1. Loosen the nut securing the antenna mast to the driver side rear quarter panel, near the trunk lid, using an adjustable wrench.2. Switch the vehicle's ignition on and turn on the radio. Quickly pull out the antenna mast and attached nylon cord from the rear quarter panel, while the power antenna motor attempts to extend the mast. The operation of the power antenna motor only lasts for a few seconds.3. Shut off the radio and quickly make your way to the rear of the vehicle. With the power antenna motor running, hold the bottom metal portion of the new antenna with one hand, while feeding...
How to Reset the Check Light in a BMW
1. Create a grounding apparatus for the diagnostic connector. Attach the copper clip to the large end of the insulator. Connect the copper wire to the skinny part of the insulator. Connect the other end of the wire to a banana plug. Connect the wire on the BMW pin to the other side of the banana plug.2. Turn the key in the ignition half way so that the lights come on but the engine is not running.3. Open the hood and locate the ground plug in the electrical system near the engine. It is usually a small octagon shaped screw or nut close to the data link connector. Attach the open side of...
How to Upgrade an Audi
1. Select the wheels. Many companies manufacture wheels for Audis, so there are many choices. Companies such as BBS make very high quality wheels, or you can use OEM wheels from a different Audi model. If your Audi is not an S model (S4, S6, RS4, for example), then installing a set of larger wheels from one of these models is a way to upgrade the wheels and retain a factory appearance.2. Purchase the proper tires. When selecting tires, take into account what you will be using your Audi for. If you do a lot of driving in the snow or rain, an all-season tire is the best choice. On the other...
How to Change the Fan Belt on a 1992 Mercedes SEL 500
1. Open your Mercedes' hood so you can access the belt. Be sure the engine is cool before operating.2. Loosen every bolt in the series that binds the belt into place. Take special care to remember the pattern in which the fan belt is attached. This is the same pattern you'll follow to route the new fan belt. Do not remove the bolts, simply loosen them so that the belt looses tension at each point.3. Pull the belt out of each connection, making sure you leave it intact so that you can compare it to the new belt.4. Stretch the old and new belts out completely with both hands. Compare the...
How to Turn Up Boost on a 1.8T
1. Remove the stock turbo-to-intercooler pressure tube by loosening the clamps that secure it to the silicone rubber connector on top of the engine. Slide the tube out of the connector and lay it off to one side so that you have easier access to the stock N75.2. Identify the N75. The valve has a three-way fitting on the bottom, which has a 90-degree rubber elbow and corrugated vacuum line connected to one side and an angled, molded-rubber line secured with a hose clamp on the other. The corrugated line is clamped to the plastic intake tube just before the flex portion. Turn the N75 to expose...
How to Clean the Throttle Body in the Audi A4
1. Remove the air duct tube from the throttle body. You will need to unscrew the hose clamps to remove the tube.2. Spray throttle body cleaner onto the throttle body, both inside and out. Allow it to liberally cover the throttle body and butterfly valve but avoid the throttle body sensors.3. Wipe off the throttle body cleaner using a clean rag. Use a toothbrush to get the smaller areas that the rag cannot easily reach.4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the Audi's throttle body is completely clean.5. Reattach the air duct hose and tighten the hose cla...
How to Calculate Release Payments on a BMW
1. Read your lease agreement. Look for a buyout provision as well as early termination clause. Early termination clauses are generally reserved for people quitting a lease, but some may have a buyout stipulation.2. Determine the capitalized cost. This is the difference between the total amount of paid lease installments and the purchase price of the car. For instance, if the purchase price is $40,000 and you have paid 50 installments of $667 on a five-year lease term, the balance or 'capitalized cost' would be $6,650.3. Include applicable registration and licensing fees. Phone the nearest...
How to Adjust the Compass on an OnStar Mirror
Quick Calibration1. Start the vehicle.2. Locate the on/off button on the rearview mirror.3. Press and hold the on/off button until 'Cal' is displayed in the compass window.4. Wait a few seconds for the compass window to display a north, south, east or west direction. If 'Cal' remains instead of the compass displaying a direction you will need to calibrate the compass manually.Manual Calibration5. Start the vehicle.6. Locate the on/off button on the rearview mirror.7. Activate compass calibration mode by pressing and holding the on/off button until 'Cal' is displayed in the compass...
How to Replace a BMW Windshield Wiper Motor
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Loosen the retaining nut on the cable clamp and pull the clamp off.2. Pull the wiper arm assembly away from the windshield.3. Remove the retaining nut holding the wiper blade to the wiper motor assembly.4. Remove the trim covering the wiper motor. This trim is located under the wiper arm assembly where the arm connects to the motor. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws holding the trim in place, then pull the trim off.5. Remove the bolts holding the wiper motor in place and pull the wiper motor out.6. Unplug the electrical...
How to Change the Backup Light Bulb in the BMW M3
1. Turn the engine of the M3 off and open the trunk. Put on a pair of clean gloves.2. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the clip at the center of the trunk lid.3. Fold the trim panel downward and pull the bulb socket down to disengage it form the electrical connector.4. Rotate the bulb to the left and remove it from the bulb socket. Install a replacement bulb into the socket and rotate it to the right to secure it. Reattach the socket to the trunk lid. Once you hear a click, the bulb is secured.5. Reattach the trim and the clip. Close the trunk l...
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