How to Loosen the Fan Clutch in My 2000 BMW 323I

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 cooling system. Place the screws aside for re-installment.
4. Locate the fan clutch that is connected to the water pump pulley by a 32 mm reverse-threaded fan nut. Fasten your 32 mm wrench around the fan nut.
5. Place your fan clutch water pump pulley holding tool around the water pump pulley to hold it in place. Continue holding the pulley in place while turning the fan nut clockwise with your 32 mm wrench to loosen the fan clutch.
6. Turn the fan clutch clockwise manually with your hands to further loosen or remove it.

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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 it.

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How to Replace Front Disc Brake Pads on a 1994 BMW 740il

Removing the Brake Pads
1. 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 caliper-mounting bolts by hand.
7. Unfasten and remove the two caliper-mounting bolts using a ratchet, socket and hex bit.
8. Push the spring clamp on the front of the brake caliper away from the hub using a large standard screwdriver and remove the spring from the caliper using a pair of needle-nose pliers.
9. Rock the brake caliper back and forth carefully to dislodge the caliper from the brake rotor.
10. Tie the brake caliper to the coil spring on the strut assembly using heavy wire. This will prevent the brake hose connected to the caliper from getting damaged.
11. Remove the outboard brake pad from the brake-mounting bracket by hand.
12. Position a large C-clamp over the brake caliper to seat the caliper piston into its bore. Allow the C-clamp screw to slowly push against the inboard brake pad still mounted on the caliper to seat the piston.
13. Remove the C-clamp and carefully pry off the inboard brake pad from the caliper using a standard screwdriver.
Installing the New Brake Pads
14. Spray the brake assembly with brake-parts cleaner and wipe the assembly with lint-free towels.
15. Apply brake grease to the back of the new inboard brake pad, around its mounting spring, where it comes in contact with the caliper piston. Be careful not to get any grease on the lining of the new pads.
16. Install the new inboard brake pad by pressing the back spring against the caliper piston.
17. Apply brake grease to the brake caliper and caliper-mounting bracket where they come in contact with the outboard brake pad.
18. Position the new outboard brake pad on the caliper-mounting bracket.
19. Untie the brake caliper from the coil spring and install it on the mounting bracket.
20. Insert the two caliper-mounting bolts and tighten the bolts with the ratchet, socket and hex bit. Replace the caps to the caliper-mounting bolts.
21. Connect the brake-pad sensor using the needle-nose pliers.
22. Push the spring clamp into position on the front of the brake caliper by hand.
23. Replace the brake pads in the opposite wheel assembly. Follow Step 5 from the previous sections through Step 8 of this section.
24. Mount the wheel assemblies and install the wheel lugs.
25. Lower your vehicle and finish tightening the wheel lugs using the lug wrench.
26. Refill the brake master cylinder with new brake fluid to bring the level up to the 'Full' mark, if necessary.
27. Depress the brake pedal several times to properly seat the new pads on the brake rotor.

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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 oil should take on a lighter, milky color and may bear a resemblance to a chocolate milkshake in terms of color and consistency. If the oil is still too dark, continue adding water.

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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 ignition key from the ignition cylinder.

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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 vehicle.

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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 the handle clockwise to force the caliper's piston onto the caliper. Insert the new pads.
5. Place the caliper onto the rotor frame, and tighten the bolts to the torque specifications for that model. Place the wheel onto the frame, and replace the nuts to the wheel. Lower the frame to the ground, and tighten the lug nuts to the torque specifications for that model.

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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 from it.
4. Place the new battery carefully in the battery compartment. Make sure that it is seated properly. Connect the battery cable on the positive terminal, followed by the battery cable on the negative terminal. Attach the cover on the new battery and secure it with the three fasteners. Replace the floor panel and close the trunk.

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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 brake.

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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 compartment to release the pressure in the engine's crankcase and help the oil flow out when you drain it.
5. Position the oil drain pan under the car and unscrew the oil drain plug screw, using the 19 mm socket. The drain plug screw is located on the passenger side of the oil pan.
6. Allow the oil to drain out of the oil pan completely for approximately 15 minutes and screw the oil drain plug screw back into place.
7. Insert the plastic funnel into the oil filler neck at the top of the engine and slowly pour five quarts of oil into the engine.
8. Screw the oil filler cap back on tightly and shut the hood to complete the oil change. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

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