1. Locate your nearest Mercedes Benz dealer and purchase the specific ignition lock cylinder for your year and model of vehicle.2. Check your owner's and maintenance manuals for useful tips pertaining to your specific Mercedes model.3. Disconnect the battery and wait at least 15 minutes before removing the cylinder.4. Extend the steering wheel as far out as possible and push the driver's seat back as far as it will go. This will help you access the ignition.5. Place your key in the ignition and place a pointed object, such as the end of a paperclip, into the small hole to the left of...
How to Remove a Stripped Bolt From a BMW Transmission Pan
Lock Socket1. Jack up the front of your BMW vehicle using a floor jack and support it safely on two jack stands.2. Tap a 6 or 12-point deep socket over the head of the oil pan bolt you need to extract. The socket should have a diameter just slightly larger than the bolt head's to make a tight fit. Use a hammer to force the socket onto the bolt.3. Unscrew the oil pan bolt by attaching a ratchet to the socket and turning the bolt counterclockwise.4. Dislodge the damaged oil pan bolt from the socket using a pair of slip joint pliers.Screw Extractor5. Drill a small hole on the head of the...
How to Change an #039;04 Audi A4 Headlight
Headlight Bulb Removal1. Open the Audi's hood and remove the rubber headlight cover off the back of the headlight housing by hand.2. Disconnect the electrical connector attached to the rear of the headlight retainer by pulling it gently rearward.3. Squeeze the headlight bulb retaining tabs together and pull the retainer out of the headlight housing. The bulb will come out of the housing along with the retainer.4. Twist the bulb counterclockwise so the tabs at the base line up with the slots in the retainer and then pull the bulb out.Headlight Bulb Installation5. Remove the new bulb from...
How to Change Xenon Lights
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery terminal. To do this, use a socket wrench to turn the retaining nut on the cable clamp counterclockwise until the clamp loosens enough for you to slide the cable off the terminal.2. Open the hood and locate the high intensity discharge box for each light. There will be one located behind each light bulb.3. Remove the top cover on the box. To do this, push in on the clip on the side of the cover and pull the cover off.4. Rotate the bulb ignitor counterclockwise (about one-quarter turn) and remove the electrical connector by pulling straight...
How to Replace a Battery in a BMW Z4
1. Place the Z4 in park and turn the engine off. Allow it to cool for a half hour.2. Open the trunk. Pull up the removable carpet and flooring. You will now have access to the battery, on the right side seated in a bracket.3. Remove the bracket with a screwdriver. There are a total of three screws, two on the bracket and one securing it.4. Remove the positive cable from the battery using a socket. Place the cable to the side. Remove the negative cable in the same manner. Pull the wall out.5. Lift the battery out of the vehicle. Batteries can weigh up to 70 pounds, so get some help.6....
How to Remove the Front Seats on a CLK 320
1. Press back on the seat position switch to maneuver the seat backward as far as it will go. Locate the plastic caps on the front of the metal seat rails on the floor. Using a flathead screwdriver, gently pry the caps off to gain access to the bolts.2. Unbolt the forward-most bolts using a socket wrench. Place the bolts in a safe location. Using the seat position switch, move the seat forward as far as possible, making the rear bolts visible. Repeat this process to remove them as well.3. Reach under the seat and unplug the wiring connector from the power seat control module. Unplug the...
How to Reset a BMW Service Reminder
1. Open the fuse panel cover by turning the knob on the fuse panel counterclockwise and pulling down on the cover.2. Plug the electrical connector on the OBD tool into the matching input on the fuse panel.3. Turn the ignition key to the "II" position and wait for the service reminder light to go o...
How to Replace the Steering Wheel on a BMW
1. Park the car on a flat, level surface with the steering wheel pointed straight. Disconnect the battery cable that goes to the negative terminal.2. Remove the center horn button/pad on older BMW models that are not equipped with air bags. Carefully pry the pad off with a flat-head screwdriver without scratching the trim. Disconnect the horn button wires from the horn button and set it aside.3. Remove the air bag on newer BMWs that are equipped with air bags. Loosen and remove the screws on the back of the air bag that hold it to the wheel. The screws will likely be star-shaped Torx bits,...
How to Improve a BMW#039;s Gas Mileage?
1. Fill your gas tank with fuel with the correct octane rating. Many BMW's need premium unleaded; your owner's manual will tell you what fuel is best for your model BMW.2. Accelerate slowly whenever moving from a stopped position.3. Anticipate stops ahead. By taking your foot off the gas and coasting for as long as you can before you start braking, instead of accelerating to stoplights and stop signs, you can save considerable amounts of gas.4. Reduce weight by removing items from your trunk and passengers seats. Increased weight is increased burden on your engine and increased burden...
How to Test 4Matic Diagnostics
1. Locate the OBD (onboard diagnostics) port in your Mercedes by referencing the owner's manual. Typically, the ODB port is located underneath the steering wheel.2. Insert the plug coming from your code reader tool into the OBD port, then turn your Mercedes' ignition to the 'Accessories' position so that the stereo and associated electronics are activated.3. Allow the code scanner to automatically scan for any codes that will be outputted once the car's electronics system is activated.4. Take note of the codes that are displayed on the screen of your code reader as you will need to reference...
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