1. Select parts that are sized properly for your car. Higher-quality exhaust systems take advantage of mandrel-bent pipes and mimic the look of the original car parts. Your local auto shop may build custom dual exhaust systems, but they are probably created with generic parts and fit poorly.2. Pick a kit that includes all clamps, hangers and hardware, so you will not be searching for pieces to complete the installation.3. Stop blowing gaskets by using a steel donut gasket when connecting the manifold. The steel resists heat better than other gaskets, while sealing the pipe and manifold together.4....
How to Access the FM Antenna in Your Benz
1. Shut off your vehicle.2. Locate the antenna. Its position might vary according to the exact model of your car, but this is fairly simple because there are standard locations in which the FM antenna is placed, such as the roof, trunk or hood.3. Remove the screws that are used to secure the base of the FM antenna. Usually there are one or two screws connecting it to the outer fender. Alternatively, unscrew the antenna if you have the screw-on type.4. Remove the base assembly of the FM antenna until it is completely detached from the outer fender.5. Cut the wire located at its ba...
How to Test Ignition Coils on a BMW 328
1. Open the hood. Remove the cabin microfilter cover by turning the three knobs that hold it on 90 degrees. Lift the cover out and set it aside. Remove the cabin microfilter and disconnect the wiring harness from the filter housing. Remove the four T30 screws that hold the filter enclosure in place. Set the enclosure aside.2. Pry the small, round plastic plugs from the top engine cover and that conceal the screws for the engine cover. Remove the 10-mm nuts that hold the engine cover on with a socket. Set the engine cover aside.3. Unscrew the oil cap on the lower engine cover. Pry out the...
How to Change a BMW 335i Transmission to Sport Mode
1. Turn your engine on, put your foot on the brake and depress the button on your gearshift.2. Move the gearshift down to "Drive" (D); continue to hold your foot against the brake.3. Push the gearshift one notch to the left to enter Sport Mode.4. Release your foot from the brake pedal and begin driving. Tap the gearshift selector up to shift into a higher gear; tap it down to shift into a lower gear.5. Return to Normal Mode by tapping the gearshift to the right (back into "D...
How to Install Audi Window Tint Kits
1. Create a dish soap mix in a spray bottle with one part dish soap to two parts water. Clean the interiors of the windows with the solution by spraying it on the windows and removing it with a squeegee.2. Lay tint film over the clean interior side of the window, matching up the edges of the film with those of the window. Smooth the tint film on the windows, using your hands to work the air bubbles out.3. Hold a blow dryer in your non-dominant hand and grip a plastic card in the other hand. An old credit will work, or you can purchase a plastic card with your tint kit. Slowly apply heat...
How to Replace a 1999 C230 Benz Fuel Sending Unit
1. Park your C230 in a safe, level location. Engage the parking brake or apply blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Open the trunk. Locate the trunk service area on the driver side wall of the trunk. Open the service area using a flathead screwdriver to open the release clips.2. Locate the fuse box inside the service area. Open the fuse box panel using a flathead screwdriver. Locate the fuel relay inside the rear fuse box. Gently pull the fuel relay to disconnect the fuel relay.3. Open the vehicle's hood. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Locate the fuel...
How to Install a Manual Boost Controller on a Passat
1. Attach one side of the manual boost controller to the vacuum hose coming off the wastegate actuator (located on the back of the turbocharger unit).2. Connect the other side to the boost source outlet nipple.3. Secure the controller with a heavy duty twist tie (included in the kit) away from the exhaust manifold.4. Do a third gear pull by flooring the throttle when rpm is at approximately 2000 until redline on a closed stretch of road or track. This will set a baseline and determine the vehicle's exact factory boost setting.5. Adjust the turbo boost setting on the MBC by slowly turning...
How to Replace a 2001 Audi A4 Quatro Radiator
1. Pop the hood on the car and make sure the engine is completely cool before you start. Even a slightly warm engine could result in serious burns. Disconnect the negative cable on the battery using a wrench to loosen the nut on the terminal. Place a drain pan under the radiator and drain the engine coolant by opening the valve on the bottom of the radiator with a wrench. Remove the engine undercover using a screwdriver.2. Note the proper routing of the accessory drive belt and remove it by turning the idler pulley counter clockwise using a wrench. Remove the power steering pump using a wrench....
How to change outer Tie Rod end on Audi A6 Quattro
1. After jacking up the car and removing the wheels, start by unscrewing the top nut.2. For next step you will need 5/8 wrench.3. Unscrew and remove bolt4. Bolt removed5. Apply penetrating oil to the nut at the far end of the tie rod.6. Loosen the nut.7. Tap the body of the tie rod down to push the tie rod out of the joint.8. Compare the new tie rod with the old.9. Now unscrew the tie rod by turning it counter clockwise with your hands. You can possibly avoid an alignment by counting the number of turns it takes to loosen and applying it to the new tie rod installation.10. ...
How to Reset a Mercedes
1. Insert the reset tool into the Mercedes' data-link connector, which is near the hood-release latch. Turn on the ignition.2. Press the tool's scroll button until 'Mercedes' appears on the screen. Press 'OK.'3. Press the scroll button until the model of your Mercedes appears. Press 'OK.'4. Press the scroll button until 'Reset of Airbag' appears. Press 'OK.'5. Press the scroll button until 'Reset of Oil Service Light' appears. Press 'OK.'6. Check that the lights are off and disconnect the reset tool.7. Turn on the radio and enter the radio code using the buttons on the radio. If...
