1. Lift the BMW's hood and loosen the bolt that holds the grounding cable to the negative battery terminal post with a 10 mm wrench. Lift the cable from the battery and set it aside.2. Open the trunk. Remove the three plastic fasteners that hold the carpet panel of the trunk on the driver's side to the side of the cargo area with a flat-head screwdriver. Remove the metal tie-down located on the bottom of the panel with a Torx T-40 socket and drive.3. Remove the plastic caps from the top side of the plastic panel at the back edge of the trunk with a flat-head screwdriver or trim panel removal...
How Do I Remove a Headlight Lens on a Mercedes 300E?
1. Open the hood, and secure it. Look behind the headlight you are working on and find the plastic release clip behind the turn signal. Slide this clip forward, remove the turn signal and put it aside.2. Remove the filler panel located just below the headlight assembly by removing the two screws that hold it in place using a screwdriver. Put these screws aside.3. Find the black plastic filler panel connected to the headlight assembly, and remove the bolts that hold it into place. There will be two bolts on the top part and one or two on the bottom (most likely 8-mm bolts) depending on the...
How to Change a BMW Driveshaft Bearing
1. Raise your BMW with the floor jack and place it on jack stands. You can either raise one side of it or raise it at all four corners. Either way, make sure it is raised high enough to allow you to comfortably reach the driveshaft. Also, make sure that the car is safely supported since you will be working underneath. You can slide a couple of wheels and tires under as well for added safety.2. Spray penetrating oil on all the bolts that are going to be removed and let the oil soak in (the longer the better). Disconnect any sensors that go from the gearbox to the driveshaft. Not all models...
How to Reset a BMW E46
1. Attach the tool to the data link connector, located under the BMW's dashboard.2. Switch on the BMW's ignition.3. Watch for the screen on the tool to illuminate and select 'BMW' using the scroll buttons on the tool and then push the reset tool's 'OK' button.4. Select the 'E46' model with the scroll buttons and push the 'OK' button.5. Select 'Reset of Service Warning Light' with the scroll buttons and push the 'OK' button.6. Anticipate for screen to read 'Reset Ok!'7. Switch off the BMW E46's ignition and remove the tool from the vehic...
How to Remove the Door Trim on a 1990 300E Mercedes Benz
1. Warm up the heat gun by turning it on and letting it stand for a few minutes.2. Run it back and forth over the trim but not touching it. Just enough to soften up the adhesive backing.3. Set a cloth under the beginning part of the trim and slide the trim removal tool along the cloth and up under the trim to pry it up.4. Work the removal tool and the cloth along the entire length of each piece of trim to pry it off the vehicle. Do this carefully if you wish to reuse the trim because it can crack or chip easily.5. Pull the trim gently away from the vehicle door and set it asi...
How to Refill the Transmission in a BMW 318
1. Drive the BMW 318 for at least 20 minutes. The most accurate measurement of transmission fluid level can be achieved only when the fluid is warm.2. Park on a level surface.3. Apply the hand brake (emergency brake).4. Apply the foot brake and move the gear selector through each gear. The engine should be running for this run through the gears.5. Check the transmission fluid level on the dipstick located under the hood, near the left fender. First wipe the fluid from the indicator, replace the dipstick then pull it out again to read the level. There are two lines indicating 'low'...
How to Change the Water Pump in a Mercedes C280
1. Make sure you have the proper water pump for your car. The best way to ensure this is by using the chassis number of the car when you buy the water pump from the parts distributor. A water pump for a C280 usually runs around $250. Before trying to loosen the water pump bolts, it is also a good idea to spray some type of lubricant on the bolts to make them easier to remove.2. Jack the car up and place it securely on jack stands. Drain the radiator with the drain valve at the bottom of the radiator.3. Open the hood and remove the fan shroud, fan belt, power steering pump and hoses that...
How to Test an ABS Speed Sensor
1. Elevate the rear of the vehicle in a secure position with a car jack, and place it on jack stands. Place wheel blocks around the front tires. Remove the rear tires to test the ABS speed sensors.2. Locate where the engine's electrical wiring harness meets the sensor's electrical wiring harness. This is generally in proximity and secured around the strut housing in the wheel well in the front and the shocks in the rear.3. Remove the sensor from its position using a quarter-inch ratchet with an 8- to 10-mm socket, which is generally located by the heat shield on the caliper.4. Examine...
How to Reset My E38 Instrument Cluster
1. Turn the ignition off, if it is on. Leave the key in the ignition.2. Locate the trip odometer button on the lower left side of the instrument cluster.3. Press and hold the trip odometer button while turning the key in the ignition to the first position.4. Watch the words that display on the instrument cluster until you see 'Reset' on the display screen, and then release the button. (If 'Reset' doesn't appear, you cannot do a reset because you have not met the minimum consumption limit.)5. Tap the button once more to complete the display res...
How to Change the Transmission Fluid on a 1999 Audi A4
1. Place the front of the Audi on jacks so you can reach below the vehicle more easily. Slide underneath and locate the gear box, which is a round metal object in the center of the car, slightly to the driver-side. Place a pan large enough to hold three quarts of fluid underneath.2. Remove the fill bolt, which is near the rear of the gear box, with the 17mm Allen or socket wrench. Remove the drain bolt in the front of the gear box with the same tool. Wait about 15 minutes until the transmission fluid is finished draining. Wash off the drain and fill bolts while waiting.3. Replace the drain...
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