1. Locate oil filter on your Mercedes 230 and place the oil drip pan underneath on the ground. The oil filter will be found under a black cover on the driver's side of the engine, between the valve covers and the firewall. Loosen the filter with an oil filter wrench, about one full turn, to allow oil to flow back into the engine.2. Raise the front of the car with car jack and place it on jack stands. Remove the engine covers from the bottom of the engine by using an 8 mm socket wrench. Position the oil drip pan under the oil drain plug at the rear of the engine's oil pan.3. Loosen the oil...
How to Extend My BMW Lease Agreement
1. Call your BMW lease-end relationship consultant at (800) 959-4BMW (4269) to arrange and negotiate a short-term re-lease. You may re-lease for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.2. Talk to your lease-end relationship consultant about the payment and terms of your re-lease. BMW Financial Services will determine a new lease payment within about 30 days out from your current lease maturity date.3. Sign the new re-lease agreement to keep a lease on the BMW you are driving if you are satisfied with the ter...
Audi TT Fuel Flap Removal
1. Turn the Audi TT off and go to the rear passenger side where the fuel tank flap is located. Push in on the outer edge of the flap to unlatch it and pop it open.2. Locate the three Phillips head screws that lie along the inside rim of the fuel flap collar equidistance from each other. Unscrew each screw and keep the screws somewhere safe for possible reuse. Slide a flat-head screwdriver into the seam between the inside rim and car body. The collar is also cemented onto the body panel, but it can be separated with a light rocking back and forth.3. Pull the collar with the fuel flap off...
How to Remove an Audi Fuel Pump
1. Remove the fuel filler cap, start the car and leave it running until the fuel tank is completely empty. The engine will cut off once the fuel has run out. Turn off the ignition2. Use the pliers to disconnect the negative battery cable. Before disconnecting the battery, ensure you have the correct security code for the car radio, as all systems will be reset once the battery is disconnected.3. Open the trunk and remove the trunk flooring cover. Locate the fuel tank behind the rear passenger seat. Remove the cover.4. Lift the cover. Using the 1/4-inch ratchet and socket wrench remove...
How to Get the Serial Number From a BMW Business Radio
For BMWs Manufactured in 2000 and After1. Insert your key into the ignition but make sure it is in the "Off" position.2. Locate the “M” button. In some BMWs the ”M” button will be between two arrows, one facing left and the other facing right. The "M" button is on the front of the BMW business radio with the other radio control buttons.3. Press and hold the "M" button while turning the key. Only turn the key to turn on the radio, but do not start the car.4. Look for the serial number on your radio display. The serial number should flash across the screen. It will not disappear unless...
The Transmission Won#039;t Shift in My 2002 Mercedes
1. Put your foot on the brake and attempt to move the gear shift out of park. The park-brake interlock system will not allow you to move your car's shift stick into position unless your foot is on the brake. By applying the brake you will be able to shift freely.2. Remove the console covering the shifter. The console can be easily removed to check for other problems if applying the brake does not work. The Mercedes-Benz has cupholders near the base of the transmission shift stick. If spilled liquid enters the shifting console it can stop it from functioning.3. Use a clean cloth soaked in...
How to Remove the TDI Injector
1. Pop the hood. Open the gas door and remove the gas cap. Locate the injector pump, which is on the driver's side of the engine. Disconnect the fuel lines running to the injector pump and the injectors with a line wrench.2. Unbolt the injector from the cylinder head using the 3/8-inch ratchet and the 27-millimeter deep-well socket. Take the injector out of the engine.3. Unbolt the injector heat shield from the head with the 3/8-inch ratchet and sock...
How to Reset an Airbag Light
1. Put the key into the ignition and turn the switch to the 'on' position.2. Watch for the airbag light to turn on. It will stay illuminated for seven seconds and then shut itself off. After it shuts off, immediately turn the switch off and wait three seconds.3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 two more times.4. Start the engine. The SRS light should come on for seven seconds, and then shut off and stay off. The airbag light has been res...
How to Change the Turn Signal for the BMW X5
1. Turn the headlight dial on the dash to '0.' This ensures that the power to the headlight assembly is turned off. Shut down the X5's engine; pull the hood release lever and open the hood.2. Look at the back panel of the headlight assembly to find the turn signal. The turn signal is the outermost bub in the assembly. It's right on the edge of the interior fender liner on either side of the X5. You'll see a plastic cap.3. Rotate the plastic cap to the left to remove it. Now you'll see the turn signal bulb.4. Turn the bulb holder to the left to disconnect it. The bulb is now free from the...
How to Install a Radio for an Audi A4
1. Remove the existing radio. In most cases, an Audi radio removal will require the use of European radio removal tools. These can be purchased from many auto parts stores, and may be ordered from the dealership as well.2. Inspect the factory wiring harness. Make sure that the factory harness will plug into the aftermarket radio harness with ease. Also, check the antenna adapter to ensure a proper fit.3. Connect the aftermarket radio harness to the vehicles radio replacement harness. Solder all connections and insulate them with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape.4. Mount the dash kit...
