How to Replace the Leather Seats in an Audi Cabriolet

1. Pop the hood and disconnect the Audi's battery. This will disable the airbag light, preventing it from lighting up when the seats are being removed.
2. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the plastic caps off all four bolts found around the Audi's seat. Then, remove all four bolts with an Allen wrench, connected to an L-shaped tire iron, in a counterclockwise motion.
3. Unclip the seat heaters and the airbag sensors that are found under the Audi's seat. If the seat heaters and airbag sensors are hard to see, use a flashlight.
4. Pull up and remove the seat away from the Audi.
5. Place the new seat onto the location which the stock seat was removed, and place and clip on the seat heaters and airbag sensors from underneath the seat.
6. Use an Allen wrench to attach the four bolts that were removed to the new seat, connected to an L-shaped tire iron, in a counterclockwise motion, and place the plastic caps onto the bolts.
7. Reconnect the battery and close the hood.

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How to Remove the Alternator on a BMW 325

1. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal on the battery. Locate the alternator, which is located on the front, left side of the engine and will have a belt attached to it and which drives it when the car is running.
2. Remove the belt that drives the alternator. Remove the small plastic cap that covers and protects the tensioner. Place the appropriately sized Allen tool in the tensioner and turn it clockwise or counterclockwise--the direction will vary, depending on the year of the car. Slide the belt off the tensioner once it is loosened and maneuver it out of the engine bay.
3. Unbolt the alternator from the pivot bracket with a socket and ratchet. Since the belt holds the alternator tight, it is only held on with one bolt on the pivot bracket. It is quite easy to remove.
4. Disconnect the electrical connections that are fastened to the rear of the alternator. Draw a diagram of how and where the wires are attached or take a photograph so that the wires are re-fastened to the back of the alternator in the correct orientation. If they are installed incorrectly, it could damage the electrical system.
5. Remove the nut that holds the pulley onto the old alternator. The best way to remove it is to use an impact wrench. Place the appropriately sized socket on the impact wrench and then spin the nut off with the impact wrench. Remove the pulley, install it on the new alternator and then install the nut back on with the impact wrench.
6. Reconnect all of the wires to the back of the alternator. Reinstall the alternator on the pivot bracket and tighten the bolt on the bracket. Reinstall the belt and the belt tensioner. Put the plastic cover back on the tensioner. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

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How to Open the Fuel Filler Door on the Ml320

1. Shut the engine off and remove the key from the ignition cylinder. Step out of your ML-320 and close the door.
2. Press the "Unlock" button on your keyless entry remote. Grasp the edge of the fuel filler door and pull it toward the front of the ML-320.The fuel filler door locking mechanism is controlled by the keyless entry remote. If using the remote does not unlock the fuel filler door, the system may be malfunctioning. Proceed to the emergency release procedure.
3. Open the rear cargo hatch. Locate the plastic cargo door on the driver's side of the cargo compartment. Turn the two knobs counterclockwise to remove the door and access the fuel filler door lock rod.
4. Turn the lock rod counterclockwise to line up the arrows. This will manually unlock the fuel filler door. Pull it open with your hand.

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How to Restore a Mercedes 300 SD

