1. Turn on the vehicle, or place the key in the 'Accessory' position.2. Insert a DVD into the disc slot of the computer. The computer will detect the DVD. If the vehicle is not moving, the DVD interface will load. If the DVD interface doesn't load, press the top left button on the steering wheel repeatedly until it is displayed on the screen. The DVD playback will begin on the computer screen, and the disc and scene/chapter information will be displayed on the driver's display, beside the speedometer.3. Press the 'Up' and 'Down' arrow buttons on the left side of the steering wheel to move...
How to Install a Blow Off Valve on a Passat
1. Park the Passat in your driveway and pull the emergency brake up. Pull the hood release latch, then turn the Passat off. Prop the hood up and disconnect the black cable from the car battery to protect yourself from electrical shorts. Put drop cloths on the edges of the engine bay to protect the paint.2. Locate the turbocharger downpipe; the Passat's blow off valve is attached to the side of the pipe. Pull the vacuum line top from the top of the blow off valve by hand. Unscrew the O-ring clamp that secures the bottom of the valve to the downpipe port. Pull the old blow off valve off and...
How to Change Brake Pads on BMW Motorcycles
1. Remove the caliper mounting bolts from the mounting bracket with an Allen driver and ratchet. Pull the caliper free of the mounting bracket and fork/swing arm.2. Remove the pad retaining bolt(s) with an Allen driver and ratchet. Slip the old pads out of the caliper. Remove the old caliper clips and discard them.3. Install the new caliper clips into the caliper. Place the new pads into position in the caliper and install the pad retaining bolt(s). Torque the retaining bolt(s) to factory specifications with the torque wrench.4. Slip the caliper back onto the rotor and to the mounting...
How to Adjust the Clock on a 2002 BMW 325Xi
1. Insert the car key into the ignition. Turn it to the 'on' position. You do not need to start the car.2. Locate the button on the right side of the dashboard. This is what you will use to change the clock on your BMW. Press it a few times until the clock begins flashing. This means you can now adjust it.3. Push and turn the button to the right to add time to the clock. Turn the button to the left to subtract time from the clock. When the time you want is displayed, release the button. Your clock is now adjust...
How to Find the IAT Sensor on an Audi 2.8
1. Open the Audi's hood. The intake air temperature sensor is always going to be on the intake manifold, near the air filter box.2. Find the air duct and follow it to the air filter box.3. Look to the left of the air duct, where it meets the air filter box. The sensor is screwed into the intake in the corner where the air duct meets the air b...
How to Replace a BMW E30 Blower Fan
1. Turn the engine off and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. The battery in all BMW E30 models is located in the trunk.2. Locate the blower fan housing compartment. It should be against the firewall in the center of the engine bay. Use the torx screwdriver to remove the six screws mounting the compartment.3. Carefully pull off the weatherstripping in front of the blower fan assembly. Release the clips for the blower fan cover and set the cover aside.4. Remove the bolts mounting the blower fan and disconnect the electrical modules. Remove the old blower fan and set aside.5. Insert...
How to Replace BMW Fuel Injectors
Disassembly1. Disconnect the ground cable from the negative battery terminal.2. Disassemble the injector pipe by removing the plugs, plate and screws.3. Gently push up on the injector pipe until all of the injectors have cleared the intake manifold.4. Remove the plugs and pull up the retainer. You should now be able to remove the injectors.5. Inspect the injector O-rings. If they are torn, worn or misshapen, replace them.Reassembly6. Install the O-rings onto the new fuel injectors, then seat them into the injector pipe.7. Reinstall the fuel injector retainer and plugs.8. Slide...
How to Remove a 2007 BMW 325i Battery
1. Pull back the carpet on the right side of the trunk to expose the plastic lid.2. Remove the two bolts that secure the front of the lid to the floor of the trunk with a large Phillips screwdriver or a 12 mm socket and ratchet.3. Pull up on the lid. This can be a bit difficult, because the edges of the lid rest below the carpet surrounding it. You will not damage the cover if you pull upward on it hard.4. Remove the negative and positive cable connectors from the battery with an adjustable wrench.5. Lift the battery out of the battery box and place the new battery into the b...
How to Replace the Oxygen Sensor on a BMW 740i
1. Pop the hood of your 740i and locate the rear exhaust manifold (found on the rear of the engine). The oxygen sensor will be sticking off of the back of the manifold with a wire running to it.2. Disconnect the wiring harness and use the oxygen sensor wrench to unscrew the sensor and remove it. Screw the new oxygen sensor into place.3. Reconnect the wiring harness to the oxygen sensor and then close the hood. Turn the car on and allow it to warm up to normal operating temperature. Check to make sure the car is running smoothly and then take it for a test dri...
How to Lease Audi Cars
Getting into a new Audi lease1. Get out there and touch what you want. Start by going to your local dealer and take a look at the specific model you are interested in. Try to see all the different colors in person on the vehicle. Take a look at the different trim levels and what you will be getting with certain packages and options. Sometimes one particular feature that you really want is only available with an upgraded package. Xenon headlights are a good example on the 2009 and newer Audi A4s. You can only get the Xenon headlight package on the Premium Plus model, which adds a few other...
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