How to Pair a Mercedes Bluetooth

Pair a Mercedes Bluetooth With Your Phone
1. Select the 'Bluetooth' option from your cell phone's 'Settings' menu and choose its 'Discover' mode.
2. Press the 'TEL' key on the car's radio to activate the telephone screen on the car's display.
3. Press the 'Phone List' option on the Mercedes-Benz display and then select the 'Update' option.
4. Choose the phone that is in discovery mode by tapping its name on the car display panel.
5. Create and enter a passcode four to 16 digits long in the Mercedes-Benz hand-free system and confirm the code by selecting 'OK,'
6. Enter the passcode on your cell phone when promoted, watching for a pop-up window confirmation notice entitled, 'Authorization procedure successful.'

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How to Aim 2005 Audi Headlights

1. Park your Audi so that it is 25 feet away from the garage and facing a closed garage door.
2. Turn on the headlights and open the hood.
3. Turn the adjustment screws on the top of the headlight-housing assembly until the center of the headlight beam is positioned at the bottom of the garage door where the door meets the ground and until both of the headlight beams overlap each other by 50 percent.

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How to Remove a Headlight in a 2002 Audi A4

1. Open the hood on the Audi and secure.
2. Remove two screws on top of the headlight assembly with the Phillips screwdriver. This is the part that holds it in place.
3. Locate the two screws at the base of the headlight assembly inside the engine compartment. Unscrew them using the long flat edged screwdriver.
4. Pull the headlight assembly out carefully about 4 inches.
5. Reach around the back of the headlight assembly. Release the metal clip that secures the wiring on the back of the headlight.
6. Pull the headlight out carefully towards yourself.

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How to Get Invited to NYC Fashion Week

1. Consider taking on a part or full-time job at one of the many exclusive boutiques or high-end department stores in Manhattan. If you make a name for yourself in the field, you may receive an invitation to one or more of the designer's shows. And even if you don't get a personally addressed invitation, you may be able to get a pass to attend from the one of your co-workers.
2. Volunteer your time to help out during Fashion Week. You can contact IMG, which runs the event, and ask if you can be added to their volunteer list. Just make sure to do so well in advance, since many people are competing for limited openings to do this.
3. Sign up for some fashion classes at one of the well-respected fashion schools in NYC. Many students are invited to help with the shows or to at least to come and watch, so they will get some first-hand experience with this important event.
4. Become friendly with salespeople at the better stores where you shop. Sometimes they have passes that they can offer to their best customers, so don't be afraid to ask.
5. Start writing for a fashion magazine or website, or start a fashion blog. If you have press credentials, you can apply through the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week website to cover the events. Understand, though, that space is limited and goes to the well-known media representatives first (see Resources below).
6. Get dressed up and stand outside the guards at fashion week if all else fails. Once all of the invited guests are seated, if there is extra standing room, well-dressed people who are on hand can sometimes be allowed in. (Just keep in mind that the more well-known designers shows are usually packed.)
7. Realize that each designer makes up her own guest list, so you will need to be invited separately to each show you plan to attend.
8. Understand that there are a few ways to buy tickets to attend. American Express offers special seats to a small number of its cardholders. In addition, Couture Fashion Week sells tickets at different price points to see the high-end international designers' collections (see Resources below).

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How to Change Front Brakes on a 2005 BMW X5