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 swit...
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 sav...
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 co...
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...
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...
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 o...
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...
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 ligh...
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 sequen...
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...
How to Change a Cabin Air Filter
1. Locate the cabin air filter access cover. Typically it is found under the hood at the very back of the engine compartment, or under the dash on the passenger side.2. Using your screwdriver, unscrew the cover and remove the old cabin air filter.3. Compare the new cabin air filter to the old one to make sure it is the proper size.4. Set the old cabin air filter aside.5. Using your rag, wipe out the cabin air filter compartment to remove remaining dirt and dust.6. Place the new cabin air filter in the compartment, pressing down and side to side to ensure proper fit. Some filters have...
How to Change Audi TT Headlights
1. First, select the new headlights you want to install. The Audi TT can use a high-intensity discharge (HID) bulb or an light-emitting diode (LED) package. Choose which one you want from an auto parts store.2. To access the headlights, you must pop the trunk and remove the headlights from behind the casings. Open the trunk and find the back of the headlight wires. These should feed right into the middle of the headlight assembly.3. Loosen the securing screws around the headlight connection. The connection is a small plastic piece at the end of the wires. Some twisting and maneuvering may...
How to Change the Timing Chain on a 525I BMW
1. Buy a timing chain that is made specifically for the BMW 525i 2.5L engine. Most auto parts store or online vendors carry the timing chain needed. Lift the hood of your vehicle and disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the vibration damper and hub assembly to reach the upper and lower timing case covers. Remove case covers. Refer to the vehicle service or owner's manual to identify vehicle parts.2. Use a ratchet and pinch the upper timing chain tensioner to hold it in place. Use a wrench to remove the upper timing chain sprockets. Remove the camshafts that run along the side of the...
How to Change the Brake Lights on an Audi
1. Open the trunk and pull back the carpet in the cargo luggage area.2. Locate the nuts holding the brake light housing cover. Remove these nuts with a socket wrench.3. Remove the housing cover and disconnect the electrical wiring from the bulb housing.4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to unlock it from the housing. Pull the bulb straight out of the housing.5. Install the new bulb, reassemble the housing and replace the carpet in the trunk. Installation is the reverse of remov...
How to Buy a BMW 3 Series
1. Go to the BMW USA website to familiarize yourself with the 3 Series and its options. Choose the '3' from the top of the page; click on the body style and level you wish to pursue. Keep in mind that the xDrive models offer standard all-wheel-drive, other options offer standard rear-wheel-drive.2. Click on 'view model highlights' to view the level's standard features. Doing this saves you time at the dealership, as you'll become knowledgeable of which level you want. View 'features and specs' from the left side menu at anytime to see a break down of specifications and standard level features.3....
How to Refresh your XM radio signal
1. Turn your XM radio on. Position the antenna -- if a standalone receiver -- facing skyward. If you are refreshing an in-car unit and you park the vehicle in a garage, pull the vehicle out of the garage.2. Tune your XM radio receiver to station '0' and observe as an eight-digit, alphanumeric code appears on the screen -- this is the XM radio's ID. Notate this ID. Please note that SiriusXM does not use the letters 'I,' 'O,' 'S' or 'F' in radio IDs.3. Tune your XM radio to channel '1.'4. Log onto the internet and direct your browser to the SiriusXM website.5. Place the pointer over the...
How to Reset the Brake Warning Light on a 2001 BMW 325Ci
Resetting the System1. Sit in the front seat of your 2001 BMW 325Ci. Keep the driver's door open.2. Insert your keys into the ignition.Turn your keys two clicks clockwise to the number '2' position to turn your BMW 325Ci's system on without starting the engine.3. Keep your keys in position '2.' Wait 30 seconds to allow your dash lighting system and vehicle computer to adjust. Press your foot on the brake pedal.4. Turn your BMW 325Ci off so that the system can register repairs that have occurred since your brake warning light first appeared.5. Turn your keys all the way clockwise in the...
How to Tell If an Audi Has Servotronic
1. Open the driver's door and locate the fuse panel on the left side of the dashboard.2. Insert the flat screwdriver into the small slit on the fuse panel and pry it loose.3. Look inside the fuse panel, behind the fuse box, for the Servotronic module. It will be marked with a '638' stamp or 'Servotronic' marking. If the module is not there, then your Audi does not have Servotron...
How to Replace the Alternator in a Mercedes Benz
1. Examine the drive belt configuration. The Mercedes Benz line of vehicles uses a serpentine belt (one long belt) to power the alternator and a series of other electrical components. Note the orientation of the belt. There is a belt diagram on the underside of the hood and on the frame of the Benz next to the hood latch (on some models).2. Release tension on the alternator belt. Turn the center tension pulley clockwise with a socket wrench. This will create slack in the belt.3. Slide the belt off the alternator. You will need to remove the belt from all of the other components on the system...