How to Replace the Center Console Lights on a C230
1. Park the C230 and turn off the engine. Remove the keys from the ignition.2. Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery cable using a socket wrench.3. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry out the bezel from the center console.4. Unplug the electrical connector from the bottom of the bezel.5. Remove burned-out light bulbs from underneath the bezel and install the new bulbs by pushing them into their sockets.6. Reattach the electrical connector, making sure it snaps into place.7. Snap the bezel onto the center console, reconnect the negative battery cable and close the ho...
How to Remove an Audi TT Seat
1. Open the hood and disconnect the battery of the Audi. This will prevent the airbag light from illuminating when you are removing the seats.2. Remove the plastic caps on the four bolts located around the seat. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the caps off.3. Remove the four bolts with an Allen wrench. Slide an L-shaped tire iron onto the end of the wrench and turn the wrench counterclockwise.4. Unclip and disconnect the seat heaters and airbag sensors located under the seat. Use a flashlight to get a better view.5. Lift the seat up and remove it from the Au...
How to Find a BMW X5 in Oregon for Sale
1. Log onto an internet browser.2. Direct your internet browser to www.bmwusa.com.3. Click on 'Certified Pre-Owned' in the menu bar at the top of the website.4. Click on 'Model Search' in the menu on the right of the page.5. Select the 'All Preowned' option, or 'Certified Preowned' if you would like a BMW certified vehicle.6. Click the drop-down menu labeled 'Series' and select 'X5'.7. Click the 'Model' drop-down menu and select the model of X5 you would like, or select 'All Models' to search without restrictions.8. Enter the Oregon Zip code you would like to search into the text...
How to Replace the Battery in a BMW 735Il
1. Open up the trunk of the BMW 735Il. On the right hand side you will find the luggage compartment under the carpeting. The luggage compartment is where the battery is kept.2. Use both the open-end wrench and the crescent wrench to detach the positive and negative cables from the top of the old battery. Begin with the negative cable first. Once the cables are disconnected, carefully lift them out of the way.3. Use the socket wrench to unfasten the bolts that hold the battery in place. Carefully remove the clips on the side of the battery.4. Use the handle strap provided to carefully lift...
How to Reset a Mercedes Service Warning Light
1. Insert the key into the ignition. Turn the ignition switch to 'ON' but do not start the engine.2. Press the up or down arrow button on the left side of the steering wheel until 'Service Interval Reset' is displayed on the instrument panel.3. Press and hold the 'R/Reset' button on the instrument panel for at least three seconds until the service warning light resets on the displ...
How to Install a Coolant Expansion Tank on a 2000 BMW 323i
Removing the Existing Tank1. Let the engine and radiator cool down completely. Open the hood and support it in a raised position.2. Pull the electrical wiring harness from the back side of the air filter housing on top of the engine. Unsnap the two connectors on the intake hose on the back side of the air box. Remove the two retaining bolts on the driver’s side of the housing with a socket and ratchet. Lift the housing up and remove it from the engine bay.3. Remove the retaining screws on the engine cover on the underside of the car with a Phillips screwdriver. Rotate the cover downwards...
How to Replace the Battery in a BMW 325xi
1. Open your BMW 325xi's trunk.2. Turn the knob holding the panel over the battery on the right side of the trunk. Remove the panel.3. Loosen and remove the clamp holding the black cable to the battery's negative post. Loosen and remove the clamp holding the red cable to the battery's positive post.4. Twist off the knob holding the center bracket over the battery. Pull up the bracket and remove the old battery. Put the new battery in place and tighten the bracket over it.5. Tighten the clamp on the red cable over the positive post on the 12 volt battery. Tighten the clamp on the black...
How to Change the Battery in a Mercedes 300E
1. Pop the hood and locate the battery. It's on the passenger side of the engine, toward the firewall of the car, in a sectioned-off area to protect it from heat. Use the open-end wrench to remove the negative then the positive terminal on the battery.2. Unbolt the battery tie down from the battery using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Lift the tie down off, then lift the battery out of the engine compartment. The battery can now be used as a core exchange at your local auto parts store, or taken for recycling.3. Place the replacement battery in the battery tray. Bolt in the battery tie...
How to Increase BMW Horsepower
1. Purchase a free-flow air filter for your BMW model from a local or online aftermarket retailer. Locate the air filter case under the hood. The air filter case is usually a black plastic box that sits closer the windshield of the car.2. Unclamp the lid and open it. Lift the current air filter out of the case and toss in the trash. Clean the inside of the box with a damp cloth or paper shop towel. Input the new filter and clamp the lid shut.3. Purchase a new digitized motor electronic (DME) computer system chip. Disconnect the battery. Locate the DME compartment on the right side wall inside...
How to Put on Belts in a BMW 1996 TI
1. Open the hood and locate the belt tensioner for the air conditioner belt. The tensioner is mounted to the front of the engine block between the crankshaft and the a/c compressor. Use the tensioner pulley bolt to loosen the tension from the belt.2. Position a 3/8-inch drive breaker bar and a metric socket onto the tensioner pulley bolt. Turn the breaker bar in a counter-clockwise motion to loosen the tension from the belt. Pull the belt out from around the tensioner pulley, the a/c pulley and the crankshaft pulley. Remove the belt from the engine well.3. Locate the serpentine belt tensioner...
How to Troubleshoot a 1995 Audi A6 Quattro
1. Turn the key in the ignition to get your A6's instrument panel to engage. Look over the dials on the gauges and make sure that you have enough fuel to start the vehicle. If you don't have enough gas, fill the tank up and try to start the car again. If the instrument panel does not light up, you have a problem with your battery.2. Open the hood with the hood release latch on the driver side under the steering wheel. Raise the hood and lock it in place with the hood rod. Check over the connections to the battery on the left side of the car.3. Tighten the connections with a pair of pliers....