Instructions
1. Purchase magazines and handbooks detailing the restoration process for Mercedes vehicles. The more knowledge you can acquire about restoring a Mercedes, the easier it will be to successfully finish this task.
2. Secure a clean work area large enough for a disassembled Mercedes 300SD, equipment, storage containers and additional lighting. Prevent misplacing or losing any parts by securing a tarp to the floor to place parts and components upon. Set up labeled containers for smaller parts.
3. Remove the trunk lid, hood, bumpers, front grill, and doors. Disconnect the head and tail lights. Use a jack to raise your Mercedes, then secure with jack stands. Remove the wheels. If any parts have excessive rust, use grease and a rubber mallet to help remove them. Remove the axles. Disconnect and hoist the engine and transmission out of the Mercedes.
4. Disassemble the interior, removing the parts and components of your Mercedes' console and the interior trim. Remove the seats and use a Mercedes specific re-upholstery kit to restore them. Detach the front and rear fenders.
5. Survey all removed components, cleaning and restoring the viable and replacing the damaged ones. Obtain replacement parts through Mercedes authorized dealers.
6. Examine the main body, the frame, hood, fenders, doors and floorboards for any damage, including scratches, holes and rust. Repair by performing patchwork with a MIG welder, soldering metal to the damage. Ensure that the body of the Mercedes is straight and smooth. If necessary, order replacement doors, fenders and hoods.
7. Install the fenders, then sand the exterior. When the panels of the 300SD are aligned, with the metal being straight and smooth, apply a primer. After this has dried completely, paint the exterior of the Mercedes.
8. Restore power components such as the engine, transmission, radiator, alternator, and carburetor separately. Check the drive shaft, starter, axles and brake systems, replacing parts as necessary. Use a hoist to return the engine's components back into the vehicle, then install properly.
9. Ensure the viability of all electrical components. Rewire the headlights and taillights, then install the brake system beneath the 300SD. Attach new or restored front and rear bumpers, then install the windshield, mirrors and windows. Re-chrome any damaged trim. Attach new wheels, remove the jack stands and lower the Mercedes to the ground.
10. Install the interior, starting with the recently re-upholstered seats and carpeting. Install the door panels, handles, console and its controls. Ensure that everything is in working order, then test drive your Mercedes 300SD.

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How do I remove a BMW 320I Driveline?

1. Park the 320 somewhere flat and out of traffic. Make sure the emergency brake is pulled before you turn the car off. Jack up all the front end, and then lower the front end onto jack stands. Then, jack up the rear end, and support it on jack stands, as well.
2. Go underneath the 320 and find the driveline. Look for a metal tube that runs between the transmission rear and the rear differential. The tube will have two rubber boots over the continuous velocity joints. The metal flange on the bottom of the boots is what anchors the driveline to the other powertrain components.
3. Slide the car jack under the car and jack it up so it touches the transmission side of the driveline. Then, unbolt the six bolts that secure the driveline to the transmission. Do not lay directly under the driveline in case it falls off the car jack. It is heavier than it looks. Lower that end of the driveline down with the car jack and then go to the differential side.
4. Raise the car jack up so that it supports the differential end of the driveline. Then unbolt he six bolts that secure the driveline to the rear differential. Use the car jack to lower the driveline down. Pull the driveline out from under the 320. You can lower the 320 off the stands at this point but it will not be drivable until the driveline is replaced. You can push the car around if you disengage the emergency brake, though.

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How to Replace a Mercedes Benz Antenna

1. Purchase the correct model of antenna for your year of car from your Mercedes dealership or online.
2. Shut off the car and pop the trunk. Locate the antenna housing bolted to the top left corner of the trunk.
3. Squeeze the plastic tabs holding the radio connector and electrical connector into the back side of the antenna housing. Pull the connector out.
4. Unscrew the four bolts holding the antenna housing up with an open-end wrench. Firmly pull down on the antenna housing. The antenna tip is positioned through a rubber gasket so you will have to pull down fairly hard to get it out.
5. Push the new antenna housing through the gasket and bolt the antenna housing into place with the open-end wrench. Reconnect the radio and electrical connector by pushing it into the connector slot until you hear it click. Shut the trunk and you're done.

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How to Change Audi TT Brakes

1. Loosen the lug nuts on the front driver's side by turning them counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
2. Jack the Audi up off the ground using the factory jack point in the front and rear of the vehicle. These jack points are located behind the radiator (front) and behind the trunk, near the bumper (rear).
3. Place a jack stand under each of the four pinch welds located in the front and rear of the TT under the car.
4. Continue to loosen and remove the wheel lug nuts and pull the wheel off the wheel hub assembly.
5. Loosen the upper and lower caliper mounting bolts and remove the caliper. It will still be attached to the brake system by a rubber brake hose. You need to secure the caliper to the Audi's coil springs with zip-ties so that you do not damage the brake line.
6. Remove the brake pads from the caliper using a rubber mallet. Place the face of the old brake pad over the caliper piston and slide a c-clamp over the brake pad and caliper assembly so that tightening the clamp will force the pad against the piston. Tighten the c-clamp to force the piston back into the caliper, but make sure that the piston boot does not twist or rip. It should fold 'accordion style' into the caliper.
7. Insert the new pads with the curved side of the brake pad facing inwards toward the caliper. The tabs on the top and bottom of the brake pad should align with the retaining clips on the top and bottom of the brake caliper. Press the tabs on the brake pad into the retaining clips on the brake caliper.
8. Reassemble the brake caliper. Installation/assembly is the reverse of removal.
9. Spray the entire brake assembly down with brake parts cleaner. Wipe off any dirt or debris with a shop rag and spray the assembly down again to remove all traces of oil or grease.
10. Install the wheel and tighten the lug nuts, then lower the Audi to the ground and torque the lug nuts to 100 lbs-ft. with a torque wrench. To do this, set the dial on the torque wrench to 100 lbs-ft. and turn the lug nuts clockwise with the torque wrench until the wrench clicks; this will indicate that the proper torque value has been reached.
11. Pump the brakes to restore brake pressure until the pedal is firm.