1. Remove brake fluid from the brake master cylinder with a turkey baster until it is only half full. Transfer the removed fluid to a small container.
2. Loosen the X5's front lug nuts with a ratchet and socket.
3. Raise the front of the BMW with a floor jack and place jack stands beneath the frame rails. Lower the X5 until only the jack stands support its weight. Remove the lug nuts and pull the front wheels from the SUV.
4. Unplug the wiring harness that pluggs into the rear of the brake caliper.
5. Insert the blade of a flat-head screwdriver under the retaining spring holding the outer brake pad to the caliper and pry it away from the pad and caliper. Inspect the retaining spring for visible wear or bending. Discard and replace the retaining spring if bending or wear exist.
6. Pull the plastic plugs off the rear of the brake caliper, exposing the caliper bolts. Remove the caliper bolts with a ratchet and a hex-bit socket. Pull the caliper off the rotor and hang it from a nearby suspension component, using a bungee strap.
7. Pull the outer brake pad from the caliper. Insert the blade of a flat-head screwdriver under the inner brake pad and pry up until you can grab it. Pull the inner brake pad from the caliper -- notice that a metal clip goes into the caliper piston to hold the pad in place.
8. Remove the rotor by removing the screw in the center of the rotor with a ratchet and hex-bit socket and pulling the rotor off the X5.
9. Measure the thickness of the rotor's disc in four places with a micrometer. Compare the thickness of the rotor with the minimum thickness specification of 1.35 inches on a 13.1-by-1.4-inch rotor and 1.1 inches on a 13.1-by-1.2-inch rotor.
10. Discard the rotor and replace it with a new one if it is thinner than the minimum thickness or has any visual defects (grooves, hot spots or mirror-like shine), as you cannot machine the X5's rotors. Leave the rotor as is if it is thicker than the minimum thickness and no visual defects exist.
11. Place the new or original rotor back on the X5 and tighten the center screw to 12 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and a hex-bit socket.
12. Place BMW tool No. 34-1-050 (front caliper piston adjustment tool) so that the paddles are inside the caliper, positioned just like brake pads. Tighten the hand crank on the end of the tool until the internal caliper piston presses fully into the caliper.
13. Apply a thin coat of disc brake grease to the rear of the brake pads and the mating surfaces on the caliper and caliper bracket.
14. Place the inner brake pad so that the clip on the rear of the pad lines up with the hole in the brake caliper. Press the inner brake pad until it fully seats inside the caliper piston. Insert the outer brake pad on the caliper. The brake pads have either an 'L' or an 'R' stamped on them. Make certain to mount pads with the 'R' stamped on them on the passenger's side of the X5 and the 'L' pads on the driver's side.
15. Set the brake caliper back on the rotor and tighten the caliper bolts to 81 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and a hex-bit socket.
16. Install the new or old outer brake pad retainer and press the tabs of the retainer into the holes on the brake caliper.
17. Plug the wiring harness back into the rear of the brake caliper.
18. Reinstall the X5's front wheels and hand-tighten the lug nuts. Raise the SUV from the jack stands with a floor jack and remove the jack stands from under the BMW. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
19. Tighten the front wheels to 90 foot-pounds in a crisscross pattern, using a torque wrench and a socket.
20. Press and release the brake pedal until it feels firm. Check the fluid level in the brake master cylinder and add DOT 4 brake fluid until the level reaches 'Max' on the master cylinder.
21. Insert the key in the X5's ignition and turn it to the '1' position. Leave the key in this position for at least 30 seconds to clear the brake pad lining light. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.
22. Take the old brake fluid to a used automotive fluid recycling center for proper disposal. Many auto parts stores perform this task free of charge.

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How to Improve a BMW 128i

1. Modify the suspension with lowering springs and performance shocks. One thing the 1 Series suffers from in stock form is a suspension that is softer than optimal for outright road holding. The solution is to remove the stock springs and shocks and upgrade them with stiffer lowering springs, which lower the car's center of gravity, reduce body roll and also help the car look better. Combine the springs with performance shocks.
2. Install wider performance wheels and stickier tires. A set of lighter alloys will make your 128i feel more nimble and also make it look more performance oriented. There are many, many choices when it comes to aftermarket wheels for BMWs. The 128 comes with run-flat tires from the factory, which are heavy and do not provide as much grip as performance tires. Upgrade the tires with non-run-flat ones made from a softer-compound rubber for increased grip. Wider wheels are necessary when installing wider tires.
3. Upgrade the exhaust. The 128’s engine sounds nice in stock form, but is on the quiet side and is also relatively restrictive. Installing a larger-diameter performance exhaust will let the engine breath more freely thanks to the larger exhaust tubing in conjunction with a more free-flowing muffler. This will also sound far better than the stock exhaust.
4. Upgrade the intake and the electronics on the engine. Though the 128i is not as easy to tune for more horsepower as the turbocharged 135i variant, there are still a few ways to get more power from the engine beyond the exhaust. Start with a performance air intake, which replaces the restrictive stock air box with larger-diameter tubing and a larger filter. This results in more cold, dense air being delivered to the engine, which is good for horsepower. BMW itself offers an upgraded factory intake for the 128i. Another helpful modification is a performance upgrade for the 128i’s computer. This needs to be done by a company with the proper computer equipment and software.
5. Upgrade the brakes. With your 128i faster and better handling, you may want to think about upgrading its stopping ability as well. Here, you can start with performance brake pads that will offer more aggressive stopping power. If you want to truly upgrade the brakes, install a brake kit that uses larger calipers, rotors and braided steel brake lines for a significant reduction in stopping ability.

