How to Remove the Top on a Mercedes 560SI


1. Lay a blanket down in the area where the hardtop will be stored. Put the other blanket nearby.
2. Open both doors on the 560SL. Find the latches in each of the four corners of the hardtop where it meets the body of the car. The latches are set into the top of the sides of the body and are flush to the surface when in the closed position. They look similar to hard, plastic, rounded rectangular plugs.
3. Open all four hardtop latches by fitting the tip of an index finger in the groove molded into the end of each latch and pulling up to release.
4. Pull up the seat back-release lever on the driver's seat, and push the seat back down toward the steering wheel.
5. Reach behind the driver's seat, and turn the crank handle of the rear latch counterclockwise until the latch releases. The rear of the hardtop will pop up away from the car body slightly when the rear latch releases.
6. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and have a helper stand on the other side. Lift the hardtop up off the body of the car. Walk toward the rear of the Mercedes together, carrying the hardtop. Once the hardtop is no longer over the car, carry it together to where the blanket is laid down and place it on the blanket.
7. Place the additional blanket over the hardtop to protect it while in storage.
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How to Change the Battery on a BMW Remote


1. Ply the small rectangular door off the back of the remote.
2. Remove the two screws underneath the rectangular door.
3. Pull the back cover off the remote.
4. Replace the old battery with a new one.
5. Reinstall the back cover, and reinstall the two screws that retain it.
6. Reinstall the small rectangular door on the back of the remote.
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How to Buy a Golf R32


Buy a Golf R32 from a Private Seller
1. Search the classified ads in your local newspaper for a person selling a VW Golf R32. Contact the person selling the VW Golf R32 and arrange to meet at a public location so you can see the car.
2. Make sure the Golf R32 is in good condition. In addition to test-driving the vehicle, have a reputable mechanic look at it and request a vehicle history report from the Golf R32's owner. Edmunds states the Golf R32 is known to have electrical problems, so be sure to check the windshield wipers, the lights and the electric windows and door locks. Web Wombat also reports that some Golf R32s are known to have tires that rub on the car's body when you go around some corners or uneven surfaces.
3. Pay for the Golf R32 with cash or money you acquired through an auto loan. A used VW Golf can cost as much as $15,000 and as little as $750, depending on the year, according the Edmunds.Do not forget to obtain the title (if you paid for the Golf R32 in full) and registration so you can place the car in your name through the department of motor vehicles.
Buy a Golf R32 from a Volkswagen Dealer
4. Visit a local Volkswagen dealer and ask to see their selection of VW Golf R32s.
5. Test-drive the Golf R32s you like, especially if the car is used or you are trying to decide between driving an automatic or manual transmission. Pay particular attention to how the Golf R32 feels going around corners to make sure the wheels do not rub against the car's body.
6. Ask to see a vehicle history report if the Golf R32 is used. Double-check it to see if there have been any problems with the electrical system.
7. Negotiate the price of the car. Beat the Car Salesman advises you know your budget and stick to it. The site also says the interest rate of financing a car is also negotiable at a dealership. According to Edmunds, a new VW Golf can cost up to $23,000.
8. Pay for the VW Golf R32 with cash or acquire an auto loan. You can get an auto loan through the dealership or obtain your own through a bank or credit union.
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How to Replace Spark Plugs in a BMW 525


1. Use the flat-head screwdriver to gently pop off the two plastic covers, which are about the size of a quarter, that hide the bolts that secure the plastic cover over the engine head. This large plastic cover runs the length of the engine and has the BMW logo on it.
2. Remove the plastic oil-filler cap and loosen the bolts that connect the engine cover to the engine block.
3. Remove the large plastic engine cover to expose the spark plugs.
4. Remove the hex bolts that secure each 'BREMI' plug to the top of the spark plugs. The BREMI plug is the BMW equivalent to the standard boot that most domestic cars use to attach the spark plug wires to the tops of the spark plug. Remove each BREMI plug from the top of the spark plug by gently pulling it straight off the top of each plug. Leave the spark plug wires attached.
5. Use the spark plug socket wrench to extract the spark plugs from the engine block one at a time.
6. Replace each spark plug by tightening it loosely into the engine block with the socket wrench. Tighten each spark plug fully with the torque wrench to the specific torque setting listed in your owner's manual.
7. Replace each spark plug wire one at a time by removing them from the back of each BREMI plug and unplugging both ends of the wire, replacing it with a new one.
8. Replace the BREMI plugs back to their original location on the top of each spark plug.
9. Replace the large plastic engine cover, oil cap, and re-install the cover back on the engine block with the two mounting bolts.
10. Replace the two small plastic covers that hide the mounting bolts.
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How to Remove the Fuel Tank in a 1982 Mercedes 300D


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 car.
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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 Audi.
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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 backward.
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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. Remove the fluid container from the engine and set it to the side with the mounting bolts.
3. Unlatch the wiring harness plug from the washer pump and free it from the firewall. Pay attention to the way the pump sets against the rubber grommet and how the fluid hose connects to the reservoir, as your new pump will come with a new rubber grommet and fluid hose. Mount the new pump in the same position until it's up against the firewall; reattach the wiring harness.
4. Place the fluid reservoir back into its original place and connect the hose from the pump into the nipple on the bottom of the reservoir. Reconnect the wiring to the fluid transfer case and rethread the mounting bolts back into place. Tighten them with a wrench or the socket set. Fill the reservoir with fluid and close the hood of your vehicle. Start the engine and test the new pump until fluid comes out onto your windshield.
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How to Drain the Coolant in a 2002 BMW 325i E46


Draining the System
1. 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 of the catch pan into a five-gallon bucket with a lid.
3. Repeat this procedure with the drain plug on the bottom of the coolant expansion tank; it should be readily visible and accessible from under the car. Finally, locate the coolant drain plug on the engine block. You'll find it just under the exhaust manifolds, near the center of the engine. Drain the coolant and dump it into the bucket. Reinstall all the drain plugs, and tighten each to 8 to 10 foot-pounds.
Refilling the System
4. Prepare a 50/50 mix of purified drinking water and BMW coolant Part No. 82 14 1 467 704, or just buy pre-mixed antifreeze approved for use in this application. Set the heater controls to maximum and set the heater fan to the lowest speed; this will engage the auxiliary heater pump, and flush the heater core of any remaining fluid.
5. Start the engine, and begin slowly adding water/coolant mixture to the coolant overflow tank. Make sure the vent valves remain open, or you'll end up with air trapped in the system. Continue slowly filling the system with coolant until the coolant backs up into the overflow tank and stays at the "Cold Fill" line.
6. Close the coolant vent plugs, check for leaks and replace the cap on the overflow tank. Check the coolant level after driving about 50 miles; there may have been a bit of air trapped in the system, and it will gradually "burp" out as the system pressurizes. Add coolant as necessary to reach the "Cold Fill" line on the overflow tank.
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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 and lowering the engine idle speed, then it is faulty.
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