How to Replace a 2001 Audi A4 Tail Light

1. Turn off the A4. Ensure that the parking brake is on and that the gear selector is in 'Park.'
2. Open the trunk by either pulling on the trunk release button beneath the steering wheel or by pressing the trunk release button on your key fob if you have that option.
3. Locate the oval panel on the side of the trunk wall. Pry the panel off with a flathead screwdriver, using gentle pressure to avoid cracking the plastic of the trunk. There will be a bolt head inside the cavity that was covered by the plastic panel.
4. Loosen the bolt inside the cavity. This will release the lens cover on the brake light on the rear of your Audi. Be prepared to catch the lens, to prevent scratching the lens or the rear paint. If the lens cover does not come off on its own, you can pry it off gently with a flathead screwdriver. Be gentle to avoid damaging the paint or cracking the lens.
5. Remove the light bulb from the electrical harness by hand. The bulb just plugs into the port--no special tools are necessary. Place the lens cover back on the tail light. While holding the lens up, thread the bolt back into the cavity by hand until it catches in the grooves on the lens backing. Tighten the lens down with a wrench, until the lens cover will no longer wiggle if you push on it.
6. Repeat this process for the other tail light. Turn the car back on and test the brake lights by pressing down on the brakes while someone else looks for the brake lights to signal.

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How to Open a Nissan Murano Gas Cap

1. Take any items out of the trunk, making room to lift the spare tire cover. There is a hook inside the hatch to which the cover can be tethered in order to keep it out of the way.
2. Remove the small bin cover on the back left side. Below you will see a box with two bolts securing it in place.
3. Remove the bolts with the wrench. Maneuver the box out of its resting place.
4. Locate a fabric panel inside. Pull it far enough away from the side of the car so that you can slip your hand behind the panel with ease.
5. Look for a white arm protruding from where the fender is. Pull the arm and the gas cap will open.

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How to Register a BMW With BMW USA for Service

Website Registration
1. Go to the BMW website, bmwusa.com, and select 'Create an account.'
2. Create an account by entering your email address and creating a unique password. Indicate whether you currently own a BMW or use BMW Financial Services, which will configure your account appropriately.
3. Enter the last seven digits of your vehicle identification number (VIN) or your seven digit production number. The VIN can be found beneath the windshield on the driver's side of the vehicle or on your vehicle's title. The production number can be found by contacting the BMW center where the vehicle was purchased.
4. Enter your contact information to complete your registration.
5. Select 'Manage My Account' to go to the main account page, where you can find contact information for your local dealership.
6. Click on 'Web Scheduling' and the 'Locate a BMW Center for Details.' Enter your ZIP code and select a service center from the list. The dealer's website will load.
7. Select 'Service and Parts' from the top portion of the page, then select 'Service Request.' Register your car for a service appointment based upon the dealership's availability. The service will be tracked within your BMW vehicle profile.

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How to Locate a Vehicle#039;s Manufacture Date

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On most vehicles, the date of manufacture is found on a sticker attached to the car frame and is visible when the driver's side door is open.
2. Open the door, and look for stickers on the car frame near the door latch post (U-shaped bolt). There probably will be more than one.
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(Click on photo to enlarge) The sticker with a bar code and the vehicle's VIN number is the Safety Standard Certification Label. It contains the month and year of manufacture. In this case, it was made in 7/'97, or July, 1997. Look at the end of the top line for this information.This label is attached vertically on the car frame underneath the latch post. Photo is horizontal for easier viewing.

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How to Replace the O2 Sensor on the ML320

1. Raise the front of your ML320 with a jack then position a set of jack stands under the frame to support the car. Lower the jack until the car is resting securely on the jack stands. Remove the jack from under the car.
2. Position yourself under the car just behind the front wheels. Locate the catalytic converters in the exhaust system then select the sensor you need to change. There are two in front of the converters and two behind them.
3. Follow the wiring harness coming out of the top of the O2 sensor to the connector where the sensor wires and the car's wiring harness join. Release the locking tab and separate the connectors.
4. Place an O2 sensor socket over the sensor then turn it counterclockwise with a ratchet, removing the sensor from the exhaust pipe. Discard the old sensor and install a new sensor in the threaded hole on the exhaust, tightening it with the O2 sensor socket and ratchet.
5. Plug the wiring harness connector from the O2 sensor into the connector on the car's wiring harness, making sure the locking tab engages the connector. Repeat these steps on any of the other O2 sensors that require replacement.
6. Raise the front of the car off the jack stands with the jack then remove the jack stands from under the car. Lower the jack and set the car on the ground.

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How to Replace Lost BMW Car Keys

1. Visit the BMW dealership in your area (See Resources).
2. Provide the dealership with the 17-character vehicle identification number of your BMW. The location of BMW vehicle identification numbers can vary, but are usually located on the door frame, dashboard or steering column.
3. Provide the dealership with identification and proof of vehicle ownership; a valid driver's license, car title and vehicle registration is sufficient.
4. Pay the applicable key replacement fee to have the service manager at your local BMW dealership order a new key for your vehicle.
5. Wait for a call from the BMW dealership notifying you that your replacement key has arrived. Pick up your replacement key from the dealership or ask the dealership service manager to mail it to you.