How to Maintain the Engine of a Mercedes Benz 420Sel
1. Change the oil and oil filter at least once every 10,000 miles. To do this, first jack up the front end of your Mercedes and set jack stands in place. Lower your Mercedes down on the jacks. Remove the oil plug with your socket set and let the oil drain into your drip pan. Replace the drain plug with your socket set. Remove the old oil filter with your oil filter wrench. Set it aside and then hand thread the new filter in place. Tighten it down with your oil filter wrench. Add 6 quarts of 10-W-40 oil to your Mercedes via the oil fill hole on the right side of the engine's manifold.2. Check...
How Do I Replace the Fuel Filter on a 2001 BMW 330i?
1. Open the glove box. Open the fuse box by turning the two white tabs on either side of it. Remove the #54 fuse, which controls the fuel pump. Remove the gas cap. Start the engine and let it run until it stalls from lack of fuel.2. Raise the BMW with a floor jack. Lower it onto jack stands at all four corners. Remove the fuel filter protective panel, which is located under the car just to the front of the driver's seat. The panel is held on with four screws that are removed with a Phillips screwdriver.3. Remove the metal clamp that holds the fuel filter in place using your hand. Loosen...
How to Compare the Alpine Stereo in a BMW
1. Decide on the actual receiver you are going to use in your BMW. The standard is a single-disc CD player, although you can upgrade to a CD changer, which allows you to insert multiple discs and flip through the CDs currently playing.2. Select the amount of speakers you want installed. This usually starts off with eight speakers, although many BMW vehicles move upward to 14, depending on the size of the vehicle.3. Specify the size of the subwoofer if you opt for one. If you love your audio, and want to augment the bass sound, you'll want to spring for the subwoofer, which is installed in...
How to Order a New BMW
1. Research your vehicle. When you order a new BMW, you must provide specific instructions on the options that you want. With most BMWs you can choose everything from the color of the paint to the type of suspension. For example, according to Forbes, BMW has more than 9,000 options just for the center console. Knowing which options you want ahead of time will prevent you from missing or forgetting them when you place your actual order.2. Visit your local dealership. Although research is an important first step, actually seeing or feeling as many options as you can will help you determine what...
How to Change Brake Pads on an Audi
1. Break the lug nuts loose on the Audi by turning them 1/4 turn on all of the wheels.2. Raise the Audi onto jack stands. To do this, engage the emergency brake and jack up the front of the vehicle with the floor jack and make sure that you are jacking up on the front jack point located near the radiator (it is an extension of the frame of the Audi). Place the jack stands underneath the front pinch welds on the side of the Audi, and lower the vehicle onto the jack stands. Repeat this process for the rear of the vehicle, using the rear jack point located near the trunk as well as the rear pinch...
How to Replace an Audi TT Windshield
1. Inspect the windshield frame. If it has dents, cuts or corrosion, get it repaired. The new windshield will not bond to a bent frame.2. Lay down vinyl drop cloths over the hood and dashboard. Windshields are made from safety glass, and if it is hit, it can shatter in many small pieces.3. Remove the wiper blades and arms with a screwdriver.4. Remove the rubber trim. Insert the screwdriver under the trim. Lift and pull the trim completely off the car.5. Break the caulk by cutting around the windshield with a razor blade.6. Remove the windshield. Insert the pry bar under the windshield....
How to Replace a Coil Pack on an Audi
1. Remove the coil pack cover with a ratchet. The cover is held on by six bolts.2. Unplug the coil that needs to be replaced.3. Remove the coil with a ratchet. The coil is held on by two 10mm bolts. Once you have the bolts removed, pull firmly and the coil will come out.4. Install the new coil and tighten it with a ratchet.5. Reconnect the coil connector.6. Attach the coil pack cover back onto the valve cover and tighten the bolts with a ratch...
How to Compare Cheapest Price for Mercedes 180 Used Car
1. Visit car dealers in your area. There might be Mercedes 180 in local car shops or they can give you referrals on where to buy the cheapest Mercedes 180 possible. Besides pre-owned cars, there are sellers who are open to car trading or car trading with cash.2. Search online. There are many car sellers in the Internet; Compile a list of websites and compare different Mercedes 180 prices and conditions. Aside from the price, other things need to be considered in buying a car such as the engine and transmission, body type, color, mileage and year made. BuyYourCar and Used Car Quote are examples...
How to Remove a BMW Door Panel
1. Remove the sail panel from the leading front edge of the door. Pry it off with your panel tool.2. Undo and remove the Phillips screw that is exposed when you remove the sail panel.3. Pry out the the panel containing the power window and door switches. Pull it out and disconnect the wiring plugs underneath the panel.4. Pry around the edges of the door panel with your panel tool to release the clips holding the door panel in place. Lift the panel up and off of the door frame, and disconnect the power plugs for the door lighti...
How to Change an Air Filter on a BMW 330
1. Locate the air filter cover on the top of your BMW 330 engine. It will be a black cover, secured by seven torx screws. You should see it near the center of the engine on top with a black flex hose running from the cover to the engine.2. Remove torx screws with torx screwdriver from top cover of air filter. Lift the cover up. It will not come all the way out, just enough to give clearance to remove the air filter.3. Unclip the flex hose from the air cleaner to provide room for removal. You will see a pin inserted into the air filter. Pull the pin back and remove the filter from the air...
