1. Park your 2005 BMW on level ground. Turn the ignition switch off and allow the engine to cool for at least 10 minutes. But be sure the engine is still warm since oil expands when it is hot and contracts when it is cold.2. Raise the hood on your BMW. This can be done by bending down in front of the car. Look for the lever and pull up while lifting on the hood. Prop the hood open if there are no springs or hydraulic strut to hold it up.3. Find the oil dipstick. It is located near the spark plugs with a loop at one end. If you can not find a loop, look for a T-stick. Grab the dipstick and...
Instructions for Installing a Mercedes CD Changer
1. Open the hood by releasing the lever on the driver's side. Loosen up the bolt that secures the negative battery cable to the battery, and remove the cable from the battery.2. Pull the dash panel from the dash and reach behind the panel and pop the headlamp control switch from the panel.3. Detach the main dash panel from the dashboard and locate the two levers on the sides of the factory radio. Pull down these two levers and the radio will release from the bracket. Remove the radio from the dock and also remove the stereo wiring plus the antenna cable from the rear of the system.4. Slide...
How to Care for Your Audi S High
1. Purchase a leather cleaner with a pH balance from 5 to 5.5. Any higher pH balance, and you risk removing the tanning agents. Make sure that the leather is cool before cleaning2. Dip a Microfiber cloth into water, until it is damp. Spray leather cleaner directly on the cloth. Clean one section of the car at a time, such as the driver's seat back. Wash gently, being certain to clean out the stitch lines. Dirt left in stitching can erode the thread, and cause the upholstery to rip apart over time. Use a soft leather brush on stained or especially dirty areas.3. Rinse the washcloth thoroughly...
How to Install Navigation in a Mercedes
1. Charge the GPS device before using it for the first time. Depending on the brand of GPS you are using, it may be charged in different ways, such as through an electrical outlet or through a vehicle power cable. Many GPS brands also charge while connected to your computer via USB cable.2. Mount the GPS in the Mercedes-Benz. Follow the specific directions that came with the GPS to properly mount the device. Most brands come with a suction-cup mount that adheres to the vehicle's windshield. The GPS then attaches to the mount.3. Configure the device by choosing options such as your home address,...
How to Import a BMW to Canada
1. Verify with the Canadian Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) that your BMW is on the list of vehicles that are admissible to Canada. This varies depending on the model and year of your car.2. Obtain recall clearance. Before bringing a BMW into Canada, you must have proof that the BMW model is not under recall. Acceptable forms of verification are a letter from the car's manufacturer or a printout from an authorized BMW dealership with the car's VIN on it. If the manufacturer of your model keeps a list of recalls on its website, the RIV will accept that as well.3. Pass through U.S. Customs....
How to Install a Grille Insert on an Audi TT
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the farthest corner of the passenger side front grille and pry down on the tab that sits on the opposite side.2. Pull the opposite corner of the passenger side grille piece out while pushing down on the tab with your flathead screwdriver. Pull the plastic grille piece out to remove it.3. Insert your hand through the opening where the passenger side grille was installed and grasp one of the fasteners that are installed along the inside perimeter of the center grille insert.4. Push the center grille insert out of the bumper by pressing down on the fasteners...
How to Check the Transmission Fluid in a 1992 BMW
1. Start your BMW and wait for the needle on the engine temperature gauge to rise to the middle of the gauge.2. Open the hood and pull the looped handle in the back of the engine all the way out. You should see red fluid on the end of the dipstick. This is transmission fluid.3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a rag and reinsert the dipstick into the transmission filler neck until the dipstick cap is fully seated in the mouth of the filler neck.4. Pull the transmission dipstick back out and check the fluid level. The fluid level should be between the upper and lower marks on the end of the...
How to Enter the Radio Code for a BMW 850
1. Secure the battery terminals so that there is a positive connection and so that you do not trip the radio shut-off mechanism locking the 850i's radio. Turn the retaining nut on the positive and negative battery terminal clockwise until the cable clamps are secure and tight on the battery terminals.2. Turn the key in the ignition to the 'II' position.3. Turn on the radio by pressing the power button on the radio. The words 'CODE' will flash on the radio display screen.4. Enter the radio code given to you by BMW using the numbers on the radio receiver unit. If you do not have the radio...
How to Unlock the Glove Box in a BMW
BMW X5, X61. Locate the glove compartment button. This button is not labeled, but you can find it on the dashboard center stack, parallel to the bottom of the glove compartment, just above the stereo.2. Press the button to open the glove compartment. The two covers will fold out of the way to reveal the compartment, the inside of which will now be illuminated.3. Close the compartment by pressing one of the covers closed.Other BMW Models4. Locate the handle and lock cylinder at the center of the glove compartment.5. Release the integrated key from your remote by pressing the top button...
BMW Convertible Top Instructions
1. Turn on the radio so the battery is engaged, or turn on the engine.2. Fold down the cargo partition in the trunk and lock it on both sides. If the cargo partition is not down, there will be no place in the trunk to store the convertible top.3. Press the convertible button forward to open the top. It's located under the circular control button on the consul. The button has a picture of a window with one arrow pointing up and another pointing down.4. Pull the convertible button backward to close the top.5. Use your key to open or close the top when you are outside of the BMW but still...
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