1. Research your vehicle. When you order a new BMW, you must provide specific instructions on the options that you want. With most BMWs you can choose everything from the color of the paint to the type of suspension. For example, according to Forbes, BMW has more than 9,000 options just for the center console. Knowing which options you want ahead of time will prevent you from missing or forgetting them when you place your actual order.2. Visit your local dealership. Although research is an important first step, actually seeing or feeling as many options as you can will help you determine what...
How to Change Brake Pads on an Audi
1. Break the lug nuts loose on the Audi by turning them 1/4 turn on all of the wheels.2. Raise the Audi onto jack stands. To do this, engage the emergency brake and jack up the front of the vehicle with the floor jack and make sure that you are jacking up on the front jack point located near the radiator (it is an extension of the frame of the Audi). Place the jack stands underneath the front pinch welds on the side of the Audi, and lower the vehicle onto the jack stands. Repeat this process for the rear of the vehicle, using the rear jack point located near the trunk as well as the rear pinch...
How to Replace an Audi TT Windshield
1. Inspect the windshield frame. If it has dents, cuts or corrosion, get it repaired. The new windshield will not bond to a bent frame.2. Lay down vinyl drop cloths over the hood and dashboard. Windshields are made from safety glass, and if it is hit, it can shatter in many small pieces.3. Remove the wiper blades and arms with a screwdriver.4. Remove the rubber trim. Insert the screwdriver under the trim. Lift and pull the trim completely off the car.5. Break the caulk by cutting around the windshield with a razor blade.6. Remove the windshield. Insert the pry bar under the windshield....
How to Replace a Coil Pack on an Audi
1. Remove the coil pack cover with a ratchet. The cover is held on by six bolts.2. Unplug the coil that needs to be replaced.3. Remove the coil with a ratchet. The coil is held on by two 10mm bolts. Once you have the bolts removed, pull firmly and the coil will come out.4. Install the new coil and tighten it with a ratchet.5. Reconnect the coil connector.6. Attach the coil pack cover back onto the valve cover and tighten the bolts with a ratch...
How to Compare Cheapest Price for Mercedes 180 Used Car
1. Visit car dealers in your area. There might be Mercedes 180 in local car shops or they can give you referrals on where to buy the cheapest Mercedes 180 possible. Besides pre-owned cars, there are sellers who are open to car trading or car trading with cash.2. Search online. There are many car sellers in the Internet; Compile a list of websites and compare different Mercedes 180 prices and conditions. Aside from the price, other things need to be considered in buying a car such as the engine and transmission, body type, color, mileage and year made. BuyYourCar and Used Car Quote are examples...
How to Remove a BMW Door Panel
1. Remove the sail panel from the leading front edge of the door. Pry it off with your panel tool.2. Undo and remove the Phillips screw that is exposed when you remove the sail panel.3. Pry out the the panel containing the power window and door switches. Pull it out and disconnect the wiring plugs underneath the panel.4. Pry around the edges of the door panel with your panel tool to release the clips holding the door panel in place. Lift the panel up and off of the door frame, and disconnect the power plugs for the door lighti...
How to Change an Air Filter on a BMW 330
1. Locate the air filter cover on the top of your BMW 330 engine. It will be a black cover, secured by seven torx screws. You should see it near the center of the engine on top with a black flex hose running from the cover to the engine.2. Remove torx screws with torx screwdriver from top cover of air filter. Lift the cover up. It will not come all the way out, just enough to give clearance to remove the air filter.3. Unclip the flex hose from the air cleaner to provide room for removal. You will see a pin inserted into the air filter. Pull the pin back and remove the filter from the air...
How to Remove a Starter in a 1986 BMW
1. Open the hood. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.2. Drain the coolant on 535i models. You can skip this if you plug up the heater hose that needs to be disconnected to gain access to the starter bolts.3. Remove the expansion tank mounting bolts and move the expansion tank aside on the 535i. On the 528e, remove the bolts for the air cleaner housing and the air flow sensor and remove these two components.4. Disconnect the heater hose that blocks access to the top starter bolt. If you did not drain the coolant system, use a plug of some sort to prevent the coolant from spilling...
Do It Yourself Oil Change for a BMW 325i
1. Drive the vehicle onto the ramps and engage the emergency brake.2. Slide the oil bucket beneath the vehicle at the oil plug location. BMW uses a skid plate with an easy access cover for the oil drain plug. Place the oil bucket beneath this access panel.3. Open the access panel (in the center of the skid plate and labeled). Remove the oil plug using the 17 mm wrench. Allow the oil to drain until you have only a few drops dripping out. Replace the oil plug and tighten to between 20 and 25 foot-pounds of torque using a torque wrench. Leave the access panel open.4. Remove oil filter housing...
How to Remove a BMW 328 Stereo
1. Locate the small plastic caps on the sides of the stereo and pop them out of place using a thumbnail or fingernail. Use the BMW anti-theft stereo removal tool to unscrew the bolts holding the stereo to the dashboard.2. Slide the stereo out of the dashboard and unplug the antenna lead from the back of the deck.3. Place a flathead screwdriver between the plastic wire harness lock on the back of the stereo and the deck itself, and pry the lock up to remove it from the stereo. Pull the wiring harness off of the deck, using your han...
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