How to Remove a Starter in a 1986 BMW
1. Open the hood. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.2. Drain the coolant on 535i models. You can skip this if you plug up the heater hose that needs to be disconnected to gain access to the starter bolts.3. Remove the expansion tank mounting bolts and move the expansion tank aside on the 535i. On the 528e, remove the bolts for the air cleaner housing and the air flow sensor and remove these two components.4. Disconnect the heater hose that blocks access to the top starter bolt. If you did not drain the coolant system, use a plug of some sort to prevent the coolant from spilling...
Do It Yourself Oil Change for a BMW 325i
1. Drive the vehicle onto the ramps and engage the emergency brake.2. Slide the oil bucket beneath the vehicle at the oil plug location. BMW uses a skid plate with an easy access cover for the oil drain plug. Place the oil bucket beneath this access panel.3. Open the access panel (in the center of the skid plate and labeled). Remove the oil plug using the 17 mm wrench. Allow the oil to drain until you have only a few drops dripping out. Replace the oil plug and tighten to between 20 and 25 foot-pounds of torque using a torque wrench. Leave the access panel open.4. Remove oil filter housing...
How to Remove a BMW 328 Stereo
1. Locate the small plastic caps on the sides of the stereo and pop them out of place using a thumbnail or fingernail. Use the BMW anti-theft stereo removal tool to unscrew the bolts holding the stereo to the dashboard.2. Slide the stereo out of the dashboard and unplug the antenna lead from the back of the deck.3. Place a flathead screwdriver between the plastic wire harness lock on the back of the stereo and the deck itself, and pry the lock up to remove it from the stereo. Pull the wiring harness off of the deck, using your han...
How to Do an Audi LED Conversion
1. Open the Audi's hood.2. Unscrew the two screws from above the Audi's headlights, using a T25 Torx screwdriver, turn them counterclockwise.3. Loosen the two screws from the sides of the headlights, using a T25 Torx screwdriver attached to an extension piece.4. Push on the clips from the rear of the headlights to detach the wiring.5. Remove the Audi's headlight bulbs.Pull the headlight bulbs outwards with a piece of cloth placed over the headlight bulbs.6. Push in the new LED headlight bulbs.7. Reattach the wiring and the T25 screws that were removed and then close the hood of the...
How to Know if a Window Regulator is Broken in a BMW
1. Get into your BMW and turn the ignition key so that the car's engine is fully on or so that the key is in the 'Accessory' position.2. Using the window controls mounted on your door or mounted in the center of the car, attempt to open and close all of your car's windows. Listen for any strange noises that may predicate the window issues.3. Your window regulator is broken if you have heard a mechanical crackling noise while trying to open and close the window.4. Determine if the window is completely jammed or not following the emission of the noise in Step 3. Should the window be jammed...
How to Replace My BMW 525 Fuel Filter
1. Locate the fuel pump relay, which is located under the hood on the passenger side near the firewall. The fuel relay will be either light green or blue in color. Remove the fuel pump relay from the connection and store safely. Crank the vehicle and idle until it runs out of fuel.2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery using a metric wrench.3. Locate the fuel filter, which is located on the passenger side of the car, behind the rear tire and in front of the gas tank. The filter will be attached to the bottom of the car with a bracket held by a bolt.4. Remove the fuel...
How to Do an Audi A4 Oil Change
Three Ways to Raise the Front End of an A41. Set the emergency brake. Jack up the front of the right or left side of the A4 with an emergency jack. Position the jack about six inches behind the front wheel well. There may be notches indicating where to place it. Slide a jack stand next to the emergency jack and lower the emergency jack to rest the car's side on the jack stand.Repeat this procedure for the other side so the right and left sides of the car are level with each other. Block off both sides of the rear tire diagonal to the front wheel you're raising. Use bricks, rocks or chocks.2....
How to Replace a Wheel Hub Assembly on a BMW 5281
1. Use a jack to lift the vehicle. Use a torque wrench or tire iron to loosen the lug nuts. Remove the wheel.2. Locate the caliper bolts and use the ratchet and socket to remove them. Carefully pull off the caliper using a screwdriver. Then locate the caliper bridge bolts and remove them with the ratchet and a socket. If they are especially tight, use the breaking bar to loosen them.3. Slide out the rotor. Separate the ABS wires connected to the wheel hub assembly. Use the breaking bar or spindle nut socket to remove the spindle nut and the washer behind it.4. Loosen the wheel bearing...
How to Connect a Code Reader on a 2001 BMW 325i
1. Stop the vehicle on a flat surface and shift the transmission into park or first gear (manual transmission). Turn off the engine and apply the parking brake. Turn the ignition back to the “On” position but do not re-start the engine.2. Plug the code reader’s data cable into the 16-pin diagnostic data port. This port is situated approximately 6 inches above the pedal area, on the underside of the dashboard.3. Turn on the code reader and choose “PCM” from its main menu. Select “Trouble Codes” from the PCM menu. Choose “Read All Current and Stored Trouble Codes” from the Trouble Codes menu.4....
How to Clean a 1995 Mercedes Benz S 500 Air Mass Meter MAF
1. Open the hood of your Mercedes, and remove the negative ('-') battery cable with the socket set.2. Locate the airflow meter. It will be mounted between your Mercedes' air filter and intake manifold.3. Remove the mounting bolts that hold the MAF housing in place with the socket set.4. Remove the hose clamp that holds the hose in place on the back of the MAF housing, and then pull the hose off.5. Remove the MAF sensor from its housing by unscrewing the retaining bolts and pulling it free from the main housing.6. Spray the sensor off thoroughly with the canned air, and wipe the sensor...
