1. Park the car on a flat and level surface. Ensure the back wheels are chocked. Loosen the lug nuts on the two front wheels. Do not remove the lugs until the car is lifted.2. Place a jack under the front cross member of the car and raise it high enough to place jack stands under the cross member. Lower the car onto the jack stands.3. Unscrew the lug nuts on the driver side of the car. Pull the wheel off the axle. Place it to the side.4. Unbolt the caliper by unscrewing the bolts in the back with a socket wrench. Pull the caliper off and place it in the shock tower. Do not let the caliper...
How to Keep My Audi Running for a Long Time
1. Have the Audi's oil changed every 5,000 miles. Save your receipts for proof of oil changes. Use only synthetic oil. Audi honors warranties on its cars only if you provide proof of oil changes and that synthetic oil was used, according to the Engine Oil Bible.2. Rotate the tires every 10,000 miles. When bringing the Audi in to have the tires rotated, also have the alignment checked and fixed if needed. Keeping the tires aligned prevents the steering column from wearing out prematurely.3. Replace the Audi's spark plugs every 35,000 miles or every three years, whichever comes first. Use...
How to Replace a Mercedes Mass Air Flow Sensor
1. Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the negative terminal on the battery.2. Remove the wiring harness from the mass air flow sensor by pressing in on the tab on the wiring harness and then pulling it out.3. Unscrew the bolts on the mass air flow sensor using a socket wrench.4. Remove the screw on the air hose clamps on either side of the mass air flow sensor.5. Disconnect the hoses and remove the sensor. Replace the old sensor with the new one.6. Reattach the hoses to the new mass air flow sensor and secure them in place by tightening the screws on the clamps.7. ...
Instructions on How to Install a CD Player in a Car
1. Remove the old car stereo. The majority of factory-issued car stereos are locked in place by tabs located on the side of the unit. Owners can buy custom keys from car audio retailers or directly from the manufacturer. The clips can also be released by using bent coat hangers or a flat head screwdriver pushed into the tabs to unclip the lock. Gently pull out the old stereo once the clips are released.2. Disconnect the old stereo. Pull out the black radio antenna from the rear of the old stereo. Push the tab on the side of the wire harness that has all the connecting wires for the power,...
How to Reprogram BMW Keys
1. Get in your vehicle and shut the doors. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the 'ON' position (without cranking). Hold it for two seconds, then turn the ignition off and remove the key.2. Hold down the unlock button and quickly press the lock button three times.3. Release the unlock button. The door locks will flash, signaling that the programming is complete.4. Place the key in the ignition and toggle between 'ON' and 'OFF' to finali...
How to Replace BMW Performance Brakes
Taking the Old Brakes Off1. Empty the brake fluid from the vehicle. The fluid is corrosive and can cause serious problems if it starts to leak unexpectedly.2. Use a breaker bar to loosen the wheel bolts on the first wheel. Do notremove them yet.3. Jack up the front of the vehicle, using jack stands to help support the axle and frame4. Loosen the rotor-retaining screw on either side of the BMW. Do not remove them yet.5. Remove the retaining clip with a flat-head screwdriver and set it aside.6. Remove the protective caps over the caliper guide bolts and then remove the bolts themselves....
How to Replace Audi Brake Rotors
1. Park the Audi on a flat surface and put the parking brake on. If you will be replacing the front rotors first, place wheel chocks behind the rear wheels. If you're replacing the rear rotors first, place wheel chocks behind the front wheels.2. Slide the floor jack under a solid part of the car frame on the end of the car that you'll be working on first. Carefully pump the jack and raise the car until it's high enough to slide jack stands underneath.3. Slide two jack stands under the car on opposite sides of the end you're working on. Make sure they're positioned under solid parts of the...
How to Remove amp; Replace the Cooling Thermostat in a 2001 BMW 325I
1. Use a floor jack to lift the front of the BMW. Remove the splash guard under the engine. This is held on with screws and plastic plugs that are removed by hand. Turn on the ignition, set the heater to 91 degrees and set the fan to the low speed. This will get the coolant out of the heater core.2. Locate the radiator fill cap in the engine bay and loosen the bleeder screw with a screwdriver. Make sure you let the car cool down enough if it has been driven recently.3. Locate and remove the two blue radiator screws located directly beneath where the radiator fill cap is located. Place a...
How to Change the Fuel Pump on a BMW Series 5
1. Park the car in a well-lit, well-ventilated area. Disconnect the cable that goes to the negative battery terminal. Unscrew the gas cap to relieve pressure in the fuel tank. Lift the vehicle with a floor jack and lower it safely onto a pair of jack stands placed under the car.2. Pull the rubber boots back that protect the electrical connections on the fuel pump. Loosen and remove the small nuts that hold the connections to the fuel pump. Clean the area where the fuel lines connect to the pump.3. Pinch the lines on either side of the pump (one to the tank and one to the fuel injection...
How to Pair an iPhone With a Mercedes Benz
1. Open the App Store on your iPhone. Tap 'Search' and type 'mbrace' into the search bar, then hit the 'Search' button on the keyboard. Tap the listing for the app, tap the 'Free' button, tap it again when it turns green and enter your Apple ID and password when the dialog box appears. The app appears on your iPhone's home screen.2. Sign up for mbrace on your Mercedes if your vehicle did not come with it or if you do not already have it. Contact your local dealer, or call 800 FOR MERCedes to speak to a representative about your options. Only models made after 2005 contain the necessary software.3....
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