1. Open the trunk lid using the trunk lever on the driver's-side kick panel or the trunk key.2. Peel back the carpet from the front edge of the trunk on the side of the BMW that has the burned-out taillight.3. Locate the bulb socket for the brake light; it's the middle socket. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it away from the taillight housing.4. Pull the brake-light bulb out of its socket and push the new bulb into the socket.5. Place the socket into the taillight housing and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.6. Push the trunk carpet back into pla...
How to Repair the Headlight on a BMW Z4
1. Turn your engine off and engage the parking brake. Open and secure the hood. Disconnect the car battery's negative cable by removing the cable's nut with an adjustable wrench so you do not get shocked while repairing the headlight.2. Look behind the headlight you are repairing and find the two panels that are directly behind the headlight. Locate the small slotted knob on each liner. Turn both of these knobs counterclockwise and remove or swing the panels open to access the back of the headlight.3. Access the headlight behind the top panel. Locate the metal bar that runs horizontally...
How to Get a Copy of the Window Sticker for an Audi
1. Contact your local Audi dealer if the sticker was already in the car when bought. Some dealers add these decals to car windows as advertising and the telling signs of a dealer's sticker are those with an Audi logo (four interconnected rings) and the name and address of the showroom. Your dealer should have a copy of the sticker and -- if not -- should have some information on where to find one.2. Speak with your Audi members' club if the sticker was provided by them. Most car owner associations give free window decals when you sign up along with some other freebies. Obvious signs of a members'...
How to Recharge the Battery for a 2000 BMW 540i
1. Switch your UL listed battery charger to the "off" position, and plug the cord in to a standard three- prong electrical outlet.2. Open the hood of your BMW 540i and locate the battery.3. Connect the red or positive cable to the red or positive terminal on the BMW battery.4. Connect the black or negative cable to the car frame or engine block on the car chassis. This is the ground wire and it should never be connected to the negative terminal on the battery itself.5. Set all battery charger options to be applicable with your BMW battery. For example, if there is a 6- or 12-volt switch,...
How to Remove Audi TT Headlamps
1. Engage the parking brake and turn the Audi's ignition off.2. Open the hood and locate the electrical wiring harness at the rear of the headlamp assembly. Loosen the two screws on the electrical wiring harness by turning them counterclockwise with a screwdriver.3. Pull the electrical wiring harness from the headlamp assembly to remove it. Turn the retaining ring counterclockwise and pull it off the headlamp assembly.4. Press the side tabs of the socket to remove the headlamp bulb. Repeat these steps on the headlamp on the opposite side. Reverse these steps to install a new headlamp ...
How to Reset the Check Engine Light on an Audi
1. Park the Audi on level ground.2. Place the OBD diagnostic tool or scanner into the Audi's OBD II interface, which is located behind the hood release on the driver's side of the Audi, inside of the vehicle. Reach underneath the dashboard to get better access to the interface. The OBD II interface is also known as the diagnostic port.3. Wait for the display on the tool to display the reasoning for the engine light and for the check engine light to be reset.4. Remove the tool from the Au...
How to Get a Power Window Up Manually
1. Stabilize the door so it doesn't move on its hinges. Open the door and lean against the opened part of the door with the latch against your chest. You will be standing between the door and the rest of the car.2. Grab the glass between both palms. There may not be much of your window showing, but if you have at least 1 inch you should be able to do this. Put the palm of one hand on the inside of the window and the palm of the other on the outside of the window. Press your palms forcibly together, which will grab the glass between them firmly.3. Move your palms upward gently and slowly...
How do I Maintain a BMW Motorcycle?
1. Plan out regular cleaning of the motorcycle once a month. Perform a full cleaning by washing the motorcycle thoroughly by hand using soap and water. Do not use a spray nozzle on the hose; rinse the motorcycle off with regular hose water with no pressure. Dry off the motorcycle when done washing and let it air dry.2. Take one polishing towel or soft sponge and apply wax to the motorcycle body. Apply the wax lightly using a circular motion. Let the wax dry. Take a clean polishing towel and wipe the dried wax off thoroughly, making sure not to miss small corners or edges.3. Apply a small...
How to Remove Headlamp Bulbs on the 2002 Mercedes S430
1. Turn the Mercedes S430's engine off and open its hood. Locate the engine compartment.2. Look on the back cover of the headlamp case on the side that houses the bulb you want to remove. There are two small black covers on the back of the case. The cover closest to the middle of the grille holds the low-beam bulbs. The cover on the outside holds the high-beam bulbs.3. Grasp the two clips on the appropriate cover and squeeze them together. This releases the cover. Pull the cover off to access the bulbs. Behind the low-beam cover, you'll find two bulbs. The top bulb is the headlamp bulb....
How to Change a Turbo Diesel 300 Battery
1. Open the hood for access to the engine compartment. Locate the battery on the passenger side of the engine compartment toward the back.2. Unbolt the positive and negative cables from the battery posts with a socket wrench. Pull the cables off the battery.3. Unbolt the retaining bolt at the bottom of the battery with a socket wrench. This will loosen the battery from its holder.4. Pull the battery out and replace with the new battery. Tighten the bolt at the bottom to secure the battery in place.5. Bolt the positive cable on to the terminal with a socket wrench. The positive cable...
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