How to Play a DVD in a 2004 Mercedes
1. Insert the DVD to play into the slot on the dashboard DVD player and navigation system. Wait for the DVD menu to appear on the screen.2. Follow the prompts and choose whether you wish the DVD to be played on the right-hand rear passenger screen, the left-hand rear passenger screen or both. Touch the selection on the screen until the one you prefer is highlighted, then remove your finger from the screen.3. Choose to allow the passengers' touch-screen controls so they can work the player from their screens. Touch that option on the dashboard touch-screen to highlight it.4. Press 'Play'...
How to Replace Audi Cabriolet Rear Speakers
1. Insert the tip of a panel tool under the edge of the driver-side rear speaker grille. Lever outward, working around the perimeter of the speaker, until the grille comes loose.2. Remove four Phillips screws from the edge of the speaker with a Phillips screwdriver. Pull the speaker out of the rear-side panel and unplug the wiring harness connected to the back. Plug the wiring harness into your new speaker and test operation. Place the new speaker into the door and secure with the Phillips screws. Replace the grille and push it firmly on.3. Repeat the previous steps to replace the speaker...
How Do I Open a Bonnet on a 1993 BMW?
1. Open the car door on the driver's side.2. Pull the hood release lever, which is positioned next to the pedals in the footwell on the driver's side. There will be some resistance before the lever disengages at which point the bonnet will rise slightly at the front.3. Stand in front of the car. Reach under the bonnet with one hand and pull up until the bonnet is stopped by the clasp. With the other hand, reach under the bonnet in the center and release the clasp that holds the bonnet down. Raise the bonnet to access the engine compartme...
How to Replace a License Plate Bulb in a 2001 Audi A4
1. Remove the license plate by unscrewing the bolts holding it in place. Unlock and lift the trunk lid.2. Remove the screws on each side of the light cover. Remove the light cover.3. Pull out the old bulb. Insert the new bulb into the housing. Replace the light cover and the screws that hold it in place.4. Close the trunk lid and reinstall the license pla...
How to Fix Wiper Blades Stuck in an Upright Position for an Audi
1. Pull the wiper arm assembly away from the windshield until the wiper arm hinge locks into a position perpendicular to the windshield.2. Remove the retaining nut that holds the wiper arm assembly to the base of the windshield.3. Pull the wiper arm assembly off the cowl.4. Check the pivot assembly for any debris and clear away anything that might be lodged in the cowl with your fingers. The profile of many Audis is such that debris are easily lodged down behind the cowl or behind the pivot arm. This will cause the arm to not move as it should.5. Turn on the wiper motor without the wiper...
How to Remodel a Car Interior
Interior Upgrades1. Replace your dashboard kit. Many after-market manufacturers sell their dashboards with adhesive backs for easy installation. Others have hook and loop assemblies. Dashboards are available in various trims including vinyl, carpet, velour, leather, suede, aluminum, carbon fiber and wood. Consumer desires vary according to appearance preferences but conscientious buyers are encouraged to consider other factors in choosing a new dashboard. Some dashboards are made to reduce glare reflected from the windshield, resist solar damage, and reduce windshield glaze.2. Reupholster...
How to Install a TT Soft Top
Manual Soft Top Operation1. Turn your Audi TT's engine off if your soft top is only manually installable.2. Push in the soft top release storage buttons on either side of the vehicle. Pull the soft top up and release its front strap.3. Lift the entire soft top out of the storage container and fit it over the vehicle's cockpit until it connects to the windshield frame.4. Go inside the Audi TT, press the large button on the ceiling and grab the soft top handle. Turn the handle counterclockwise and pull down on the soft top. Turn the handle clockwise while holding the soft top to the windshield...
How to Replace the Alternator on a 2001 BMW
1. Disconnect the battery cable that goes to the negative terminal on the battery. Loosen the hose clamp that holds the mass air flow sensor tubing to the air box.2. Unplug the harness for the mass air flow sensor. Remove the bolts that hold the air box onto the engine. The number and size of bolts will vary, depending on the model. Set the air box aside.3. Remove the cold air snorkel in the center-front of the engine by carefully prying the plastic rivets up and then pulling the snorkel off.4. Loosen the belt tensioner with a socket and ratchet until the belt is loose. Slide the belt...
How to Program Memory Seats on a Chevy
1. Inspect the outside edge of the driver's side seat in your Chevy vehicle. Look for the buttons labeled '1' and '2.' If your Chevy doesn't have them, it does not have the memory seat feature.2. Sit in the driver's-side seat and adjust the seat to fit your proportions by pushing the power-seat selector up or down to raise or lower the seat. Push it back or forth to adjust your seat-track position. If your Chevy has electronic lumbar, adjust it using the side lumbar control. as well, which will also be saved into your memory seating position.3. Press and hold the '1' button. You'll hear...
How to Program a Garage Door Opener on a 2001 BMW 325i
Fixed Code Garage Door Opener1. Turn the 325i’s ignition to the “2” position.2. Press and hold both outside keys on the vehicle’s garage door opener interface until the light on the interface flashes. Release the buttons.3. Hold the garage door opener remote within two inches of the garage door opener interface on the BMW.4. Press and hold the “open” button on the garage door opener remote, and at the same time the desired button on the garage door opener interface on the BMW. Release both buttons as soon as the light on the garage door opener interface flashes rapidly.5. Program any...
How to Lock a BMW K75
Ignition Lock1. Turn the BMW K75 off by turning the key to either 'Neutral' or the 'Off' setting. Shift the motorcycle into first gear at the clutch and shifting peg.2. Turn the key all the way counterclockwise to the 'Off' and locked position.3. Remove the key and keep it with you when away from the motorcycle.Seat Storage Lock4. Insert the seat key into the barrel lock at the rear end of the BMW K75 seat.5. Turn the key two clicks counterclockwise until the locking mechanism engages the inside of the seat.6. Remove the key and keep it with you when away from the motorcyc...
