How to Fill Up the Transmission for a 1999 Audi A4

1. Turn off the car and make sure that the keys are out of the ignition to ensure that the car will not be turned on while you are working on it.
2. Put the hand brake on the car and then place a large log or brick behind one of the back tires to avoid the car sliding back while you are working on it.
3. Put a jack behind one of the front tires of the Audi A4 and jack up the car about 3 feet from the ground and then slip a jack stand to hold that side of the car up. Repeat this step on the other side of the vehicle.
4. Slide in under the car and look up into the hood area of the car until you find the A4's gear box. The gear box will look like a round, metallic cylinder.
5. Slip a 17mm Allen wrench behind the gear box and unscrew the fill bolt. Slide the fill bolt out completely once it's unscrewed. If any transmission fluid drips out of the hole the fill bolt was in, then the transmission is full and doesn't need any more fluid added to it.
6. Fill up a fill bottle with transmission fluid for your 1999 Audi A4 and then inject the transmission fluid in through the hole where the fill bolt used to be until some of the transmission fluid seeps out.
7. Replace the fill bolt and tighten it with the same Allen wrench.
8. Slide out from underneath your A4 and carefully lower your car back to the ground.

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How to Install Rear Wheel Bearings in a Mercedes

1. Park your car on a flat, level surface. Jack your car up and put it securely on jack stands.
2. Remove the wheel and the hub by placing a screwdriver on the edge of the hub. Use a hammer and hit the hub out toward you.
3. Use an Allen wrench to loosen the retaining nut.
4. Remove two bolts that are 21 mm in size. The bolts hold the caliper on the steering knuckle. To remove the bolts use an impact wrench or 18-inch spanner. Make sure you get the right bolts. There are two others that are the same size that hold on the steering mechanism. You want to remove the bolts that hold the caliper.
5. Compress the brake pads to remove the caliper. When removing the caliper, do not kink the brake line. Hang the brake line with a coat hanger or string. Do not let the caliper dangle on the brake line.
6. Remove the outer bearing.
7. Remove the grease seal with a screw driver and hammer. Pry it out and remove the inner seal. The grease seal is destroyed during removal, so remember to use a new seal after you have replaced the inner bearing.
8. Clean out all the grease.
9. Put a new inner bearing in and put a little more grease around the bearing.
10. Put a new grease seal in place and tap down evenly. You may have to hit it hard. Use a 2-by-4 to get even force.
11. Put the outer bearing in place.
12. Put the retaining nut on the hub, and tighten it until the wheel won't turn at all. Once the wheel does not turn, loosen the nut 1/3rd of a turn. Tighten the Allen bolt to secure the nut. Make sure the wheel turns freely, but does not have any play, meaning the wheel does not wobble.
13. Clean all grease out of the wheel hub.
14. On the hub, there is a place to fill with grease. Fill it with grease to the line, but be precise and do not overfill it.
15. Replace the hub and the wheel.
16. Torque the wheel nuts to 50 foot pounds.

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How to Reset the Service Indicator Light on a Fiat Grande Punto

1. Turn the ignition switch to the 'On' position without starting the engine.
2. Press the odometer reset button repeatedly until the total mileage is displayed.
3. Turn the ignition switch to 'Off.'
4. Press and hold the trip odometer reset button.
5. Turn the ignition switch to 'On.' Do not start the engine.
6. Release the trip odometer reset button after the service display counts down from 10 to 0 and the service light resets.

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How to Take Off a BMW E36 Front Quarter Panel

1. Shut off the engine. Raise the hood of the car. For removal of the passenger side front quarter panel, locate the bolts that are on the top right side of the engine and are directly connected to the passenger side front quarter panel. For removal of the driver´s side front quarter panel, locate the bolts on the top left side of the engine, directly connected to the driver´s side front quarter panel. Use a 17 mm socket wrench to loosen and remove these bolts by turning them counterclockwise.
2. Raise the front passenger side of the car with a jack and then position a jack stand beneath the undercarriage. Ensure that the vehicle is secure on the jack stand before doing any further work.
3. Use a lug nut wrench to remove the lug nuts from the front passenger wheel. Remove the wheel and set it aside, exposing the fender well. Locate the bolts along the perimeter of the fender well; use a 17 mm socket wrench to remove these bolts, allowing you to pull off the fender well lining.
4. Locate the bolts at the top of the well that are directly connected to the quarter panel -- use a 17 mm socket wrench to remove these bolts. You will now be able to remove the quarter panel from the front of the car by hand.

