1. Place the vehicle's transmission in "Park" and turn on the interior lighting. Apply the emergency brake.2. Look underneath the dashboard and find the fuel pump relay--it’s located next to the steering column, above the pedals.3. Unplug the fuel pump relay from its connector and discard it. Install the replacement relay.4. Turn the key to the “On” position and listen as the fuel pump energizes for a 2 to 3 second period. If the fuel pump energizes, then the relay is functioning proper...
How to Charge the Battery for a 745i BMW
1. Pop the hood and find the battery on the BMW 745i. It's on the right rear side of the engine compartment, along the firewall.2. Lift off the plastic cover on the battery compartment to expose the battery and connecting terminals.3. Place the battery charger on the ground by the front left tire.4. Connect the red (positive) clamp from the battery charger to the red (positive) clamp and post on the car's battery.5. Connect the black (negative) clamp from the battery charger to the engine block or an unpainted part of the BMW's frame. Clamp it as far away from the battery as the charger...
How to Clean AMG Wheels
Manufacturer's Recommendations1. Spray the AMG wheel with water from a hose to remove dust and dirt.2. Spray the entire surface of the wheel in a thin, even layer of a tire cleaning foam. Mercedes Benz recommends using Wheel Care, as it's specially formulated to keep AMG wheels in peak condition. For thick residue or tough stains, allow the cleaner to sit on the tires for five to ten minutes.3. Wipe the cleaner into the tire with a soft-bristled brush.4. Rinse the foam from the tire with a hose.5. Dry the AMG wheels with a towel to prevent water spots.Homemade Cleaner6. Spray the AMG...
How to Read Tire Labels
Passenger Tires1. Start with the tire name on the outer ring. The next letter you come to after the name will be a “P” for passenger tire. The next three numbers are the width of the tire in millimeters.2. Read the next number past the slash mark. That will be the ratio of height to width. This is the aspect ratio. The next letter will indicate whether the tire is a radial or not. The next pair of numbers will be the rim diameter code followed by a space and then two letters that represent the load index and an alphabetic speed symbol.3. Skip the next gap and you will find a temperature...
How to Remove an Oxygen Sensor on a Audi A6 4.2
1. Raise the Audi using the jack and set all four corners onto jack stands so that the vehicle is solid and secure. Make sure there is enough room for you to move underneath the car, and double check the car is secure on the stands prior to crawling underneath it.2. Locate the sensor on the exhaust. This is just behind the catalytic converter on the exhaust, and it has the only electrical connection on the exhaust. Unplug the wiring harness using your hands, and then remove the sensor using the oxygen sensor wrench.3. Apply a thin layer of the anti-seize compound to the threads of the replacement...
How to Install a Manual Boost Controller on an Audi
1. Mount the boost controller in your interior. Depending on the model of boost controller you've bought, there may or may not be a standard dashboard mount included. A cheap mounting option is Velcro or double-sided tape, both easily obtained at most hardware stores.2. Using the sockets and open wrenches, remove the plastic air box at the front, driver's side corner of the engine. Unclip the wide hosing that attaches it to the engine's intake manifold and set the air box and hosing aside. Disconnect any wiring harnesses that are attached to sensors in the intake tubing. Removing these components...
How to Replace a 1999 Mercedes Benz E430 Cabin Air Filter
1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents.2. Remove the two screws on the top inside panel of the glove compartment.3. Remove the two screws from the bottom inside panel of the glove compartment.4. Pull the glove compartment out of the dash.5. Pull the cabin filter cover out and up to remove it.6. Pull the top filter straight out to remove it.7. Lift the bottom filter up and out to remove it from the filter compartment.8. Insert the first new filter into the filter compartment. Slide it all the way back until it drops down to allow room for the additional filter.9....
How to Change the Clock on Mercedes ML350
1. Insert your smart key into the ignition module.2. Press the "Menu" button (left side of your steering wheel) to bring up the Mercedes-Benz menu. Press the "Up" or "Down" arrows (right side of your steering wheel) to browse through the menu options.3. Stop when the display reads "Settings." Press the "Menu" button to enter the Settings menu.4. Press the "Up" or "Down" buttons until the message "Time/Date" appears. Press the "Menu" button to enter.5. Press the "Up" or "Down" buttons to highlight "Clock Set Hour," then press the "Menu" button again.6. Press the positive (+) or negative...
How to Change a 410D Fuel Filter
1. Turn off your 410D if it is running. Prop open the hood. Pull back on the battery cover tabs and slide the battery cover out of its mounting slots. Loosen the negative battery terminal nut with a wrench. Disconnect the negative battery cable and set it aside.2. Put on latex gloves. Clean the area around the hoses on the fuel filter with a rag to prevent dirt from getting into the hoses when you remove them. Note the positions of the hoses on the current filter so that you can reconnect them to the replacement filter in the same manner.3. Press inward on the hose collar tab with your screwdriver...
How to Remove BMW Emblems on a R1200C
1. Insert a 1-inch putty knife between the BMW emblem and the fuel tank on the R1200C motorcycle.2. Gently pry upward around the emblem until it lifts away. Take care not to scratch the finish of your motorcycle. The emblem attaches to the fuel tank with two prongs that fit into two rubber grommets on the fuel tank.3. Grasp the grommets with needle-nose pliers and pull to remove. Set the grommets asi...
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