How to Reset a Fuel Gauge
1. Turn the ignition switch to the 'On' position.2. Press the 'Odo/Trip' button until the odometer is put into 'ODO' mode.3. Turn off the ignition.4. Press and hold the 'Odo/Trip' button. Turn the ignition switch to the 'On' position. Hold the 'Odo/Trip' button for two seconds. Release the 'Odo/Trip' button and then immediately press it again, release it, press it, release it and then press it and hold it. Hold the button until the leveling information is displayed on the odometer, about five seconds.5. Release the 'Odo/Trip' button.6. Press and hold the 'Odo/Trip' button until the...
How to Charge a Cold Car Battery
1. Remove the drained battery from your vehicle. You'll need to use the correct size wrenches to loosen the terminals and remove any shields or brackets that are holding the battery in place.2. Place the battery in a well-ventilated environment where the battery can slowly warm above freezing. Do not place the battery near open fire or heat. Remember, you'll have to use your battery charger, so a nearby electrical outlet and/or extension cord will be necessary.3. Check the battery for physical damage after you've allowed it warm up. If it's a standard-duty battery, remove the caps and check...
Mercedes Benz C230 Won#039;t Start
1. Add 1 gallon of gas to your C230 and then turn the key in the ignition on and off a couple of times while you are pumping the C230's gas pedal. This will engage the car's fuel pump.2. Turn the ignition and listen for a clicking noise. Have a mechanic check the starter if you hear a clicking noise3. Turn the ignition over without starting the car. Check the electrical lights in your car's dashboard. If the lights do not come on or the lights are really dim, the battery needs to be charged or replaced.4. Jump start the C230 with another car and a pair of jumper cables. Allow the car to...
How to Change a BMW Door Handle
1. Remove the plastic cap that conceals the screw that holds the housing to the door panel. Use a flat head screwdriver to pry the cap off.2. Remove the screw that holds the door handle housing to the door panel with a screwdriver. The housing should now come loose.3. Pull the housing gently away from the door panel. The door handle will still be connected to the release cable, so only pull it as far as the cable will allow you to.4. Disconnect the door release cable with a pair of long needle nose pliers. The cable is fastened with a hook that needs to be wiggled and pulled off of the...
How to Connect to a 745i With an iPhone
1. Turn on your iPhone and turn on Bluetooth by selecting 'Settings > General > Bluetooth' and switching the toggle to 'ON.' This will allow you to make phone calls using the phone icon on your 745i's steering wheel.2. Connect your iPhone to the USB port located at the left of your 745i's glove compartment using the iPhone USB cord.3. Push down the iDrive control wheel at the center of your console to activate the iDrive display to the right of your steering wheel. Your iPhone's playlists and artists will be displayed on the screen.4. Use the iDrive control wheel or the steering...
How to Replace an Oil Pan Gasket in a Mercedes Benz E320
1. Remove the oil pan from underneath the engine. Wash the pan and bolts with soap and water to remove any oil residue. Dry both the pan and bolts completely with a rag before moving on to the next step.2. Line the gasket ridge and bolt holes on top of the drain pan with a rubber sealant. Arrange the gasket on top of the pan by lining up the bolt holes. Press the gasket down firmly. Place the bolts in the holes to hold the gasket in place and to ensure they go through easily.3. Allow the pan and gasket to dry for at least 30 minutes before reattaching it to the transmission casi...
How to Turn on Sirius Satellite Radio
1. Load the Sirius Satellite Radio activation page, located at sirius.com/install. Alternatively, you can call the Sirius customer service hotline at (888) 539-7474.2. Power on your satellite radio and tune it to channel 184.3. Click the 'Activate Now' button on the Sirius activation website. Be certain to take note of your Sirius receiver's Electronic Serial Number (ESN) before starting the activation process.4. Click the 'Get Started' link under the Create a New Account heading.5. Enter the ESN in the appropriate field, and type the promo code for your account, if you have one. Select...
How to Change Oil on Car Ramps
1. Place the car ramps on a firm, level surface in front of the car. Line the ramps up to the same width as the front tires on the car.2. Carefully drive the vehicle up onto the ramps, stopping on the flat section at the top. A second person to help guide you up can be helpful, but is not required.3. Place wheel chocks or a block of wood behind the rear wheels of the car to keep it from rolling.4. Open the hood of the car and remove the oil fill cap on the engine. Setting it on the top of the engine will remind you that you have not refilled the oil. Do not put the cap back on until...