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How to Program Radio Codes to BMW

1. Place your keys in the ignition and turn clockwise to start your BMW. Press the volume knob located on the upper left-hand portion of the stereo to turn on your radio.
2. Press and hold the 'm' button in the lower right corner of the radio for 10 seconds. This will direct you to the diagnostic section of the stereo.
3. Press the '+' button located on the lower left corner of the stereo underneath the volume button until the word 'country' appears on the screen.
4. Press the '1' button located next to the '+' button. This will allow you to scroll through a list of different countries. Select your location, as different countries have varying functions and codes.
5. Turn off your radio after you choose your location and power it back on. Your BMW radio codes will now be programmed.

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How do I Change an Audi A4 Coolant Tank?

1. Open the engine hood of the Audi A4 by pulling the hood-release lever located underneath the steering panel of the car on the driver side. Push the hood up all the way until it locks into place.
2. Locate the coolant tank on the driver-side of the vehicle, just in front of the wheel well. The tank is clear and has a blue screw top. Place a drain pan below the coolant tank underneath the car. This pan will catch the coolant that falls from the tank when its being removed.
3. Remove the three bolts surrounding the coolant tank with the 10 mm socket wrench.
4. Detach the three hoses that run from the radiator to the coolant tank with a clamp removal tool. Wait for the coolant to drain completely into the pan below.
5. Lift the tank out of the engine cavity. Replace it with the new tank. Reattach the hoses with the clamps and fasten the tank with the bolts. Remove the cap and pour in coolant until it reaches the MAX line. Close the hood.

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How to Change the Transmission Filter in Audi A4

1. Lift the vehicle with a floor jack and place a jack stand under the front and back axles behind each wheel. Verify that the vehicle is level when on the jack stands.
2. Locate the drain plug on the bottom of the transmission pan and place a drain pan on the ground under the plug. Remove the drain plug with a socket wrench, allowing the transmission fluid to drain completely.
3. Remove the bolts on the transmission pan with a socket wrench and set the bolts in a safe place. Remove the transmission pan, using a screwdriver to carefully pry the pan off the transmission.
4. Clean out any debris and sediment from the inside of the transmission pan with clean paper towels. Unbolt the white plastic transmission filter from underneath the transmission with a socket wrench and dispose of the filter.
5. Remove any debris and oil from the bottom of the transmission where the filter attaches, with a clean cloth. Place the new filter gasket between the bottom of the transmission housing and the transmission filter and attach the new transmission filter to the bottom of the transmission.
6. Scrape the remaining gasket material off the bottom of the transmission and off the transmission pan with a putty knife. Place the new rubber transmission pan gasket around the lip of the transmission pan.
7. Attach the transmission pan to the bottom of the transmission and secure it with bolts. Screw the drain plug into the bottom of the transmission pan by hand until it is snug and tighten the drain plug with a socket wrench just enough so it is secure.
8. Unscrew the fill plug on the side of the transmission fluid oil pan with a socket wrench. Refill the transmission oil pan with transmission fluid, using a high output pump, until the fluid is running out of the pan.
9. Install the oil fill plug of the Audi automatic transmission pan and tighten by hand. Turn the engine on and place your foot on the brake pedal. Shift the transmission into each gear for about ten seconds to run the fluid through the transmission.
10. Put the transmission back into park and let the engine idle. Remove the oil fill plug on the side of the transmission pan by hand and fill the pan with fluid using the high output pump until the fluid runs out of the fill hole.
11. Place the drain plug into the side of the drain pan, securing it with the socket wrench. Shut off the vehicle engine.
12. Lift the vehicle up with a floor jack to remove all the jack stands and set the vehicle back down on the ground. Dispose of the drained transmission fluid at the local recyclers or automotive center.

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How to Read the VIN on a Mercedes Ml320

1. Read the first three characters of the VIN number. These are the World Manufacturer's Identification. The first character identifies the country in which the Mercedes was manufactured. Most Mercedes sold in America were made in America, Germany or Canada. The second character in your VIN will identify the manufacturer. On a Mercedes, this should always be a 'D.' The third character identifies the type of Mercedes it is, specifically an MI320.
2. Read characters four through eight. These are codes which will tell you attributes of the car as originally manufactured, such as body style, engine type, model and series level among other attributes. What these numbers mean differ among different manufacturers, so you must look specifically at Mercedes decoding to understand what they mean on your MI320.
3. View the ninth character. This is a check digit that manufacturers and regulatory officials can use to confirm the accuracy of the first eight characters.
4. Examine the tenth character. This identifies the model year of your Mercedes. This is particularly useful when buying a used car, as it allows you to confirm that the year of the vehicle is as represented by the seller.
5. Look at the eleventh character. This identifies the plant at which your MI320 was manufactured. This is another of the numbers that has different meanings, depending on the manufacturer, so you need to use a specific Mercedes decoding key to accurately identify the manufacturing plant.
6. Check characters 12 through 17. This is called the Vehicle Identifier Section and is purely a serial number.

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