How to remove the door panels on Mercedes Benz (96


1. Remove the triangular panel near the rear view mirror. This can be removed using a standard screwdriver to pop out the retaining clip.
2. Remove screw on the door jamb. This screw holds a black metal cover.
3. Pull out the "Air Bag" badge above the door handle and remove the screw.
4. Using a flat tool, pop the bottom of the door panel which is held in place by plastic retainers.
5. You should be able to jiggle the door panel off by pulling up using the handle or lifting up the bottom of the door panel.
6. Remove the wires that are attached to the tweeter and the door lock switch.
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How to Set the Memory Features for the Audi


1. Turn on your car and turn on the radio.
2. Skip to the radio station that you would like to save.
3. Choose a number to save the radio station to and press the numbered button while also pressing down the 'Memory' button on the stereo.
4. Hold the two buttons until the radio beeps and the display flashes, which indicates that the radio station has been saved.
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How to Decode an Old BMW Radio


1. Enter your car. Insert the key in the ignition. Leave it in the 'OFF' position.
2. Locate the 'M' button on your radio. Press and hold it.
3. Turn the key to the 'On' position. Turn on the radio with the 'M' button pressed.
4. Write down the serial number that displays on your radio. Contact your BMW dealership. Ask for the unlock code.
5. Provide your serial number. Write down the unlock code.
6. Press and hold the 'Tuner' button. Enter the unlock code. Wait for the radio to turn on once you entered the code.
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How to Install Chrome Rings on a BMW X5


1. Purchase the chrome rings from an aftermarket vendor. Many vendors exist, so shop around for the best prices and buy the ones that you think look the best.
2. Move and park your X5 into a well lit area. Once you have moved your car, unscrew the two T10 torx screws from the top of the instrument panel.
3. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the lip of the instrument panel and the dash to gently dislodge the panel.
4. Disconnect the black, white and blue connectors on the back of the cluster. Once you have removed the connectors, press in a tab on the back of the cluster and move the release bar to fully disengage the instrument panel from the X5.
5. Put your panel face down on a clean work area free of dust and debris and locate the 5 'X' connectors. Use a pair of flat-nosed pliers and twist all 5 'X' connectors so that they are parallel to the bottom of the of the instrument panel. As you twist the 'X' connectors, use a flathead screwdriver to pry the panel apart.
6. Clean the chrome rings and snap them into place on your instrument panel.
7. Once you are finished, reassemble the instrument panel and connect it to your BMW X5.
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How to Join a Mercedes Car Club


1. Investigate the Mercedes car club your dealer has to offer. Dealers offer new owners membership in AMG Lounge, an online forum for Mercedes AMG owners, and the Owners Online club, an online resource for Mercedes owners. Name and vehicle identification number are required to register.
2. Join the official 'Mercedes-Benz Club of America.' Your membership fee will enroll you in the national Mercedes-Benz club and a local chapter where you can meet other Mercedes enthusiasts.
3. Surf the Internet for Mercedes clubs and forums. Online registration is usually required and fee structures depend on the website you are interested in joining.
4. Visit local 'Classic Car' clubs. Mercedes has been selling cars for over 100 years, so quite a few classic car enthusiasts are Mercedes enthusiasts.
5. Visit a local car show and ask about local Mercedes car clubs. The exhibitors may not be from your community, but they can refer you to the organization hosting the car show or club members of note in your community.
6. Ask your mechanic for club referrals, especially if you are interested in the technical side of automobiles. A Mercedes' mechanic may be the best source to guide you to the Mercedes club that best suits your needs.
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How to Replace the Wiper Blade Insert in an Audi


1. Lift the wiper blade arm away from the Audi windshield so it is at a 90 degree angle before attempting to replace the wiper blade insert.
2. Slide the wiper blade metal rail and insert out of the wiper arm with a pair of needle nose pliers, starting at the farthest point away from you and removing the rail toward you.
3. Pull the rubber insert out of the metal rail with the pliers and discard the rubber insert.
4. Slide the new rubber insert into the metal rail. Place the metal rail and rubber insert into the wiper arm, sliding it back into the arm the way it came out.
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How to Fix Audi A6 Brake Lights


1. Unscrew the lens cover on the Audi's brake light using the Phillips-head screwdriver. Once the cover is removed, unscrew the existing bulb with your hands.
2. Check the brake light socket for corrosion. If necessary, clean the interior of the socket with the plastic scrub brush and wipe it clean with the dry cloth.
3. Open the A6's trunk and lift up the interior mat with your hands. Unscrew the interior panel in the floor of the trunk using the Phillips-head screwdriver.
4. Locate the fuse panel in the middle of the trunk's interior panel. The fuse panel is green with a number of colored fuses attached to the surface. Check the brake light fuses, which are red and located in the top row of fuses, to make sure they are wired properly. Make sure the ends of the brake light wires are securely attached to the fuses. If necessary, unwind the brake light wires, strip some additional covering from the wires, and re-attach the wires to the fuses by crimping the wire ends firmly with your hands.
5. Replace the cover of the interior panel and screw it into place. Screw the replacement bulb into the brake light socket with your hands. Replace the brake light lens cover and screw it into place.
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How to Reset My BMW X5


1. Locate the diagnostic port located under your X5's steering wheel.
2. Plug the reset tool into the diagnostic port and allow it to turn on automatically.
3. Press the 'Reset' button on the diagnostic tool to make the tool flash your BMW's diagnostic system and clear the service indicator lights.
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How to Program a BMW Keyless Remote


1. Close all of the car's doors and open the trunk and the driver's side door. Sit in the driver's seat and close the driver's door behind you.
2. Insert your key into the ignition and cycle it from 'Off' to 'On' five times in five seconds.
3. Wait for a chirp to sound from the car and open and close the driver's door.
4. Press any button on your remote and wait for the light on the remote to flash to indicate successful programming.
5. Close the trunk lid to end the programming sequence.
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Changing the Headlights on a Mercedes W211


1. Turn off your Mercedes W211, and prop open the hood.
2. Tape around the silhouette of the bumper and the headlight bezel to protect the paint.
3. Remove the push-lock fasteners in each wheel well. Pry them out using your pliers, or use the screwdriver as a wedge.
4. Remove the two clips below the lower portion of the central grille, and pull this lower portion of the grille upward and away from the bumper to remove it.
5. Remove the four 8-mm screws from below the lower bumper.
6. Remove the pair of screws in each wheel well holding the lower bumper to the fender.
7. Pull the lower bumper off the bottom front of the vehicle, just below the larger bumper.
8. Remove the two 10-mm bolts that were revealed when you removed the lower portion of the grille.
9. Remove the 8-mm bolts between each headlight cavity.
10. Remove the 10-mm plastic nuts in the front wheel wells using the socket wrench. These plastic nuts are near the push-lock fasteners you removed earlier.
11. Pull out the interfender panel near the wheel well. Look for the small screw that secures the fender to the bumper clamp. Remove this screw with a #20 Torx wrench.
12. Remove the last two front 10-mm bolts near the central grille holding the bumper to the vehicle. You should have someone hold the bumper while you do this. Pull the bumper off the vehicle and set it down gently.
13. Remove the four 8-mm bolts securing each headlight.
14. Pull the headlight slightly out of its cavity, and disconnect the four wiring harnesses from the rear of the headlight.
15. Install the new headlight by connecting the four wiring harness and securing the headlight in the socket with the four 8-mm bolts. Remount the bumper, lower bumper and lower portion of the central grille using the fasteners you have already removed.
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