1. Open the trunk. Take out the floor of the trunk and the intermediate shelf using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Unplug the wiring to the fuel gauge using your hands.2. Remove the hose clamps securing the fuel lines to the gas tank using the flathead screwdriver. Pull the fuel lines off of the tanks by hand.3. Place the head of the jack under the tank. Unbolt the fuel tank from the underside of the Mercedes' chassis using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Carefully lower the tank down from the chassis with the jack, then pull the tank out from under the c...
How to Open a Gas Tank on an Audi
1. Unlock the doors of the Audi. If the doors are locked, the tank flap will not open.2. Flip open the gas tank flap.3. Turn the circular tank cap counterclockwise. The cap is located underneath the tank flap.4. Remove the tank cap from the Audi.5. Hook the tank cap at the top of the flap to prevent the cap from getting misplaced.6. Pump fuel into the gas tank of the Au...
How do I Use the Control for the Seat Settings on a 2004 Audi A4?
1. Park the Audi A4 on level ground.2. Press onto the left side of the switch to raise or lower the front portion of the seat.3. Press onto the right side of the switch to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat.4. Press on both the left and right sides of the switch to raise or lower the entire seat bottom.5. Press at the center of the switch to move the seat forward or backwa...
How to Replace a Windshield Washer Pump in a 1997 BMW
1. Park your BMW on a flat surface, such as in a garage, and set the parking brake. Unlatch the hood of your vehicle and raise it to access the engine. Locate the washer fluid reservoir and place the drain pan on the floor of the garage directly underneath the reservoir. Open the filler cap and reach down until you find the rubber hose connected at the bottom. Pull this hose off and allow it to drain into the pan on the floor.2. Locate the power wire for the reservoir pump and unplug it from its connection. Use the sockets or wrenches to remove the mounting bolts on either side of the reservoir....
How to Drain the Coolant in a 2002 BMW 325i E46
Draining the System1. Park the vehicle and allow it to cool or wait long enough so that you can place your hand on the radiator for 10 seconds without discomfort. Remove the cap from the coolant overflow tank, then loosen the vent plug on the tank.2. Unbolt the underbody paneling under the radiator to access the drain plug on the radiator and engine. Place a catch pan under the radiator, then turn the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator counterclockwise. Be ready for a rush of possibly warm fluid, and don't get any in your eyes. Wait for the coolant flow to stop, then pour the contents...
How to Test the IAC Valve on a BMW 525I
1. Place the BMW’s transmission into Park (automatic) or neutral (manual transmission) and apply the parking brake. Leave the engine running.2. Connect a scan tool to the BMW’s diagnostic data port, which is under the dashboard just above the pedals on the driver’s side.3. Power on the scan tool and choose “Bi-Directional Tests” from the main menu. Select “IAC Valve Actuation” from the tests menu.4. Use the scan tool’s buttons to open and close the IAC valve. The idle speed should rise and lower without pressing the accelerator. If the IAC valve does not respond to the scan tool by raising...
How to Initialize Keys for a BMW 328LS
1. Close all of the doors to your BMW 328i LS. While sitting in your car, place the key in the ignition and turn it until it clicks one time and then turn it back to the off position. Repeat this an additional four times before removing the key from the ignition completely.2. Hold down the button on your keyless entry remote that unlocks your BMW's doors. Continue to hold down the unlock button and push the lock button three times. You will hear your BMW doors lock and unlock at this point, which is required to ensure you are correctly performing the programming phase.3. Put your key back...
My Automatic Transmission Won#039;t Shift Into 2nd Gear
1. Check your transmission fluid levels first. Many times low fluid levels can adversely affect automatic transmission function and result in all kinds of performance issues, including the inability to shift into second gear. If your levels are good, move to the next step.2. Reset your computer system. Resetting your car's onboard computer system can sometimes fix a programming issue and return your transmission to working order. Disconnect the battery completely and leave it off for 30 minutes. Reconnect the battery and allow the car five minutes to reset. Test the car by driving through...
How to Replace Motor Mounts On a Mercedes Benz
1. Pop the hood of your Mercedes Benz to inspect the motor mounts. Common causes of malfunction include loose or fractured mounts. Reference the service manual for your model of Mercedes Benz for more specific instructions on locating the motor mounts. If the mounts are simply loose, you may only need to tighten them.2. Set up a hydraulic jack underneath the engine of your car. Lift the engine of your Mercedes Benz with the jack until the stress has been removed from the motor mounts.3. Check the flexible joint on your Mercedes Benz motor mounts for operational quality. Joints on motor mounts...
How to Change the Brake Pads on a BMW 328
1. Loosen the lug nuts that hold the BMW's wheels on with a lug wrench. Raise the vehicle with a floor jack and lower it onto jack stands at all four corners. Finish removing the lug nuts and the wheels and set them out of the way.2. Spray brake cleaner on the brakes at all four corners of the vehicle and wipe everything down with a clean, dry rag.3. On the front driver's side, remove the pad-wear cable from the retaining clip. Remove the plastic covers on the caliper guide bolts, located on the side facing the wheel well on the top and bottom of the caliper.4. Loosen the upper and lower...
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