How to Change Brakes on a Mercedes C280
1. Park your car and turn off the engine. Elevate the car using a jack and support stands. The stands should be positioned under the pinch welds under the front doors.2. Use a lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on a wheel, then remove them one by one.3. Remove the caliper mounting bolts with a Torx wrench before taking the brake caliper from the rotor to disassemble the caliper assembly. Attach it to the coil springs with some zip ties. Take off the brake pads by striking them gently with a rubber mallet.4. Use a C-clamp to push the caliper piston into the caliper. It should fold accordian-style...
How to Change the Temperature in the BMW 325xi
1. Turn the dial located to the left of the 'Auto' button clockwise to increase the temperature on the driver side.2. Turn the same dial counterclockwise to decrease the temperature on the driver side.3. Turn the dial located to the right of the recirculated air button clockwise to increase the temperature on the passenger side.4. Turn the same dial counterclockwise to decrease the temperature on the passenger si...
How do I Get the 2008 Audi R8 in Midnight Club Los Angeles?
1. Sign up for a Rockstar Social Club account on the official website. Click 'Sign Up' and submit your personal information to create a free account. You can then begin to complete the following challenges.2. Get $1,000,000 of cash in-game. This challenge requires the player to win enough street races to accumulate $1,000,000. Playing harder races yields more prize money when winning, and can speed up the process.3. Drive 5,000 Miles in-game. This challenge simply requires the user to drive their cars in-game for a lengthy amount of time. Some users simply leave their game running...
How to Set Up Bluetooth in a Mercedes
1. Press the 'Tel' key on your Mercedes radio or select the 'Phone' menu from your vehicle's navigation menu.2. Select the 'Phone' button on the lower left corner of the screen.3. Select 'Phone List,' 'Options' and 'External Authorization.' This places your Mercedes into pairing mode.4. Go to your cell phone's Bluetooth menu and add a new device. This process will vary depending on the type of phone you're using. Refer to your phone's manual for specific instructions.5. Select 'MB Bluetooth' as the device that you want to add to your phone.6. Confirm on your Mercedes that you want...
How to Draw a Three
1. Draw an equilateral triangle with one side of the triangle horizontal and at the top.2. Draw an isosceles triangle directly on top of this equilateral triangle. An isosceles triangle is a triangle that has two equal sides. This will be the top point of your star.3. Turn your paper to the right so the far right side of the equilateral triangle is a horizontal bar at the top. Draw an isosceles triangle at the top of this side, identical to the first one your drew.4. Turn your paper to the right again so the final side of the equilateral triangle is a horizontal bar at the top of the paper....
How to Reset the Service Indicator Light on a Mercedes Benz GL450
1. Insert the key in the ignition. Move the ignition switch to position I.2. Press the left or right menu button on the display until the mileage is displayed on the screen. The menu buttons are located directly above the display screen.3. Press the 'Reset' button quickly three times. The reset button has an 'R' on it.4. Press the up or down arrow until the service menu appears on the display.5. Press the left or right button until 'Confirm' is selected on the screen.6. Press the 'Reset' button once to reset the service indicat...
How to Reset a Mercedes Key Fob
1. Put your key in the ignition of your Mercedes-Benz and push and hold the lock button while the key is in the ignition. Do not turn on your vehicle during this process and do not let go of the lock button.2. Remove your car key from the ignition while you are still holding the lock button. Click the unlock button on the fob five times, still holding down the lock button.3. Remove your finger from the lock button and your key should be reset. Test your key fob to ensure that it wor...
How do I Replace the Door Trim on an Audi 100 CS?
1. Open up the door of your Audi 100 CS which you will be removing the trim from.2. Slide the trim stick in to the door frame. Pry the trim away from the door frame with the stick. Once it comes loose from the door, pull it completely away with your hands.3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws which are attached to the door handle trim. Pull the trim away from the door.4. Remove the mounting screws which fix the trim around the inside of the door panel and around the automatic window control. Pull them both from the door to complete the work.5. Place the new door panel trim...
How to Replace the Oil Pan on a Mercedes 190e
1. Lift the front of the Mercedes 190e with a floor jack and place jack stands under the front axle on both sides of the car, then lower the vehicle to rest on the jack stands.2. Locate where the exhaust pipe attaches to the engine and detach the pipe from the motor, using a socket wrench to unfasten the bolts.3. Remove the air filter canister by undoing the bolt on the top with a socket wrench and taking the canister off the top of the engine.4. Disconnect the linkage to the carburetor with a pair of pliers and move the linkage out of the way.5. Unfasten the motor mounts of the engine,...
How to Pair Your Bluetooth Phone with Your BMW 3 Series, X3, X5, Z4, M3 and M Roadster
1. Start your BMW. It will automatically be in pairing mode for the 2 minutes after it is started.2. Go to the connections menu in your Bluetooth enabled phone and select "search for devices"3. You should see an ID appear on your phone that starts with BMW. Select this device ID.4. Enter the passkey. Once prompted you will only have 20 seconds to complete the task.5. Now check the radio display. It should indicate that the pairing process was successful. At this point your data will be downloaded into the cars system.6. Confirm that your contacts have been loaded into the system and...