How to Program a Keyless Entry in a BMW
1. Close all of the doors on your car, including the trunk and the hood. Remove your key from the ignition.2. Open the trunk and then get in the car. Close the driver's door and put the key in the ignition.3. Turn the key one click to the right, then back to the off position. Repeat this process quickly five times, ending in the off position. This process must be completed in 10 seconds. If successful, you will hear a beep.4. Open and close your driver's door and press any button on your remote to begin the programming process. The red light on your remote will flash on and off.5. Open...
How to Replace a 1993 Audi 90 Fuse
1. Open the hood of your 1993 Audi 90.2. Remove the negative battery cable as a safety precaution.3. Locate the fuse box. It is situated on the driver's side, just behind the battery.4. Remove the cover of the fuse box panel by depressing the two side tabs and sliding it upwards.5. Locate the fuse you need to replace by examining and matching it up with the fuse diagram inside the fuse box.6. Remove the fuse that needs to be changed with the needle-nose pliers. Use your fingers to slide the new fuse into the correct slot. Replace your fuse box cover and negative battery cable.7. ...
How to Replace the Leather Seats in an Audi Cabriolet
1. Pop the hood and disconnect the Audi's battery. This will disable the airbag light, preventing it from lighting up when the seats are being removed.2. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the plastic caps off all four bolts found around the Audi's seat. Then, remove all four bolts with an Allen wrench, connected to an L-shaped tire iron, in a counterclockwise motion.3. Unclip the seat heaters and the airbag sensors that are found under the Audi's seat. If the seat heaters and airbag sensors are hard to see, use a flashlight.4. Pull up and remove the seat away from the Audi.5. Place...
How to Remove the Alternator on a BMW 325
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal on the battery. Locate the alternator, which is located on the front, left side of the engine and will have a belt attached to it and which drives it when the car is running.2. Remove the belt that drives the alternator. Remove the small plastic cap that covers and protects the tensioner. Place the appropriately sized Allen tool in the tensioner and turn it clockwise or counterclockwise--the direction will vary, depending on the year of the car. Slide the belt off the tensioner once it is loosened and maneuver it out of the engine bay.3. ...
How to Open the Fuel Filler Door on the Ml320
1. Shut the engine off and remove the key from the ignition cylinder. Step out of your ML-320 and close the door.2. Press the "Unlock" button on your keyless entry remote. Grasp the edge of the fuel filler door and pull it toward the front of the ML-320.The fuel filler door locking mechanism is controlled by the keyless entry remote. If using the remote does not unlock the fuel filler door, the system may be malfunctioning. Proceed to the emergency release procedure.3. Open the rear cargo hatch. Locate the plastic cargo door on the driver's side of the cargo compartment. Turn the two knobs...
How to Restore a Mercedes 300 SD
Instructions1. Purchase magazines and handbooks detailing the restoration process for Mercedes vehicles. The more knowledge you can acquire about restoring a Mercedes, the easier it will be to successfully finish this task.2. Secure a clean work area large enough for a disassembled Mercedes 300SD, equipment, storage containers and additional lighting. Prevent misplacing or losing any parts by securing a tarp to the floor to place parts and components upon. Set up labeled containers for smaller parts.3. Remove the trunk lid, hood, bumpers, front grill, and doors. Disconnect the head and...
How do I remove a BMW 320I Driveline?
1. Park the 320 somewhere flat and out of traffic. Make sure the emergency brake is pulled before you turn the car off. Jack up all the front end, and then lower the front end onto jack stands. Then, jack up the rear end, and support it on jack stands, as well.2. Go underneath the 320 and find the driveline. Look for a metal tube that runs between the transmission rear and the rear differential. The tube will have two rubber boots over the continuous velocity joints. The metal flange on the bottom of the boots is what anchors the driveline to the other powertrain components.3. Slide the...
How to Replace a Mercedes Benz Antenna
1. Purchase the correct model of antenna for your year of car from your Mercedes dealership or online.2. Shut off the car and pop the trunk. Locate the antenna housing bolted to the top left corner of the trunk.3. Squeeze the plastic tabs holding the radio connector and electrical connector into the back side of the antenna housing. Pull the connector out.4. Unscrew the four bolts holding the antenna housing up with an open-end wrench. Firmly pull down on the antenna housing. The antenna tip is positioned through a rubber gasket so you will have to pull down fairly hard to get it out.5....
How to Change Audi TT Brakes
1. Loosen the lug nuts on the front driver's side by turning them counterclockwise 1/4 turn.2. Jack the Audi up off the ground using the factory jack point in the front and rear of the vehicle. These jack points are located behind the radiator (front) and behind the trunk, near the bumper (rear).3. Place a jack stand under each of the four pinch welds located in the front and rear of the TT under the car.4. Continue to loosen and remove the wheel lug nuts and pull the wheel off the wheel hub assembly.5. Loosen the upper and lower caliper mounting bolts and remove the caliper. It will...
How to Operate Defrost on a BMW
1. Above the radio, locate the symbol or drawing on the button that resembles a windshield. Once you have located the button push it and it should illuminate. In models from the early '90's to 1999 there will be a knob. In the 2000-2008 models, there will be a button.2. Once you push the button, you have activated the windshield defrost option. In models from the early '90's to 1999 you will have a knob. In this case point the line on the knob towards the symbol of the windshield.3. Once you do this, find the dial that shows the temperature of the desired air flow. With this feature, you...
