1. Pry the old weather stripping out of its place with a slotted screwdriver. Wrap the tip of the screwdriver with the shop rag if you are concerned about scratching the paint on your car's exterior panels as you remove the weather stripping. Start from one end, and slowly work your way around the perimeter of the window.2. Pull the old weather stripping out of place once it has been loosened, and run a shop rag between the window and body panels to clean out any remnants of dirt.3. Align the new piece of weather stripping with your window, and gently tap it into place using your rubber...
How to Install an A4 Stereo
1. Pull the release handle under the dashboard on the driver's side of the Audi. Move to the front of the car and lift the hood. Turn the bolt on the negative battery cable's clamp two full rotations with the 10mm wrench. Lift the cable from the battery and move it to the side. Return to the A4's cabin.2. Insert the four stereo removal keys into the slots near the corners of the stereo deck. The keys are available through Audi or Volkswagen dealers, as well as through aftermarket car audio outlets.3. Place two fingers from each hand inside the rings at the ends of the keys. Pull out on the...
How do I Find Mercedes Benz Touch
1. Locate your VIN number on your dashboard.2. Copy down the VIN number and type it into the Free VIN Decoder website.3. Click the 'Decode!' button.4. Click on the 'Colors' tab to see which paint colors and codes are associated with your VIN.Other options5. If you don't have an Internet connection, take your VIN number to your local Mercedes-Benz service department or auto-body shop. Either place will be able to help you look up and decode the VIN number.6. Ask your local reference librarian. Many libraries have auto repair manuals and books in their reference section.7. Join an...
How to Install Spark Plugs in a 1997 BMW 328i
1. Look on the underside of the 328i’s hood and find the emissions label. Find the spark plug gap listed on the emissions label. Check the gap on all six new NGK BKR6EK, or equivalent spark plugs, with a spark plug gap tool. If the gap is not within the specifications listed on the emissions label, exchange the spark plugs for new ones, as they are not adjustable.2. Unscrew the engine oil cap and pull upward on the passenger’s side of the engine cover -- the one that reads “BMW” -- to remove it, exposing the ignition coils below it.3. Pull outward on the retaining tabs on a coil pack and...
How to Troubleshoot an Audi Oxygen Sensor
1. Locate the OBD port next to the fuse box (on the left), down in the driver's-side foot well of the Audi.2. Plug the power connector from the OBD scan tool into the open port next to the fuse panel.3. Turn the ignition key to the "II" position, and wait for the scan tool to retrieve the trouble codes from the computer.4. Read the display on the OBD scan tool. A reading of P1101, P1115, P1116, P1117, P1118, P1119, P1120, P1121 or P1122 indicates a problem with the oxygen sensor on your Au...
How to Reset 2001 BMW 325I Maintenance Indicator
1. Insert the key in the ignition, but do not turn on the vehicle.2. Press and hold the odometer reset button, located on the instrument panel.3. Turn the ignition switch to the 'ON' position. Continue to hold down the odometer button until it reads 'RESET.' Release the reset button.4. Press and hold down the odometer reset button until 'RESET' blinks. Release the odometer reset button.5. Press and hold down the odometer reset button until 'RESET' is replaced with 'END SIA.' Release the odometer reset butt...
How to Buy a Car in Europe for the Military
Buying an American Car while stationed in Europe1. You can buy a U.S. brand through the Military Advantage Program, which offers Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Harley-Davidson and Buell vehicles. You can customize a car through the Military Advantage Program, and military personnel are given rebates and low pricing options.2. Decide how you will pay for the car. Dealers at the Military Advantage Program will work directly with your lender of choice to secure low rate financing.3. Decide when and where you want to pick up your car. The Military Advantage Program will deliver...
The Location of the Fuel Relay on a Mercedes
1. Ensure that the Mercedes-Benz engine is turned off.2. Examine the rear compartment area on the passenger's side of the trunk area.3. Unscrew the bolts of the trim panel with a socket wrench. Lift the panel off and set the component aside. The fuel pump relay will be mounted in the fenderwell, identifiable as a black rectangular block similar in appearance to a wall cell phone charg...
How to Change the Transmission Fluid on a ML430 Benz
1. Park the ML430 on a flat surface and make sure the engine is cool. If the car has been driven recently, wait at least 30 minutes for the heat to dissipate. Raise the car on jack stands to reach the underside of the engine more easily. Slide under the car and locate the transmission drain pan. It is a large, metal tank held with eight bolts beneath the middle of the engine.2. Place a collection pan beneath the drain pan. Use the 1/2-inch socket wrench to remove all but one bolt on the drain pan. Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the fluid to drain into the collection pan. When it stops spilling...
DIY: 2003 BMW 530i Lights
Halogen Headlights, Parking and Standing Lamps1. Turn off the engine on your 2003 BMW 530i if it is running. Put on the gloves and open the hood.2. Turn the outer bulb holder to the left to remove the low-beam headlight. Turn the inner bulb holder to the left to remove the high-beam bulb.3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and install a new H7 bulb in its place.4. Reinstall the bulb holder to its initial position and close the hood.Front Turn Signals5. Turn off the car engine if it is running. Put on the gloves and open the hood.6. Turn the turn-signal bulb holder to the left to remove...
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