How do I Remove the Driver Door Mirror From a C32?
1. Open the driver's side door as far as it will go and locate the triangular cover secured to the inner door panel. The cover is located directly opposite to the spot where the mirror is attached on the outside of the door.2. Pull the access cover off the inner door panel, using your fingers.3. Pull the wiring harness out of the inner door and disconnect it.4. Remove the three bolts that secure the mirror to the door frame, using a socket and ratchet.5. Pull the mirror straight out from the door to remove ...
How to Change the Fuel Filter on 2001 Passat
1. Park the Passat on a flat surface. Raise the rear with the floor jack and lower it securely onto jack stands. You can also drive the back tires up on ramps to gain access to the filter. Never work under a car when it is only supported by a floor jack.2. Locate the skid panel that protects the underside of the car; it is on the driver's side at the back of the car. Remove the four nuts around the perimeter of the panel with a socket and a ratchet. Remove the Phillips screw in the middle of the panel. Set the panel out of the way.3. Remove the two bolts that hold the bracket for the fuel...
How Do I Fix a Water Pump on a 1992 BMW 325i?
1. Ensure that the engine is cold. Lift the front of the car with a floor jack and lower it onto a pair of jack stands. Turn the heater controller (or press the buttons if electronically controlled) to hot and turn the ignition key to the “On” position.2. Place a container under the passenger side of the engine under the manifold. Loosen and remove the coolant drain plug, located in the block just below the manifold. Drain all of the coolant from the engine. Install and tighten the drain plug with a new sealing ring to 18 foot-pounds.3. Move the coolant container under the radiator. Loosen...
How to Make a BMW 325i Faster
1. Use additives in the coolant. Certain products, such as wetting agents, will reduce the temperature of the coolant before it enters the engine and thus further decrease the temperature in the engine, allowing the car to run at higher horsepower.2. Hire an auto professional to upgrade the spark plug wires on the car. The stock wires, while fine for normal day-to-day activities, are not meant for high performance. Performance spark plug wires help lower resistance within the engine, minimize electrical interference and allow the engine to put out more power.3. Replace the air filter. An...
How to Replace BMW e30 Lower Control Arms and Control Arm Bushings
1. Begin by removing hubcaps (if equipped) and loosening lug bolts on both front wheels.2. Jack the front of the car up and support both sides with jack stands.3. Remove front wheels and set aside.4. Remove the nut that holds the sway bar drop link to the control arm, as well as the two bolts that secure the rear control arm bushing brackets to the chassis.5. Loosen the nut that holds the outer ball joint to the wheel hub. Followed by the inner ball joint nut. The two ball joints will most likely stick as they have a tapered surface. To release these surfaces either knock them down...
How to Set the Dash Gadgets in an Audi TT
1. Set the clock. Pull the adjuster button on the left side of the on-board computer screen towards you. Pull it until the date and time display appears. Turn the button to adjust the date and time.2. Set a speed warning on the car. Press the adjuster button when you reach the desired speed on the speedometer. To clear the speed warning, press the button for at least one second while the vehicle is moving.3. Set the seat heating for the driver and the passenger. The seat heating knobs are in the four-knob arrangement in the center console under the air vents, with the driver control being...
How to Install an Oil Pan in an Audi
Removing the Oil Pan1. Locate the oil pan underneath the motor. The vehicle may need to be raised up so you have room to work. Ensure you raise the vehicle on the opposite end of the drain plug located at the bottom of the drain pan.2. Drain the engine oil into a drain pan by unscrewing the drain plug with a crescent wrench. Screw the drain plug back to the pan when the oil is finished draining. This will make the pan easier to remove when you unbolt it from the motor.3. Unscrew all the bolts holding the pan in place. There will be up to 20 bolts holding the pan in place.4. Pull the oil...
How to Rebuild a Mercedes
1. Pop open the hood of your instrument cluster. Remove the bolt on the negative terminal clamp with a socket wrench. Lift the negative cable away from the terminal.2. Enter your vehicle and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws which fix the cowl trim around the outside of the instrument cluster. Use your hands to pull the trim away from the dash and place to one side for reattachment later.3. Locate and then remove the four screws which fix the instrument cluster into the dash. Use your hands to unhook the electrical connector attached to the rear of the cluster. Lift the instrument...
How to Replace the Wheel Bearing on a BMW 528i
1. Loosen the five lug nuts on the wheel that has the faulty wheel bearings, using your lug nut driver. Attach a breaking bar to the driver if you need more leverage to loosen the lug nuts. Set the jack under the 528i near this wheel. Raise the car. Slide a jack stand under the 528i. Lower the BMW onto this jack stand. Finish removing the five lug nuts. Pull off the wheel.2. Remove the two 14 mm bolts securing the caliper to the rotor. Cut a long strand of wire. Pull the caliper off the rotor. Hang the caliper from the strut or suspension coil with the wire so that it does not dangle and damage...