How to Change the Front Turn Signal Bulb on a 2000 BMW
1. Prop open the hood.2. Look for a small access hole next to the headlamp. It will be closer to the side view mirror than the headlamp.3. Stick the extended neck flat head screwdriver through this hole.4. Press down and toward you. This action engages a tab that releases the headlamp.5. Unplug the cable connecting the headlamp to the car via the bulb socket.6. Turn the socket clockwise to remove it from the headlamp.7. Press the old bulb down in the socket and rotate clockwise to remove it from the socket.8. Insert the new bulb in the socket. For a list of bulb sizes for your...
How to start replacing CV joints on audi a6 quattro 2000
1. The replacement usually involves a complete assembly called CV axle half shaft which is made up of 2 axles connected together with the CV joint on each end, the outer and inner CV joints; the outer joint responsible for most of the failures . Although complete replacement with a CV half shaft is not a huge job, the part can be expensive for a original part (possibly $200 and up).2. Replacement of the CV half shaft is not necessary most in majority of the cases as the main culprit is only the outer CV joint as the inner CV joint rarely fails in comparison. If there are no symptoms of damage...
How to Operate a Mercedes R350 DVD System
1. Turn on the vehicle, or place the key in the 'Accessory' position.2. Insert a DVD into the disc slot of the computer. The computer will detect the DVD. If the vehicle is not moving, the DVD interface will load. If the DVD interface doesn't load, press the top left button on the steering wheel repeatedly until it is displayed on the screen. The DVD playback will begin on the computer screen, and the disc and scene/chapter information will be displayed on the driver's display, beside the speedometer.3. Press the 'Up' and 'Down' arrow buttons on the left side of the steering wheel to move...
How to Install a Blow Off Valve on a Passat
1. Park the Passat in your driveway and pull the emergency brake up. Pull the hood release latch, then turn the Passat off. Prop the hood up and disconnect the black cable from the car battery to protect yourself from electrical shorts. Put drop cloths on the edges of the engine bay to protect the paint.2. Locate the turbocharger downpipe; the Passat's blow off valve is attached to the side of the pipe. Pull the vacuum line top from the top of the blow off valve by hand. Unscrew the O-ring clamp that secures the bottom of the valve to the downpipe port. Pull the old blow off valve off and...
How to Change Brake Pads on BMW Motorcycles
1. Remove the caliper mounting bolts from the mounting bracket with an Allen driver and ratchet. Pull the caliper free of the mounting bracket and fork/swing arm.2. Remove the pad retaining bolt(s) with an Allen driver and ratchet. Slip the old pads out of the caliper. Remove the old caliper clips and discard them.3. Install the new caliper clips into the caliper. Place the new pads into position in the caliper and install the pad retaining bolt(s). Torque the retaining bolt(s) to factory specifications with the torque wrench.4. Slip the caliper back onto the rotor and to the mounting...
How to Adjust the Clock on a 2002 BMW 325Xi
1. Insert the car key into the ignition. Turn it to the 'on' position. You do not need to start the car.2. Locate the button on the right side of the dashboard. This is what you will use to change the clock on your BMW. Press it a few times until the clock begins flashing. This means you can now adjust it.3. Push and turn the button to the right to add time to the clock. Turn the button to the left to subtract time from the clock. When the time you want is displayed, release the button. Your clock is now adjust...
How to Find the IAT Sensor on an Audi 2.8
1. Open the Audi's hood. The intake air temperature sensor is always going to be on the intake manifold, near the air filter box.2. Find the air duct and follow it to the air filter box.3. Look to the left of the air duct, where it meets the air filter box. The sensor is screwed into the intake in the corner where the air duct meets the air b...
How to Replace a BMW E30 Blower Fan
1. Turn the engine off and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. The battery in all BMW E30 models is located in the trunk.2. Locate the blower fan housing compartment. It should be against the firewall in the center of the engine bay. Use the torx screwdriver to remove the six screws mounting the compartment.3. Carefully pull off the weatherstripping in front of the blower fan assembly. Release the clips for the blower fan cover and set the cover aside.4. Remove the bolts mounting the blower fan and disconnect the electrical modules. Remove the old blower fan and set aside.5. Insert...
How to Replace BMW Fuel Injectors
Disassembly1. Disconnect the ground cable from the negative battery terminal.2. Disassemble the injector pipe by removing the plugs, plate and screws.3. Gently push up on the injector pipe until all of the injectors have cleared the intake manifold.4. Remove the plugs and pull up the retainer. You should now be able to remove the injectors.5. Inspect the injector O-rings. If they are torn, worn or misshapen, replace them.Reassembly6. Install the O-rings onto the new fuel injectors, then seat them into the injector pipe.7. Reinstall the fuel injector retainer and plugs.8. Slide...
How to Remove a 2007 BMW 325i Battery
1. Pull back the carpet on the right side of the trunk to expose the plastic lid.2. Remove the two bolts that secure the front of the lid to the floor of the trunk with a large Phillips screwdriver or a 12 mm socket and ratchet.3. Pull up on the lid. This can be a bit difficult, because the edges of the lid rest below the carpet surrounding it. You will not damage the cover if you pull upward on it hard.4. Remove the negative and positive cable connectors from the battery with an adjustable wrench.5. Lift the battery out of the battery box and place the new battery into the b...
How to Replace the Oxygen Sensor on a BMW 740i
1. Pop the hood of your 740i and locate the rear exhaust manifold (found on the rear of the engine). The oxygen sensor will be sticking off of the back of the manifold with a wire running to it.2. Disconnect the wiring harness and use the oxygen sensor wrench to unscrew the sensor and remove it. Screw the new oxygen sensor into place.3. Reconnect the wiring harness to the oxygen sensor and then close the hood. Turn the car on and allow it to warm up to normal operating temperature. Check to make sure the car is running smoothly and then take it for a test dri...
