1. Find the hood release lever located beneath your steering wheel near the foot pedals on the driver's side of your 2000 BMW 323I. Pull the lever upwards to release your vehicle's hood from the plastic hood-release latch.2. Stand over the hood of your 2000 BMW 323I. Run your fingers along the grill of your car to find the plastic hood-release latch that sticks out from the grill. Pull the latch out and up to fully open the hood for access to the cooling system.3. Unscrew the four screws holding the plastic engine cover in place with a Phillips-head screwdriver to gain access to your BMW's...
How to Install MHI Bluetooth Interface Module
1. Open the center console armrest to reveal the cradle compartment.2. Remove the black plastic cover by pulling it to reveal the contact plate.3. Slide the Bluetooth module upwards until it clicks into place on the contact patch.4. Press and hold the Mercedes-Benz logo on the Bluetooth module to put the device into 'Discovery' mode. You will then be able to find it as 'MB PhoneSystem' on your Bluetooth phone and add ...
How to Replace Front Disc Brake Pads on a 1994 BMW 740il
Removing the Brake Pads1. Remove half the fluid from the brake master cylinder using a clean turkey baster and a suitable container.2. Turn the front wheel lug nuts counterclockwise two turns using a lug wrench.3. Raise the front of your BMW with a floor jack and support it on two jack stands.4. Finish removing the front wheel assemblies and start working on one brake assembly at a time.5. Follow the cable from the brake-pad wear sensor going into the top of the caliper and carefully disconnect the sensor from the brake pad using a pair of needle-nose pliers.6. Pull the caps off the...
How to Discolor Used Engine Oil
1. Drain old, used oil from the car and contain it in a sealed bucket or jug. Used motor oil is a pollutant that can harm the environment, so it needs to be stored in a container it will not leak from.2. Pour a gallon of your fluid into the old oil, using a funnel to avoid spilling it. Water, antifreeze and similar water-based fluids will all change the color of the oil. Water is the best choice because it is not a pollutant or toxic to the environment and engine oil will mix with water, though it may separate if left to sit for long periods.3. Stir or shake the oil and water mixture. The...
How to Change a Blank 3 Button on an Audi Key Fob
1. Insert a programmed key remote into your Audi ignition and turn it to the 'ACC' position.2. Lock the door using the lock cylinder on the driver's door. Do this with the second key remote that you would like to program.3. Press the Unlock button once on the key in the lock cylinder, and wait for the lights in the car to flash.4. Unlock and Lock the door by turning the key in the lock cylinder and press the 3 button on the remote to program it to the system.5. Pull the key from the lock cylinder and press the new button to test it for successful programming. You can then remove the...
How to Remove the Seat in an Audi
1. Open the Audi's hood and disconnect the battery to ensure the airbag light won't turn on when the seat is being removed.2. Remove the four plastic caps on the bolts that surround the seat with a flat-head screwdriver and remove the bolts using an Allen wrench, attached to an L-shaped tire iron, in a counterclockwise motion.3. Pull and un-clip the seat heaters and airbag sensors found under the seat. Use a flashlight for a clearer view.4. Pull the Audi's seat upwards and remove it from the vehic...
How to Replace Audi Brakes
1. Loosen the four or five lug nuts on one of the Audi's wheels using an Audi tire iron. Raise that wheel off the ground using a car jack.2. Lower that side of the frame onto a jack stand to support the Audi. Remove the wheel from the Audi's frame, and set it aside while you work.3. Remove the bolts from the rear of the brake caliper using a ratchet and correct-size socket from the set. Pull the caliper off the frame, and rest it on the lower control arm.4. Remove the pads from the inside of the caliper by pulling them out. Insert an Audi brake compression tool into the caliper, and turn...
How to Install a Battery in a BMW 330i
1. Park your 330i and turn off the engine. Open the trunk and raise the floor panel. Locate the battery in the right rear corner of the trunk.2. Loosen the two fasteners a 1/4 turn, using a screwdriver. Loosen the third fastener in the upper-center side trim panel. Remove the fasteners. Slide the side trim panel slightly upward.3. Disconnect the battery cable on the negative terminal, followed by the battery cable on the positive terminal. Loosen the center screw on the battery retaining strap to disconnect the strap. Lift the battery out of the trunk. Be very careful not to spill any fluid...
How to Start a Mercedes
1. Locate the ignition switch of the 240D on the dashboard, just to the right of the steering wheel. Push down on the brake pedal.2. Insert the key into the ignition. Turn the key all the way to the right. Keep the brake pedal pushed down the entire time you are turning the key or the 240D won't start.3. Release the key when the 240D's engine turns over and remove your foot from the bra...
How to Change Oil in a 2002 Audi
1. Turn on the car and let the engine run for about 10 to 15 minutes to warm up the oil and increase its viscosity.2. Drive the car up on to the ramps to raise its front end and make the oil pan more accessible. If you are using a floor jack, position it under each jack point located behind each front wheel and position a jack stand underneath on each side to support the car.3. Slide under the car. Pry off the plastic rivets that secure the plastic under tray to the car to remove it, using a flat-head screwdriver.4. Open and secure the car's hood. Unscrew the oil filler cap in the engine...
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