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How to Operate Defrost on a BMW

1. Above the radio, locate the symbol or drawing on the button that resembles a windshield. Once you have located the button push it and it should illuminate. In models from the early '90's to 1999 there will be a knob. In the 2000-2008 models, there will be a button.
2. Once you push the button, you have activated the windshield defrost option. In models from the early '90's to 1999 you will have a knob. In this case point the line on the knob towards the symbol of the windshield.
3. Once you do this, find the dial that shows the temperature of the desired air flow. With this feature, you can control the desired temperature, whether you need warm or cold air to blow on the windshield.
4. Locate the button or knob that is used to control the level of the airflow. Again, this will depend on the year of BMW. Adjust the level of airflow that you desire. You will see any fog on the window start to dissipate rapidly. If it does not start to evaporate, try using the opposite temperature that is blowing.
5. Turn the dial to the color blue which represents cold air. Any fog that is on the window should evaporate. If the problem persists, spin the dial to red. This will make warm air flow through the vents, and should solve the problem
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How to Change the Front Turn Signal Bulb on a 2000 BMW

1. Prop open the hood.
2. Look for a small access hole next to the headlamp. It will be closer to the side view mirror than the headlamp.
3. Stick the extended neck flat head screwdriver through this hole.
4. Press down and toward you. This action engages a tab that releases the headlamp.
5. Unplug the cable connecting the headlamp to the car via the bulb socket.
6. Turn the socket clockwise to remove it from the headlamp.
7. Press the old bulb down in the socket and rotate clockwise to remove it from the socket.
8. Insert the new bulb in the socket. For a list of bulb sizes for your particular model BMW, see the Resources section.
9. Plug the socket into the cable and turn the car on, checking that the new turn signal bulb works.
10. Reattach the headlamp assembly to the socket.
11. Insert the headlamp assembly into the car where it came out of. It will click into place.
12. Close the hood.

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How to start replacing CV joints on audi a6 quattro 2000

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The replacement usually involves a complete assembly called CV axle half shaft which is made up of 2 axles connected together with the CV joint on each end, the outer and inner CV joints; the outer joint responsible for most of the failures . Although complete replacement with a CV half shaft is not a huge job, the part can be expensive for a original part (possibly $200 and up).
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Replacement of the CV half shaft is not necessary most in majority of the cases as the main culprit is only the outer CV joint as the inner CV joint rarely fails in comparison. If there are no symptoms of damage to the CV joints (Clicking sound on turn), replacing a torn boot with new grease could save you hundreds. A new CV boot with new grease is a affordable fix especially if you're doing your own repairs at $20 for a CV boot repair kit.
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If there are signs of damage or failure to the outer CV joint, you have the option of either replacing the entire CV half shaft or the damaged outer CV joint, which entails the same procedure as repairing the CV boot except you are replacing the old outer CV joint, which will cost about $80 for the CV joint and boot kit.
4. To test to see if your CV joint has failed is to bring your windows down so you can hear whats happening and which side it is coming from. Have your radio off, and while driving at a walking pace, turn to one side then the other(do this at a empty parking lot). If you hear a loud clicking during these turns, you most likely have a damaged CV joint in need of replacement . Try on both locks and an usually hear which one has failed. Do Not confuse this with the the relief valve sounds from the power steering pump.If the joints have failed, it is possible for the joint to seperate, While the wheel shouldn't actually fall off it is possible for sudden and serious loss of steering to occur and other damage as axle parts flail around. Some people drive around for years with crook CV joints and are none the wiser.

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