How to Lease Audi Cars
Getting into a new Audi lease1. Get out there and touch what you want. Start by going to your local dealer and take a look at the specific model you are interested in. Try to see all the different colors in person on the vehicle. Take a look at the different trim levels and what you will be getting with certain packages and options. Sometimes one particular feature that you really want is only available with an upgraded package. Xenon headlights are a good example on the 2009 and newer Audi A4s. You can only get the Xenon headlight package on the Premium Plus model, which adds a few other...
How to Install Car Wiper Inserts
1. Lift the wiper arm and wiper off the windshield. Pushing the small retaining clip, remove the wiper blade assembly from the arm. If you are having trouble releasing the clips, use a small blade screwdriver as a pry. Gently return the arm back to the windshield.2. Locate and release the retaining clip or pin that holds the insert onto the blade frame assembly. If there is no retaining clip, use a pair of needle nose pliers to gently bend the retaining point up so the insert can slide out. Slide the insert with the two metal shafts on either side off the blade frame.3. Install the new insert...
How to Update the Navigation With a DVD
1. Contact your local car dealer and purchase the latest update for your DVD-based navigation system.2. Locate your car's manual and go to the 'Navigation' section. Follow the instructions to open the DVD drive of your navigation system. This can be as simple as pressing a button on the navigation unit's fascia, which will then open the unit and allow you to take out the current DVD the system uses.3. Slide in your new DVD and the navigation will update automatically. You are now ready to use your updated navigation syst...
How to Change a 1997 S320 Cabin Filter
1. Sit in the passenger seat. Unbolt the four bolts that hold the glove box in place around the perimeter of the opening using the 1/4-inch ratchet and socket and pull the glove box out of the dashboard.2. Locate the cabin filter housing, which is on the right side of the compartment behind the glove box. Pull up the retaining clip at the base of the housing and remove the cover from the cabin filter housing. Pull the cabin filter out of the housing and dispose of it.3. Install the replacement cabin filter into the housing and reinstall the cover. Reinstall the glove box into the dashboard...
How to Remove the Back Glass on My 2002 Mercedes C320
1. Put on strong, thick work gloves.2. Pry the trim up with a large flathead screwdriver. Pull the trim off the back glass with your hands.3. Remove the gasket under the trim by prying it up with the flathead screwdriver and pulling it away from the glass with your hands.4. Wedge a thin knife between the glass and the frame and move it in and out until the glass separates from the frame. Work your way around the glass until it comes loose.5. Go into the back seat and push the glass outward from the top. Set a small piece of plywood between the glass and the frame to prop it up.6. Go...
How to Buy Tires for a BMW
1. Visit the BMW USA website and click on the 'Dealer Locator' tab. Search by ZIP code or state to find your nearest dealership.2. Pick a service center on the bottom of the page and it will take you to the dealer's main webpage.3. Find the 'Parts & Services' phone number and call to ask about buying tires for your BMW. You do not need to own a BMW to buy BMW branded tires. You can set an appointment to have the new tires installed or go to the dealership to pick up the tir...
How to Remove the Water Pump on a Mercedes Benz 400E
1. Open the hood of the Mercedes 400E and allow the car to cool down if it is hot. Put the socket over the nuts holding the negative battery cable in place. Turn it to the left to loosen the cable nut and then slip if from the negative battery post. Do the same to remove the positive battery cable.2. Place a drain pan beneath the radiator petcock, or drain plug. Turn the drain plug to the left with a socket wrench and allow the contents of the radiator to drain into the pan.3. Open the radiator overflow tank by lifting the lid off with your hand. Also use a screwdriver to unscrew the hose...
How to Remove a 1994 BMW 318I Radio
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable with the pliers. If your 1994 BMW 318i is the standard model, the battery is mounted in the trunk, beneath the cargo liner. If your BMW is the 318is, the battery is mounted under the hood.2. Use a small flat head screwdriver to pry open the small covers on both sides of the radio next to the volume knob and the "Scan" button. Behind these covers you will find the Allen screws. Remove them with the Allen wrench and set them aside.3. Grasp the radio head unit firmly and pull it out of the dash. The Allen screws were the only thing securing it; it should...
Troubleshooting a Mercedes Benz the With Brake Light Staying on
1. Park your vehicle and set the emergency brake.2. Turn the key to the 'on' position where you will see all the lights come on the dashboard. Release the emergency brake and see if the light goes out. Repeat setting the brake and releasing the brake a few times. Sometimes the switch on the emergency brake will get stuck and cause the brake light to stay on.3. Lift the hood on your Mercedes and locate the brake fluid container. The brake fluid container will be near the driver's side rear firewall. The container will be labeled 'brake fluid.'4. Remove the cap on the brake fluid container...
How to Make Windows Come Down With a Keyless Remote
1. Hold down the 'Unlock' button on your keyless entry fob for several seconds to make your windows roll down.2. Remove your finger from the 'Unlock' button when your windows are down.3. Press the 'Lock' button for several seconds to put up your windows. This is the standard process for most vehicles. If it doesn't work, check your owner's manual for the correct directio...
How to Replace a Crank Sensor on a 2001 SLK 320
Removal1. Engage the parking brake and open the hood. Remove the plastic engine paneling by lifting up on it until it pops loose.2. Pull the intake tube out of the air cleaner box, and then remove the intake tube from the throttle body outlet by gently pulling on it. Pull the air cleaner housing off of the cylinder head cover and then remove the entire air cleaner assembly from the engine bay.3. Locate the crankshaft position sensor on the back side of the engine block, next to the transmission bell housing, between the firewall and the left cylinder head. The sensor is black and has a single...
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