How to Import an Audi A3 to Canada From the United States


1. Verify that your Audi A3 remains admissible into Canada by contacting the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) at 1-888-848-8240. Only some models of S6 and A6 wagons are inadmissible, but this could change at any time, so verify your specific make, model and year.
2. Use your potential car's VIN to discover its branding history. If there has previously been an accident serious enough to result in an insurance write-off or nonrepairable status, you may not be able to license the car in Canada.
3. Research the Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to determine if your vehicle requires any modifications to comply. Also see if any exemptions apply to your vehicle.
4. Obtain your retail clearance documentation and submit it to the RIV (by e-mail, fax or mail) as soon as you buy your vehicle. This documentation (usually a letter) will verify that the manufacturer has no outstanding recalls associated with the car. Contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834 to obtain this documentation.
5. Notify the U.S. Customs and Border Protection of your intended export of the vehicle at least 72 hours prior to export. Contact your intended port of crossing directly in order to find out exactly what you need to submit and how to do so. Usually this involves faxing the certificate of title to the border agency at your point of crossing, and you will need to get the physical title stamped at the border upon crossing.
6. Arrange all of your documentation for inspection prior to arriving at your Canadian port of entry. The Canadian Border Services Agency will check your documents (including bill of sale and U.S. Customs-stamped certificate of title), verify vehicle admissibility and process your Vehicle Import Form as well as payment (unless your vehicle is exempt).
7. Bring an official vehicle inspection form, and your vehicle, to an authorized RIV inspection center for completion. After you have paid your registration fee, submitted your Vehicle Import Form and confirmed your recall clearance, you will receive this vehicle inspection form.
8. Contact your Canadian licensing authority upon completion of the RIV inspection to determine how to properly license your vehicle.
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How to Remove a Quick Connect Fuel Filter on a BMW


1. Park the BMW and unscrew the gas cap from the gas tank. Removing the gas cap will release the pressure from the fuel line and filter.
2. Jack the front of the BMW up and put the jack stands under the frame rail of the car. Make sure to position the jack stands under the car's frame rail on both sides of the BMW near the front wheels. Release the jack so that the BMW sits securely on the jack stands.
3. Slide under the driver's side of the BMW near the back side of the front tire. Locate the fuel filter, positioned under the engine on the driver's side. The fuel filter will be located directly under the driver's side of the engine near the frame rail. There will be two quick-connect fuel lines coming out of the fuel filter.
4. Slide the pan under the fuel filter. Locate the inlet fuel line that travels from the gas tank to the fuel filter. Then, slide the tapered round end of the fuel line quick-disconnect tool into the end of the inlet-side fuel line. Press the tool into the end of the fuel line until the fuel line releases from the inlet fuel-filter port. Pull the inlet fuel line off the fuel-filter port.
5. Slide the tapered round end of the tool into the end of the outlet fuel line. The outlet fuel line travels from the fuel filter to the engine. Press the tool into the fuel line until the fuel line releases from the fuel-filter port. Pull the fuel line off the fuel-filter port.
6. Remove the clamp that holds the fuel filter in place with a flat-head screwdriver. Pull the fuel filter out and slide the new fuel filter into the clamp. Push both of the fuel lines onto the fuel-filter ports until the fuel lines lock to the fuel filter.
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How to Unlock a Transmission


1. Turn the vehicle off and take your foot off the brake. Turn the key to 'IGN' and depress the brake firmly, listen for a clicking sound from the brake shift interlock solenoid. This component 'tells' the car the brake is engaged and the transmission can be shifted into gear.
2. Shut the engine off. Take your foot off the brake again. Turn the ignition to 'ACC.' Depress the brake firmly. Try to shift the car into 'Neutral,' then start the car. Attempt to shift the transmission into 'Drive.' Listen again for the solenoid click. If you do not hear the click, the fuse may be out; go to the next step.
3. Retrieve your vehicle's owner's manual. Open your vehicle's fuse box. Find the fuse going to the brake shift interlock solenoid using the owner's manual as your guide. Replace the fuse. If you cannot replace the fuse, find the override lever under the dash. This is usually an orange or red lever that will manually disengage the locking mechanism. With your foot on the brake, press the override lever toward the front of the vehicle, then shift the car into gear.
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How to Replace a Caliper in a VW Passat


