1. Open up the glove compartment and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws that fix the compartment in place.2. Unhook the light wiring with your hands and pull the glove compartment away from the dash. Move the compartment to a clear work space.3. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the bottom clip off the hydraulic arm of the compartment. Remove the three screws underneath the hinge and lift the lid from the glove compartment.4. Slide the damaged handle away from the glove compartment and insert a new one. Place the lid back on the glove compartment and secure it in...
How to Remove the Radio From a 1993 Mercedes
1. Locate the slots in the lower corners of the stereo, by the bottom of the deck. Hold up one of the radio removal keys in your hand. Insert the keys into the slots on the bottom of the deck with the slotted sides pointing toward the middle of the stereo. Push them in place until they make a clicking sound.2. Pull on the radio removal keys unto the stereo comes out of the dashboard. You may have to pull the deck one side after another depending on how tight your stereo fits in the dashboard.3. Unplug the wiring harness and antenna lead out of the back of the stereo using your hands, then...
How to Change the Brake Pads on a BMW E30
1. Park the BMW E30 in a well-lit area on a flat, level surface. Loosen the lug nuts for the wheels. Use a floor jack to lift the car and lower it safely onto the jack stands. If you only have two jack stands, you can do the front brakes and then the rear brakes. Finish removing the wheel's lug nuts and remove the wheels, setting them out of the way.2. Spray brake cleaner on the brake components, including the caliper, rotor and nearby parts. Wipe everything down with a clean rag.3. On the driver's side, disconnect the brake wear indicator sensor, which comes out of the caliper between the...
How to Change the Oil Filter in a BMW
1. Locate the oil filter housing in the front of the BMW engine close to the intake manifold.2. Place an open end wrench over the 6mm hex bolt at the top of the oil filter cover. Remove the cover from the oil filter.3. Position a drain pan on the ground beneath the oil filter. Remove the oil filter from the filter canister in the engine, placing the old oil filter in the drain pan.4. Place the new oil filter in the filter canister of the engine. Place the oil filter cover over the new filter, securing it with the open end wren...
How to Tune the Audi
1. Open the hood and locate the throttle bore, which is made up of the air-intake plate and the tube that encloses it. In different Audi models, it will be in different places, though typically it is on top of the engine, near the back and easily accessible.2. Scrub down your throttle bore with a cloth and a cleanser until it's clean. Alcohol works well for this task. Some Audis will have a throttle cable on the side that, when pulled, will open the air-intake plate and hold it there while you clean the inside.3. Locate your spark plugs. Depending on the model of your Audi, you will have...
How to Change the Oil in a 1976 Mercedes 300D
1. Raise the Mercedes using the jack until there is sufficient room to work comfortably under the car.2. Place the jack stands under the Mercedes. They should be sitting level on the ground and placed squarely under the frame of the vehicle.3. Locate the oil drain plug on the bottom of the engine. Place the drain pan beneath the plug.4. Remove the drain plug with the adjustable wrench. Let the oil drain until the flow comes to a complete stop.5. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten with the wrench.6. Remove the used oil, all tools and the jack stands from under the Mercedes.7. Lower...
How to Open the Fob on a 2003 Volkswagen Passat
1. Push the key release button on the remote to open the flip key. Bring the key to a table.2. Turn the key face down. The 'VW' logo should be facing up. Beneath the 'VW' logo, you'll see a seam that separates the bottom part of the key from the top half.3. Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the seam and push forward (toward the flip key). The top half of the remote will separate from the bottom. Lift the cover from the bottom half.4. View the battery and the internal circuit board. Perform the task you need to do.5. Push the bottom half of the remote's cover into place. Push...
How to Adjust the Headlights of a BMW 525I
1. Park the vehicle in front of a solid wall. Make sure it is approximately 25 feet away. Use the tape measure to check the distance and make sure the headlights are directly facing the wall. As the headlights are more visible at night, this process is easier to perform after sundown.2. Use the tape measure as a straightening line and stretch it from the center of the headlights to the wall. Mark this spot on the wall with chalk or some other marking item like tape.3. Turn off the car, but leave the keys in the ignition to the On position. This will prevent any injuries caused by the engine...
How to Import a Mercedes Benz From Canada to the US
1. Retain the services of a customs broker. Find a customs broker by looking in your local Canadian phone book. You will need to retain exporting services to transport your Mercedes-Benz into the United States. Set an arrival date to inform U.S. Customs of the vehicles arrival for inspection.2. Gather your vehicle information. This includes the original bill of sale, VIN number, color, model, trim level, and mileage as well as insurance information and vehicle registration.3. Download EPA Form 3520-1 and DOT Form HS-7. Go to the Environmental Protection Agency's website and the Department...
How to Program a Dodge Challenger Garage Remote
1. Press and hold the two outer buttons on your on-board system until its red indicator light begins to blink.2. Hold your remote 2 inches from the system and press and hold the open button on your remote.3. Press and hold the button you wish to program on your on-board system at the same time and release the two buttons once the indicator light starts to blink more rapidly.4. Press the 'training' button on the on-board system and release the button once the light begins to glow sol...
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