Instructions1. Get inside the Mercedes Kompressor C180, fasten your seat-belt and put the key into the ignition.2. Ensure that the transmission of the Mercedes C180 is in the neutral position and that either the hand or foot brake are being applied.3. Twist the ignition key and start the car.4. Hold the Mercedes C180 in neutral momentarily until engine speed has steadied, the car is operating normally and has started to warm up for better performance.5. Shift the Mercedes C180 into either first gear or reverse with the shift stick and with the clutch pressed in fully with your foot,...
How to Find a Mercedes G500 Wagon for Sale in Texas
1. Call the Mercedes Benz dealerships nearest to you. Mercedes dealerships work through a network, and if one dealership does not have the model, body type or engine you are looking for, they will find you another that does. The dealership will call you with all the information on each car available, and you can make an appointment with them to see and test drive any or all of them. Some of the largest Mercedes dealerships in Texas are Mercedes Benz of Austin; Mercedes Benz of Houston and Mercedes Benz of Sugarland.2. Check for deals online. Many dealerships that are not solely for Mercedes...
How to Replace the Front Brake Pads on a Mercedes 300 SE
1. Loosen the lug nuts on each front wheel slightly with the tire iron, turning them no more than 1/2 turn each. Firmly apply the parking brake. Slide the jack under the frame on one side of the front end and lift until the tire has cleared the ground. Unscrew the lug nuts the rest of the way and pull the wheel off.2. Unbolt and the brake caliper with a socket wrench and remove it from the rotor. Hold it securely to prevent excess stress being placed on the brake line. Work a flat-head screwdriver behind the old pads and pry them out.3. Place the new brake pads inside the caliper and press...
How to Change the Shock Absorber on a BMW
1. Park the vehicle in a well-lit area that is also flat and level. Loosen the lug nuts for the wheel that has the shock you will be replacing. Lift the car using a floor jack and lower it onto jack stands. Finish removing the wheel and set it out of the way.2. Spray degreaser where the lower part of the strut is bolted to the suspension and wipe it down with a rag. Disconnect any lines that are fastened to brackets on the strut housing. Depending on the model, this can include the brake line and the brake wear sensor line. Remove the wheel speed sensor for ABS-equipped cars. This is held...
How to Troubleshoot a Mercedes Benz E320
Smell1. Move to where you are able to smell for a sulfurous odor coming from your engine and then examine your Mercedes Benz E320's battery. Smelling this odor is often a sign that your battery is leaking electrolytes. Should the sulfurous smell persist while your Mercedes Benz E320's engine remains running, you definitely need to examine your engine's exhaust system as well as its fuel systems to ensure that there is no damage to any of the components. If you have determined that the battery is the trouble, visit your local auto parts store and purchase a new battery.2. Examine your Mercedes...
DIY BMW 540I Thermostat
1. Slide the drain pan under the radiator petcock. Open the petcock and allow 2 pints of coolant to drain. Ensure that the drain pan is clean, so that you can reuse the coolant.2. Loosen the hose clamp at the thermostat, using a screwdriver. Pull the hose off the thermostat. Unbolt the three retaining bolts on for the thermostat housing, using the appropriate socket. Remove the housing. Pull the thermostat out of the housing, or engine, if it doesn't stick to the housing.3. Clean the gasket mounting surfaces, using the rubber scraper and rags. Install the O-ring on the thermostat housing....
How to Copy a BMW Key
1. Locate the motorcycle registration or title. Obtain the key code if available. Make sure the paperwork displays your VIN number.2. Verify the vehicle identification number (VIN) to that on the bike. The VIN is located on the right hand side of the steering head.3. Bring your driver's license, registration and key code to the closest BMW Motorrad dealer's parts department to request a replacement k...
How to Remove W208 Headlights
1. Prop open the hood.2. Remove the three top mounting bolts from the headlight assembly with your socket wrench.3. Remove the top fender mounting bolts with your socket wrench from inside the engine compartment near the fender on the side that has the headlight you wish to remove.4. Disconnect the wiring harness from the rear of the headlight.5. Pull the headlight toward you as far past the fender as possible. Hold the fender away from the headlight and pull the headlight the rest of the way out. Have a friend hold the fender aside as you pull the headlight, as doing both by yourself...
How to Make BMW Games
BMW Flash Cards1. Visit your local car dealership for vehicle information.Gather information about BMWs from a local BMW dealership, magazine advertisements or BMW.com.2. Cut photos from colorful brochures for fun-looking flash cards.Cut out photos of BMW models, accessories and colors you want to learn about or would like to be able to identify. Cut out the text that matches the photos and keep it with the correct photos.3. Attach each photo to one side of an index card with glue. On the other side of the same index card, attach the text that matches the photos.4. Memorize the information...
How Do I Remove a Battery from a BMW R1100RT?
1. Locate the seat-release lock under the tail light. Unlock the seat with the ignition key and pull it off the motorcycle's frame.2. Remove the bolts from the left-middle fairing with an Allen wrench. Remove the left-middle fairing from the motorcycle to reveal the battery tray on the left side of the fuel tank.3. Pull the rubber retaining strap off the battery tray. Remove the negative wire lead bolt from the battery with a Phillips screwdriver. Pull the negative wire lead away from the battery and the motorcycle's frame. Pull the battery out of the tray until the positive wire lead is...
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