Remove the Old Caliper
1. Make sure the ignition is off on the car if it is equipped with anti-lock brakes Pump the brake pedal between 25 and 35 times to relieve the system of any pressure before anything else.
2. Lift the car securely onto a jack stand and remove the wheel.
3. Disconnect the parking brake cable if you are replacing a rear caliper. Loosen the hydraulic line at the caliper without disconnecting it.
4. Remove the bolts from the caliper. If they are guide pin bolts (which they will be on the rear), hold the guide pins in place with another wrench. Lift the caliper up off the carrier and remove it from the hydraulic line.
Install the Replacement Caliper
5. Connect the caliper to the hydraulic line and tighten it by hand. Put the caliper into place on the carrier and tighten the bolts.
6. Make sure the hydraulic line is secure, especially if replacing a front caliper.
7. Bleed the brake system to remove air. Connect a bleeder bottle to the brake bleeder valve with the bottle hose, open the valve and hold down on the pedal.
8. Replace the wheel and lower the car. Pump the brake pedal several times until firm, then test the brakes on the road.
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How to Troubleshoot a BMW Tail Light


Single Faulty Light
1. Turn off the BMW's engine and open the trunk.
2. Remove the fasteners in the trim of the trunk lid using a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the trim from the trunk to reveal the tail light assembly.
3. Remove the bulb socket containing the faulty bulb by pulling it out of the assembly. Push the bulb in gently while rotating it clockwise to remove it.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Use a clean cloth to install the replacement bulb. Check your vehicle's owner's manual to see what type of bulb to use.
5. Place the socket back into the assembly and reattach the trunk trim. Close the trunk.
All Lights Faulty
6. Turn off the BMW's engine and open the glove compartment. The fuse box is located at the rear of the glove compartment.
7. Remove the cover from the fuse box. On the underside of the fuse box you will find a pair of plastic tweezers and the location of each fuse printed on the cover. Locate the tail lamp fuse.
8. Use the tweezers to remove the tail lamp fuse and replace it with a new fuse of the same amperage.
9. Place the cover back onto the fuse box and close the glove compartment.
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How to Repair a Camshaft Position Sensor on an Audi A4


Removal
1. Disconnect the battery by loosening the negative batter cable clamp. You can use a small wrench to do this.
2. Locate all engine accessory belts and remove them. Use you will need to loosen certain accessories to relieve tension on the belts.
3. Locate all engine covers and upper timing belt cover. Remove these, using a ratchet.
4. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until cylinder No. 1 is at top dead center. Use a long handle ratchet and socket.
5. Release the tension on the timing belt. You will need to use the TORX wrench T45 to accomplish this.
6. Remove the timing belt by pressing down on the tensioner. Rotate the tensioner toward the front of the vehicle by taking out the TORX boltm using the TORX wrench.
7. Loosen all valve cover bolts with a ratchet and remove them. Slowly pull the valve cover off of the engine and set it aside.
8. Locate the camshaft gear. This gear is going to need to come off, but you will need to use a special tool to hold it in place. Use a retainer tool No. 3036 to remove the retaining bolt from the gear and then pull the gear off.
9. Locate the position sensor on the camshaft and remove it, using a wrench. There should be two bolts holding it in place.
Installation
10. Replace the position sensor and tighten the bolts with a wrench.
11. Reattach the camshaft gear and tighten the retaining bolt with a ratchet and socket.
12. Reinstall the valve cover. Be sure to use a new gasket. Tighten all valve cover bolts with a ratchet and socket.
13. Reposition the timing belt tensioner and reinstall the timing belt. Use the TORX wrench to tighten the tensioner.
14. Reattach all engine and timing covers. Tighten the retainers with a ratchet. Locate all accessory belts and reinstall them. Make sure all belts are properly tensioned.
15. Reconnect the negative battery cable and tighten the clamp with a wrench. Run the engine and check for proper operation.
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How to Add Freon to a Mercedes


1. Place the Mercedes in 'Park' and turn the vehicle off. Allow the Mercedes to cool down for 20 minutes before beginning any maintenance.
2. Open the hood and locate the air conditioner unit's low side fitting. The hose connects from the accumulator to the compressor.
3. Assemble the can of freon by attaching the recharge hose to the valve on top of the can. The hose will snap onto the valve. Twist the can to the 'on' position to puncture and open the can.
4. Connect the can of freon to the low side fitting on the air conditioning unit. Hold the can upright to ensure maximum flow of freon.
5. Turn the engine on and set the air conditioner to the maximum or highest setting available. This will begin the recharge process.
6. Continue to charge the system until the can is empty. Remove the ignition key to turn off the Mercedes. Twist the can of freon to the 'off' position. Disconnect the can from the low side fitting and close the hood.
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How to Replace the Brake Pads on a 2004 C230 Sport


