1. Loosen the rear lug nuts with a ratchet and socket and raise the rear of the vehicle with a floor jack. Slide jack stands under the Audi’s rear cross member and lower the vehicle onto the jack stands. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheels from the rear hubs.2. Remove each of the two caliper bolts with a ratchet and socket while holding each bolt’s respective guide pin steady with a combination wrench. Pull the caliper from its bracket and hang it from a nearby suspension component using a bungee strap.3. Slide the brake pads from the caliper bracket. Remove the two caliper bracket bolts,...
Audi Sunroof DIY
1. Pry off the clear plastic light cover located near the sunroof with a screwdriver inserted at the top corner of the plastic. Add tape around the head of the screwdriver to prevent the plastic cover from getting scratched.2. Pull at the top of the gray plastic sunroof switch cover located near the light cover and remove it from the Audi.3. Remove both screws located at the sides of the sunroof knob with a Phillips head screwdriver, turning the screws counterclockwise. Pull out the light unit and let it hang from the wiring.4. Remove the three Torx screws located on the sunroof knob with...
How to Change Audi TT Transmission Fluid
1. Drive the car for about 10 minutes to warm up the fluid and make it easier to drain it completely. Park the car on a level surface, set the parking brake and use the jack to jack the front of the car off of the ground.2. Crawl underneath of the engine compartment and locate the large, square transmission pan right next to the car's driveshaft. On the center of the bottom of the transmission pan is the drain plug. Use the Audi bit mounted in the socket wrench to remove the plug.3. Allow all of the transmission fluid to drain into the drain pan, then replace the drain plug. On the driver's...
How to Install a Dual Exhaust on an Audi TT
1. Spray the bolts that hold the clamps together on the exhaust with WD-40 to loosen them so they are easily removed later.2. Park your car on rear stands and put it in 'Park.' Let your engine and exhaust cool completely. This might take as long as 20 minutes. Pop the hood and disconnect the negative cable from the battery terminal.3. Loosen the two bolts on the clamp that holds the exhaust system, using a socket wrench with a 17 millimeter socket attachment. Open the clamps so they are loosened.4. Use a big flat-head screwdriver to pry the grommet off of the center hanger of the exhaust....
How do I Change the Headlights on a 2002 Audi A6?
1. Pop the hood of the Audi and remove both T25 screws on top of the Audi's headlights, with a T25 Torx driver.2. Loosen but do not remove the two T25 screws located at the sides of the headlights using your Torx driver. Connect the T25 driver with an extension piece to access the screws.3. Slide out the Audi's headlights and pull the metal clips found at the back of the headlights to detach the wiring and to completely detach the headlights from the Audi.4. Repeat the steps in reverse with the new headligh...
How to Add Navigation to a Mercedes
1. Push the suction cup, supplied with the GPS device, against the windshield where you want to mount the unit. Flick the suction cup's lever to secure it against the windshield.2. Locate the ball of the suction cup and push the GPS unit's cradle onto it.3. Insert one end of the unit's power cable into the GPS unit. Insert the other end into the power outlet on your Mercedes.4. Push the bottom of the GPS unit into the cradle and tilt the top until it clicks into place.5. Start your Mercedes vehicle. The GPS unit will automatically acquire the signal and is ready to u...
How do I Access the Battery on a Mercedes E300D?
1. Locate the interior hood release lever located below the dash on the driver's side of the car. Pull the release lever toward you to release the hood latch.2. Move to the front of the Mercedes E300D. Notice that the hood is slightly open. Place your fingers in the gap between the hood and grill to feel for the secondary hood release. When you locate it, use your fingers to lift up on the lever while simultaneously raising the hood.3. Locate the battery on the passenger's side of the car, near the firewall. Slide the covers off the terminals in the direction indicated by the arrows to access...
How to Remove the Dashboard on a 1983 Mercedes
1. Enter the driver's seat of your Mercedes and pull the lever on the lower left hand side of the seat which opens the hood.2. Disconnect the battery. Walk to the front of your Mercedes and fully open the hood. Locate the battery. Use the wrench to remove the bolt clamp from the negative battery terminal. Lift the negative cable away from the terminal.3. Remove the glove box. Go to the driver's side and open the glove box. Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws attached to the glove box. Lift the box out of the dash.4. Remove the rest of the screws on the lower dash panels....
How to Modify the Audi S6 Airbox
1. Remove the air box from your S6 by using the sets of metric wrenches and sockets. Depending on the year of your S6, the specific removal process will vary slightly. The air box is a rectangular plastic piece located on the driver's side of the engine bay towards the front of the car. It is attached to the intake manifold on the engine.2. Disassemble the air box by removing the top piece from the assembly. This is typically secured onto the air box by plastic clips which can be pried up to loosen the cover from the rest of the assembly.3. Remove the air filter from the air box by sliding...
How to Troubleshoot a Mercedes 430S
1. Locate the OBD port on the Mercedes. Look under the driver-side dash, under the steering column. Lift the flap covering the OBD port.2. Plug the OBD tool into the port. Put the key in the ignition and turn the vehicle to the 'Start' position.3. Wait until the OBD tool reads the vehicle trouble code. This code will be on the front of the OBD tool, on the small screen. Check the OBD manual for the meaning of the code that appeared on the screen.4. Note the error code that you were given on the OBD tool and go to a certified mechanic or parts store, which can further advise you of what...
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