How to Register Your BMW for Service
1. Contact your local BMW dealer by telephone or email. Register your car for service by arranging a mutually convenient time.2. Alternatively, go to the BMW website. Click on 'Owners' at the top right-hand corner of the page. Click on 'BMW Center Services' located on the left-hand side of the page. Wait for the new page to open.3. Scroll down the page and click on 'Learn More' located under 'The BMW Difference.' Wait for the next page to load.4. Click on 'Web Scheduling' and 'Locate a BMW Center for Details.' Wait for the next page to load. Enter your 'ZIP code, State' or nearest 'BMW...
How to Replace Your BMW Steering Wheel Emblem
1. Obtain a replacement emblem of the same or similar material as the old one. This is so if the air bag deploys, it will break the seal and cause less harm to the driver. Do not try to remove the original emblem. Even if it is damaged or scratched, you wont be able to remove it without replacing the air bag as well.2. Apply an adhesive to the back of the replacement emblem.3. Align and place the replacement emblem over the old one. Hold it for a few minutes to make sure it sticks proper...
How Do I Compare 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 and 350 Models?
1. Go to the Edmunds website to start your specification comparisons. Choose 'Used Cars' from the home page and input the correct year, make and model. Choose the 350 series level you want to compare.2. Choose the level of the 300 class that you want to compare to the 350 series--three different engine options are available. The most similar levels are the 350SE and 300SL because of similarly sized engine. Both are also rear-wheel drive.3. Change back and forth between 350-class sedans during your comparisons. Click 'Specs' from the left menu to view any model dimensions. Compare exterior...
How to Repair an Audi V8
1. Open your Audi's hood to reveal the V8 engine, then remove the plastic screws that secure the engine cover to the engine by using your philips head screwdriver.2. Locate the square-shaped coil packs that line each edge of your engine. The coil packs are situated above each engine cylinder and will be found in two rows of four coil packs. These provide spark to the spark plugs, which in turn combust the air and fuel mixture inside each cylinder chamber to generate horsepower.3. Using your metric socket set, loosen the screws that secure the coil packs to the engine. To fix any issues with...
How Do I Install a Windshield on a Mercedes
1. Use a sharp blade to cut the rubber trim from around the edges of the windshield. Make an incision in the rubber at the top of the shield then cut in a clockwise direction to remove all of the trim. Take care not to scratch the windshield with the blade.2. Enter the vehicle and push the windshield out from the inside. Have someone on hand to help lift the windshield out of the frame.3. Place a thin layer of windshield sealant around the edges of the windshield. Attach a new gasket to the bottom of the windshield. The gasket should be lined up at dead center with the slit on the outside...
How to Change an Oil Dipstick
1. Purchase the appropriate replacement dipstick for your vehicle. You can acquire a factory replacement at your nearest dealer, or an aftermarket equivalent at any auto parts store.2. Turn your engine off and open the hood. Put on your gloves, then remove the old dipstick from your engine. If the handle is broken, use a pair of pliers to carefully pull it out.3. Insert the new dipstick into the dipstick funnel. Close the ho...
How to Change BMW Rotors
1. Make sure the vehicle is parked on a flat level surface. Ensure that the car is in gear or in Park. Use a lug wrench to loosen the lug bolts for the wheels. Raise the car with a floor jack and lower it onto jack stands at all four corners. The jacking points will differ depending on the model of BMW that you are working on. Consult your owner's manual for the proper jacking points. Remove the wheels and set them aside.2. Clean the brake rotor, the caliper and any nearby parts with brake cleaner and a clean, dry rag, ensuring that there is no oil or residue on the brake parts. Loosen the...
How to Install a Mercedes E430 Cabin Filter
1. Open the glove compartment.2. Remove the two screws on the bottom of the glove compartment. Remove the two screws on the top of the glove compartment.3. Pull the glove compartment toward the rear of the E430 to remove it.4. Pull up and out on the cabin filter access door to remove it.5. Grasp the filter that is in the opening. Pull the filter straight out to remove.6. Slide the second filter to the left and pull it straight out.7. Insert the first new filter into the opening. Slide the filter to the right to make room for the second one.8. Insert the second new filter into the...
How to Synchronize the Key for a Mercedes V220
1. Locate the remote transmitter in the back of your car's trunk, underneath the trim and behind the back seat.2. Press the white programming button on the system and wait for the light on the system to begin flashing.3. Press any button on your remote and wait for the light on the transmitter to stop flashing to complete the programmi...