1. Park the C230 on a flat surface, turn off the engine and apply the parking brake.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels with the tire iron or 18-mm socket and breaker bar. Place tire blocks behind the rear tires to prevent the Mercedes from rolling backward while the front of the vehicle is elevated.
3. Place the floor jack under one of the lifting points on the frame of the C230. Look for the section of the undercarriage near the side skirts of the vehicle--do not place the jack under the fender as the body material is not strong enough to bear the weight of the car.
4. Lift the front of the Mercedes until the front tires are at least 3 inches off the ground. Place jack stands under the axles and lower the car onto the stands. Remove the lug nuts and take the front wheels/tires off.
5. Remove the two caliper bolts with the 12-mm socket and ratchet. The caliper brackets the brake rotor and rake pads. The bolts are located on the back side of the caliper, near the outer edge. Lift the caliper from the rotor and caliper bridge. Rest the caliper on top of the steering arm; do not let the caliper hang by the brake line.
6. Pull the top edge of each brake pad from the caliper bridge.
7. Inspect the brake rotor for scoring and the caliper bridge for cracks and warping. Severely scored rotors should be replaced immediately. Replace the caliper bridge if necessary.
8. Place the new brake pads into the slots of the caliper bridge.
9. Place the caliper press against the caliper piston extending from the inside of the brake caliper. Force the piston into the side of the caliper to make room for the new brake pads. Remove the tool once the caliper piston is depressed within the side of the caliper.
10. Place the caliper over the brake pads and caliper bridge. Screw in the caliper bolts by hand before tightening them with the 12-mm socket and ratchet. Return the wheel to the wheel bolts and screw on the lug nuts. Move to the opposite side of the car and replace the other set of brake pads.
11. Lift the front of the Mercedes with the jack and remove the jack stands. Lower the front tires to the ground. Tighten the lug nuts with the 18-mm socket and ratchet.
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How Do I Jump Start a BMW 1100 LT?


1. Position the motorcycle near the front end of the car. Ensure that the vehicle and the motorcycle are not touching in any way. Turn off both the vehicle and the motorcycle, and remove the keys from the ignition.
2. Open the hood of the vehicle and remove the seat of the BMW K 1100 LT to expose the batteries.
3. Connect the jumper cable with the red handle to the positive terminal on the vehicle's battery. Connect the other red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the motorcycle's battery. Take great care to ensure that the positive terminal does not touch any other metal on the motorcycle.
4. Connect the other jumper cable to the negative terminal on the vehicle's battery. Hook the other end of the jumper cable to a metal area of the motorcycle, such as the rear axle nut. Do not mistake chrome for metal.
5. Turn on the motorcycle, but do not turn on the vehicle as doing so could destroy the motorcycle's electrical system. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were installed.
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How to Change the Alternator on a 2001 BMW 330ci


Removing the Old Alternator
1. Verify that you have the radio code for your BMW 330CI so that you can operate the radio after replacing the alternator. You will need to manually enter this code in your radio after reconnecting the battery. You can find this code in your owner's manual or your new vehicle paperwork.
2. Turn the ignition to the “Off” position.
3. Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable using a wrench.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly using a ratchet, ratchet extension, socket and a Phillips head screwdriver if necessary. The air cleaner assembly sits on top of the engine and is connected to the throttle body on the intake manifold.
5. Unplug the wiring harness from the back of the alternator. The alternator is in the upper area of the engine compartment, next to the engine and is driven by a belt connected to the crankshaft pulley.
6. Remove the battery wire retaining nut from the back of the alternator using a wrench. If your alternator has a ground wire connected to it, detach the retaining nut as well to disconnect the wire using a wrench.
7. Loosen the hose clamp from the cooling duct connected to the alternator using a Phillips head screwdriver and detach the hose from the alternator.
8. Hold the adjusting nut of the lock bolt onto the rear of the alternator with a wrench and loosen the lock bolt with a ratchet and socket.
9. Loosen the alternator belt tensioning bolt in front of the alternator using a ratchet and socket, then slip the belt off the alternator pulley.
10. Unfasten the alternator mounting bolts using the ratchet and socket and remove the alternator from the vehicle.
Installing the New Alternator
11. Position the new alternator into place in the engine compartment and start the mounting bolts by hand. Then tighten the mounting bolts using the ratchet and socket.
12. Slip the alternator belt over the alternator pulley and torque the tensioning bolt to 60 inch-pounds using a torque wrench.
13. Hold the lock bolt adjusting nut with a wrench and tighten the lock bolt using the ratchet and socket.
14. Reinstall the cooling duct hose onto the alternator and tighten the hose clamp using the Phillips head screwdriver.
15. Reattach the battery wire and ground wire, if equipped, to the rear of the alternator using the wrench.
16. Reconnect the wiring harness to the rear of the alternator.
17. Reinstall the air cleaner assembly using the ratchet, ratchet extension and socket and the Phillips head screwdriver, if necessary.
18. Reconnect the negative (black) battery cable.
19. Reenter the radio code using the radio control buttons.
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