desired.
5. Dry your BMW with care. After washing your car, start the drying process immediately to avoid a spotted, foggy exterior. Begin with wiping away moisture from the tires and rims, using a durable detailing towel. Then, take a clean microfiber (or similar) towel to dry off the vehicle. Moving from top to bottom, dry the car in long, straight lines. Use firm but gentle pressure.
6. Detail the interior of your BMW car. Vacuum the car and trunk space. Wipe down the dash, instrument panel, console area and interior windows. Condition leather (or leatherette) seat fabrics. Shampoo floor mats regularly.
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Audi A8l Windshield Washer Reservoir Repair


1. Turn off your Audi A81 and crouch down near the passenger side wheel well.
2. Remove the four screws holding the splash screen of the inner fender in place and pull the screen back and in, tucking it against the tire. This action will reveal the space where the windshield washer reservoir is housed.
3. Remove the power and delivery hose cords from the pump, which is the small black device attached to the side of the windshield washer reservoir.
4. Search with your flashlight for the bolt recessed deep in the cavity that mounts the windshield washer reservoir to the vehicle. Remove this bolt using your socket wrench with the long extension.
5. Pull the windshield washer reservoir out of the Audi A8I through the wheel well. Pull back on the inner fender and wiggle the reservoir through the space if you find it a tight squeeze.
6. Examine the reservoir for leaks or cracks. Drain the leftover washer fluid into a spare tray.
7. Thoroughly clean the surface around the crack using soap and water. Dry the area with a rag.
8. Open the plastic tank repair kit and sand down the surface around the crack with the sandpaper provided in the kit.
9. Degrease the area around the crack with the rubbing alcohol provided in the kit.
10. Lay the fiberglass sheet over the reservoir tank crack. Mix the epoxy compound from the kit and saturate the fiberglass with the epoxy using the brush provided. Let the sheet harden as long as required as per the manufacturer's instructions.
11. Reinstall the reservoir tank, the pump cords and the splash screen.
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How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter in a ML320


1. Open your passenger side door. Inspect the area beneath the glove box compartment to find the filter access panel.
2. Grasp the filter access panel and pull it down sharply. The panel is attached by fasteners; a simple tug is required to unhook them. Once the access panel is off, you'll see the filter tray.
3. Unhook the tab from the front of the filter tray. Pull the filter tray cover off and set it to the side. Grab the old filter and carefully pull it down.
4. Slide the new filter up, into the tray. Position the filter tray cover in place; push it up to snap it back on.
5. Position the access panel in place. Push it up firmly to re-attach the fasteners.
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How to Change the On


1. Press the 'CLOCK' key until the left side of the digital display shows 'Enter time.'
2. Enter the time directly using the '1,' '10,' '100' and '1,000' key buttons.
3. Press the 'SET/RES' key to lock in the new time for the on-board computer.
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How to Remove a Crank Pulley Bolt


1. Open the vehicle hood. Remove any obstructions blocking your way to the crank pulley bolt.
2. Match a socket from a 1/2 inch drive socket set to the head of the crank pulley bolt. Push the drive end of the socket onto the socket receiver of a crank bolt removal tool.
3. Turn the crank bolt removal tool so the arm with the socket attached sits to the left side of the crank pulley. Slide the end of the socket onto the crank pulley bolt. Hold the handle of the tool at a 90 degree angle to the crank pulley bolt.
4. Hit the handle end of the tool repeatedly with a heavy mallet until the crank pulley bolt spins free of the pulley face.
5. Remove the crank bolt removal tool from the crank bolt. Turn the bolt by hand to remove it from the end of the crank shaft.
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How to Burn a BMW ISO to a DVD


1. Insert your blank DVD into your computer's optical disc drive. Download and install one of the three ISO burning programs from the Resources section of this guide. These programs are all free.
2. Open DoISO and click the 'Burn Existing ISO Image' button near the top of the main menu of the program. Click 'Select an ISO image to burn' and a window will appear. Select your BMW ISO file and click 'OK' to load it into the program. Click the 'Start' button to burn the ISO to the disc.
3. Open CDBurnerXP and click the 'Burn ISO Image' button at the top of the main program page. Click the 'Browse' button and a new window will appear. Click your ISO file and click 'OK.' Click the 'Burn Disc' button to burn the ISO image.
4. Open Imgburn and click the 'Write image file to disc' option near the top of the main menu. Click the 'Source' button and select your ISO file from the window that appears. Click the green arrow to burn the ISO file to disc.
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