1. Wait at least ten minutes after operating the K 1200 LT.2. Place the motorcycle on its center stand so it is level.3. Check the oil by looking in the inspection glass, located on the lower-right side of the engine. The upper and lower ring markings on the glass represent the maximum and minimum oil levels, respective...
DIY: Air Filter Replacement on a BMW 3 Series
1. Lift the hood and prop it open.2. Unclip the spring clips on the sides of the air filter compartment. The air filter compartment is a black rectangular box next to the engine.3. Pull the upper housing off of the lower housing to expose the air filter.4. Lift out the old filter and discard.5. Wipe the inside of the air filter housing with a clean cloth.6. Insert the new air filter into the lower housing.7. Replace the upper air filter housing. Make sure the upper and lower housings are mated correctly.8. Fasten the spring clips to hold the housing together. Close the ho...
How to Install Headlight Bulbs on an Audi A4 2000
1. Remove the rubber protector from the back of the headlight assembly by pulling it off. The protector is designed to keep water out of the headlight assembly. You will see the electrical connector plugged into the headlight bulb once the rubber protector is removed.2. Pull the electrical connector off the headlight bulb.3. Squeeze the two ends of the metal retaining wire and rotate it to the side. The retaining wire holds the bulb in place in the headlight assembly.4. Slide the old headlight bulb out of the headlight assembly and discard it.5. Insert the new headlight bulb into the...
How to Install Magnum Headlight Bulbs
1. Open the hood to access the Magnum's engine compartment. Inspect the area behind the driver's side headlight case to find the black air filter box.2. Remove the screw on the hose clamp on the rear side of the air filter box. This clamp connects the air filter hose to the air filter box. Pull the hose away from the box.3. Push down on the tabs along the edge of the air filter box lid. This frees up the cover. Lift the cover and the air filter inside the box.4. Remove the two bolts securing the air filter box to the Magnum. Lift the air filter box out and move it to the side. This gives...
How to Remove the Front Seat in a 1983 Mercedes 300D
1. Open the door of the car all the way to allow access to the seat. Slide the seat all the way to the front position. Locate the mounting brackets and adjuster slides under the seat.2. Locate the two rear retaining bolts that run through the mounting brackets and into the floor. Remove both bolts with a socket and ratchet, setting the bolts aside in a safe place.3. Slide the seat all the way to the rear position on the seat track. Locate the retaining bolts on the front of the seat, where the brackets meet the floor. Remove the two front bolts from the floor and brackets with a socket and...
How to Connect Subs to the Factory Stereo in a BMW
1. Lift the BMW's hood and loosen the bolts that secure each of the battery cables to their respective battery terminals with a 10 mm wrench. Lift the negative battery cable from the battery and set it aside to prevent shorting the system during the installation. Lift the positive battery cable from the positive battery terminal. Slide the ring terminal from the amplifier wiring kit onto the positive battery lead. Place the positive battery cable clamp on top of the ring terminal and tighten the bolt on the clamp with the wrench.2. Remove the fuse from the fuse holder on the ring terminal....
How to Replace the Head Gasket on a 1996 BMW 740iL
1. Pop open the hood of your BMW and use a wrench to remove the clamp bolt of the negative battery terminal. Lift the negative cable away from the battery. This will allow you to safely work on the vehicle.2. Place a drain pan underneath the radiator. Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator. Drain the coolant in to the pan. Place the pan in a safe area.3. Use a wrench to remove the mounting bolts off the clamps which hold the air intake hose, vacuum lines and coolant lines in place within the engine. Remove the covers on the timing belt. This can be done by removing the mounting...
How Do I Replace the Oil in a BMW 528i?
1. Warm the engine up to operating temperature so that oil will drain out completely. Park the BMW on a flat, level surface. Lift the front passenger side of the car with a floor jack, using the factory jacking point. Lower the car onto a jack stand placed under the front cross member. You can leave the jack in place for added security if you prefer. Alternatively you can drive the front of the car up onto a pair of ramps.2. Locate the oil drain plug, which is on the oil sump and points down at an angle. Place an oil catch container under the oil drain plug. Use a 17 mm socket to loosen and...
How do I Remove the Instrument Cluster on an Audi TT?
1. Tilt the steering column as low as possible with the factory adjustment on the lower half of the steering column. Grip the top half of the steering column cover and pull it up off of the steering column.2. Pull out the rubber pleated panel that sits directly underneath the instrument cluster to reveal the bolts underneath. Remove these bolts with the 3/8-inch ratchet, extension and sockets.3. Pull the bezel around the instrument cluster toward you to remove it from the dashboard. Unbolt the cluster from the dashboard with the 3/8-inch ratchet, extension and sockets.4. Pull the instrument...
Troubleshooting a 1996 Audi Transmission
1. Notice if there is red fluid leaking from your Audi and onto the ground. If so, you most likely have a transmission fluid leak.2. Set up ramps in front of your Audi and drive up the ramps. Engage the parking brake and put a wood block behind a rear tire. Turn off your Audi and let it cool down.3. Look underneath your Audi using a flashlight. Find the transmission located behind the engine. Inspect the transmission for loose wiring harnesses or broken shift linkages. These problems may be the cause behind your Audi's transmission problems.4. Restart your Audi, allowing the transmission...
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