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How to Check the Oil in a 2005 BMW

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 pull it all the way out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean of any oil. Slide the dipstick back into the hole and push it all the way in. Pull it back out and hold it horizontally.
5. Look at the very end of the stick. It is marked with a line that says 'Full.' If the oil is below the full line, you need to add more. Some BMW dipsticks have two lines with a cross hatch pattern in between. The oil level can be halfway between these two lines but no less.

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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 the aftermarket CD player's installation sleeve into the stereo dock. Pull the stereo wiring and antenna cable to the front of the dashboard. Fold the metal tabs of the sleeve outward to bind it within the dock.
5. Locate the wiring harness adapter leads and insert the unit's wiring connectors into these leads. Connect the antenna cable lead into the antenna adapter and insert the wiring harness adapter lead connectors into the correct outlets, which are found on the rear of the CD changer unit. Take the antenna adapter lead and insert it into the FM antenna input on the back of the new CD unit.
6. Slide the CD changer into the installation sleeve and listen for the 'snap' sound; this means it is now secured in the stereo dock. Snap the dashboard panel back into place by pushing it firmly against the dash. Before pushing the left side of the panel into place, make sure you replace the headlamp control into the opening on the driver's side of the dash panel. Move on to the vehicle's battery.
7. Put the negative battery cable clamp onto the negative battery terminal and with the aid of a wrench, tighten the bolt on the clamp. Close the hood of the Mercedes.

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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 cleaning
2. 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 before moving on to clean another section. Wring out the cloth. Spray more leather cleaner on the cloth and move on to new section. Use a clean, dry towel to wipe down the leather after cleaning.
4. Make sure the car is more than 90 days old before applying leather conditioner since new cars will still have factory conditioned leather. Dip a clean Microfiber cloth in water. Spray a small amount of leather conditioner directly on the cloth. Wipe on leather lightly. Wait 30 minutes. Use a clean Microfiber cloth to lightly buff the leather. Make sure there is no excess conditioner remaining on the leather.

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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, preferred language and whether you want to display measurement units in miles or kilometers.
4. Acquire a satellite signal for the GPS. Drive the vehicle away from tall trees, buildings, parking garages or hills to get the best signal. Finding a signal for the first time may take a few minutes. When this is done, the GPS is fully installed.

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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. When the vehicle crosses the border into Canada, U.S. Customs requires proof of the vehicle's ownership. The person bringing the vehicle will need to present to Customs the vehicle's registration, original title and two certified copies of the title. Customs needs to be notified 72 hours in advance of crossing.
4. Pass the Canada Border Service's Agency (CBSA) inspection. Once the vehicle crosses into Canada, CBSA agents will give you a Vehicle Import Form, check that your model is admissible, and collect the registration fee of $204.75. CBSA will then send the Vehicle Import Form on to RIV.
5. Fulfill the requirements of the RIV inspection form. After RIV receives the Vehicle Import Form from CBSA, they will issue an RIV inspection form, which will include any modifications that need to be made to the BMW in order to meet Canadian safety regulations.
6. Take the car to an RIV inspection center once any needed modifications are complete (these centers are as common as safety and emissions inspections in the United States). Once the car passes inspection, the center will affix a Canadian Statement of Compliance sticker to the vehicle.
7. License the vehicle in the province in which it will be located. For licensing, bring the title and proof of insurance to your province's vehicle licensing/registration center.

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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 on the inside perimeter and pushing the plastic piece outward.
5. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the upper right or left corner of the driver's side grille insert and pry the plastic piece out of the bumper.
6. Position the new grille inserts into the bumper and install each by pressing the corners into the bumper so that the grille pieces snap into place. Press down along the circumference of the grille inserts to finish the installation and ensure that each piece is secured.

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