How to Install a Car Windshield
1. Remove the screws holding the rearview mirror onto the windshield. The retaining block and mirror should slide out easily. Lift up and remove the windshield wipers.2. Inspect the gasket that surrounds the windshield. It should be replaced if it is cracked or brittle. If you are replacing the gasket, you can simply cut out the windshield. Insert your knife in the middle of the rubber gasket, but do not scrape against the glass. Slice the rubber all the way around and push the windshield out from inside the car.3. If you will be keeping the existing gasket, use a wooden stick to break the...
How to Change an Onboard Computer to English in a BMW E36
1. Insert the key in the ignition and turn it forward two clicks to turn on the car's electrical equipment.2. Locate the onboard computer in the bottom center of the dashboard. It has one large display screen, one small display screen and 18 keys.3. Press and hold the key marked '1000' and the key marked '10' simultaneously until the phrase TEST-NR appears in the large display screen.4. Press the key marked '10' once and the key marked '1' nine times until the numeral 19 appears on the large display screen.5. Press the key marked 'SET/RES' once until the phrase 'LOCK: ON' appears on...
How to Change an A4 Headlight
1. Turn off the A4's engine and engage the parking brake.2. Raise the hood of the A4 and remove the plastic cover over the power steering reservoir, if replacing the headlight on the driver's side. If replacing the passenger's side headlight, remove the air intake tube that runs from the grill to the intake box by removing the two screws holding the intake tube in place. Remove the engine compartment trim panel for models manufactured after 2007.3. Remove the four screws holding the headlight assembly in place--you will find two located at the front of the headlight and two at the back....
How to Remove an Audi TT CD Changer
1. Put both European release keys into the slots, at both sides of the CD stereo. Each key is designed with two ends that fit into two slots. There are four slots on the stereo, two slots for each key.2. Pull out both European release keys towards you to unlock the CD stereo and pull out the CD stereo from the Audi's center console.3. Pull the aerial and ISO wiring out from the back of the Audi's CD ster...
How to Remove the Water Pump on a Mercedes 300CE
1. Park your Mercedes on a flat area and let the engine cool for at least an hour before working on the vehicle. Open the hood and locate the serpentine belt routing diagram on the locking latch atop the radiator and fan. Use this diagram to find the serpentine belt tensioner pulley that needs to be released to remove the serpentine belt attached to the water pump.2. Slot a socket plus the ratchet over the end of the bolt sticking out of the tensioner pulley. Rotate the bolt counterclockwise to loosen tension on the belt. Slide the belt off the tensioner pulley and allow it to return to its...
How to Tune a BMW Series 5
Performance Air Intake1. Unhook the air filter casing from the engine, located on the driver side of the vehicle. A performance intake upgrade will free up horsepower and improve fuel efficiency, and the new air filter can be removed and cleaned periodically for reuse.2. Lift the old filter out of the casing slowly, making sure dirt and debris does not spill onto the engine bay.3. Remove any dirt or debris that fell into the intake system carefully.4. Install the new, aftermarket air filter just as the old one was positioned. Fasten the hardware back into place as necessary.5. Leave...
How to Reset the Service Message on an E320
1. Turn the ignition switch to 'On' without starting the engine.2. Press and release the '0' button on the left side of the instrument cluster twice immediately after turning the ignition on.3. Turn the ignition off.4. Press and hold the '0' button.5. Turn the ignition on.6. Release the '0' button after the service message resets. Turn the ignition o...
How to Replace a Battery in a Mercedes ML430
1. Pop the hood. Locate the battery at the rear of the engine bay. Push down the black tab on the top of the battery with your thumb, then pull it out of the strap. Press down on the metal strap to unhook it at the base of the battery tray.2. Pull off the rubber strip around the perimeter of the battery. Unbolt the guard at the base of the positive terminal using a 3/8-inch ratchet and socket.3. Locate the battery surround, which is the steel tray running around the perimeter of the battery. Push down on the battery surround using your hands, then lift it up and out of the engine compartment....
How to Change Flat BMW Tires
1. Place the lug nut wrench on each lug nut one at a time. Apply counterclockwise, downward force with your foot to loosen each lug nut. BMW wheels generally each have five lug nuts. Loosen the lug nuts before jacking the car up so that the wheel does not spin while suspended in the air.2. Place the jack under the chassis of the BMW closest to the tire that needs to be replaced. The jack should be placed on a hard, even surface so that it holds the car up sturdy enough for the tire to be replaced.3. Jack the car up so that it is suspended 6 to 8 inches off the ground.4. Remove the...
How to Upgrade the Performance of an Audi RS4
1. Perform a full vehicle tune-up (including changing all critical fluids, such as oil, coolant, transmission fluid and replacing the spark plugs/ wires). Before modifying the RS4 for additional power, make sure it is in peak running condition; tuning the engine to increase output will undoubtedly place more stress on several components, causing faulty or worn out parts to fail.2. Install a high-flow intake. This can range from a sinple drop-in air filter upgrade, to an entire cold air system, which replaces the factory induction piping. This allows the engine to breathe better for faster...
How to Install a Thermostat on a BMW 323ic
1. Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat housing by loosening the retaining clip that secures the hose onto the housing with the screwdriver. Pull the hose off the thermostat housing and hold it vertical so the antifreeze goes back into the radiator. Push the hose off to the side to make accessing the thermostat housing easier.2. Remove the 10 mm bolts that hold the thermostat housing onto the intake manifold of the BMW with the wrench and then pull the thermostat housing off the intake manifold.3. Remove the old thermostat and then place the new one into the intake manifold. The...
How to Replace a Water Pump in a Mercedes
1. Take the cap off of the Mercedes radiator and also off the coolant overflow reservoir. Place a drain pan underneath the drain plug of the radiator located on the bottom of the radiator.2. Open the drain plug with an open end wrench and allow the coolant to drain until the radiator is completely empty. Once it is drained, close the drain plug.3. Detach the hose at the top of the water pump that runs to the radiator by undoing the hose clamp with a screwdriver.4. Undo the negative battery cable from the battery post with an open end wrench and place the cable out of the way, taking care...
How to Replace the Ignition Lock Cylinder of a 1997 Audi Cabriolet
1. Insert your key into the ignition slot and leave it in the 'Off' position.2. Insert the paperclip into the slot just to the side of the key slot, and then turn your key to the 'Acc' position. The clip will keep the key from starting the car, and the key is then used to unlock the cylinder.3. Pull on the key and the clip to remove the cylinder, and then place the old one down. Remove the key and then the paperclip.4. Insert your key into the ignition slot of the new cylinder, and then push it into the place of the old one.5. Insert the paperclip into the new cylinder once in place,...
How do I Work the Sat Nav on an Audi A8?
1. Press the 'NAV' button on your Audi's main console.2. Press the 'Destination' button on the display screen.3. Turn the control knob to highlight 'Address' and press the knob to select it.4. Select 'City/Zip' and enter the city for your destination. You can use the control knob to select letters and spell out your destination or use the touch pad to write out your destination.5. Select 'Add Street' and enter a street name.6. Select 'House Number' and add the house address for your destination.7. Select 'Start Route Guidance.' The route will be calculated and displayed on the LCD...
How to Remove the Radiator From a BMW
1. Locate the drain plug at the bottom of the BMW's radiator and place a drain pan underneath the plug. Take the cap off the top of the radiator and then open the drain plug with an open end wrench to allow the radiator to drain completely.2. Remove the upper radiator hose from the top of the radiator by undoing the hose clamp with a screwdriver and sliding the radiator hose away from the outlet tube of the radiator.3. Loosen the overflow hose clamp, located next to the radiator cap, with a screwdriver and remove that hose.4. Locate the two transmission cooler lines that are connected...
How to Unlock All Cars in Midnight Club
1. Drive south in New York past the war memorials and towards the low wall. Follow the wall and turn left until you reach a crosswalk. Turn around at the crosswalk and hold the 'X' button and follow the wall back and turn right after you pass the memorial again. Look for a red building and go inside up the ramp on the right side. Jump over to the other roof and look for a pink aurora and drive through it. This will unlock the Super Taxi car.2. Drive all the way to the right side of your map in New York. Continue south until you pass four red buildings. Drive into the fourth one and hold down...
How to Replace the Rear Brakes on a Passat
1. Loosen the rear wheel lug bolts with the tire iron. Lift the rear of the Passat with a good-quality floor jack and lower it slowly and securely onto a pair of jack stands placed under the rear of the car at the proper jacking points.2. Remove the lug nuts on the rear wheels and take off the wheels, setting them aside. Spray brake cleaner on the brake components and wipe everything down with a rag. This will include the caliper, the rotor and nearby parts.3. Locate and remove the caliper bolts, located on the top and bottom of the caliper facing the wheel well. Use a socket to remove these,...
How to Fold an Audi Tire Jack
1. Turn the handle of your Audi jack counterclockwise to begin folding it into a completely downward position. The handle is the piece which rotates and has a plastic knob on it.2. Fold the handle inward once the jack is completely depressed into a flat position.3. Bend the jack head into a downward position. The jack head is the end piece on the jack that fits onto the jacking rail underneath your vehicle.4. Place the folded Audi jack back into the trunk of your car where you can easily access it in case of emergenci...
Installation Instructions for a BMW M5 Emblem
1. Slide the glossy card stock ½ inch under the emblem on the hood of the car. The card stock can be of any size and type, so you can use an advertisement or something similar.2. Rest the tip of the screwdriver on the glossy card stock. The stock will keep the screwdriver from scratching the paint on your car.3. Move the screwdriver along the card stock until it becomes wedged between the emblem and the stock.4. Push the handle of the screwdriver down to act as a lever and pry off the current emblem. You can now remove the card stock.5. Check the rubber grommets to make sure they didn't...
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