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How to Reset an S8 Service Interval

1. Locate the trip-meter knob in the lower center of the gauge cluster. The knob is black and you use it to reset your mileage on your tip-meter.
2. Push inward on the knob until the service interval light starts to flash. This generally takes about 10 seconds.
3. Let the knob out, and then tap it in one time quickly to turn off the light.

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How to Install a 1992 BMW 325 I Heater Control Valve

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. The BMW 325 battery is located in the trunk. Let the vehicle cool off for at least 30 minutes prior to beginning procedure.
2. Remove the two screws mounting the air box assembly on the right side of the engine bay. Removing the air box assembly will allow you easier access to the heater control valve. Remove the clamps connecting the air intake hose and set the box and hose aside
3. Disconnect the electrical module from the base of the valve. Use the flat-head screwdriver to remove the clamps holding the upper and lower valve hose. Make note of their position; the upper and lower hoses cannot be swapped during installation. Clamp off the hoses to minimize leakage and prevent contaminants from entering the system.
4. Use the torx screwdriver to remove the three screws mounting the heater control valve, and then remove the valve.
5. Place the new valve in its spot and attach the screws to mount it. Remove the clamps and reconnect the upper and lower hose to the proper location on the valve. Replace the electrical connection to the valve and reinstall the air box assembly.

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How to debadge a car or remove car logos

1. The very first thing to do is confirm that the badge is held on by adhesive only, and that it is not riveted or screwed on. A lot of logos and emblems that are inset in hoods or trunk lids are actually bolted onto the car. Open the hood or trunk, and look in the back where the logo sits for bolts. Unbolt these, and remove them from the car. If the logo is inset, you will have to fill it with bondo and repaint, but that is for another article. To remove the adhesive only badges, read on!
2. Spray a bug and tar remover of your choice around the seal of the emblem holding it onto your car. This will help to loosen up the glue around the edges of the badge/emblem. Again, this works best for the emblems that are on the flat parts of your car. If the emblem is inset, then it might have a bolt holding it on. Wipe off any excess tar or bug remover.
3. Take your hair dryer and put it on high-heat. Aim it at the badge you want to remove. I recommend that you use a hair dryer instead of a hot air gun because it will not get hot enough to cause any damage to your paint or badge/emblem. You need to keep the hair dryer aimed at the badge until the badge and the metal around the badge are hot to the touch - like on a really sunny day. Keep the hair dryer about 3-6 inches off the badge to optimize the heating of the adhesive. It will take roughly around 10-15 minutes of directly applied heat to start loosening up the adhesive.
4. Take your plastic spatula and gently start to pry around the edges of the badge or emblem - working from the bottom of the badge up. The key here is to try and start to remove the adhesive that holds the badge to the car away from the car body. DO THIS GENTLY, as we do not want to break the emblem. You might want to use them later, or sell them on eBay. When working around the edges of the emblem / badge, you want to try and get a small slit started between the emblem and the car with the plastic spatula. If you can not get any separation, you need to apply more heat for another 5-10 minutes or so.
5. Put on your thick cotton gloves, and then cut about a foot of 10-20lb fishing line. Wrap one end of the fishing line around the pointer finger of your left hand, and then wrap one end around the pointer finger of your right hand. This is why you are wearing gloves - to keep the line from biting into your fingers. Wrap it gently, and not too tight. Using your fingers and thumbs, try to work the fishing line up into the slit you made on the emblem like a saw. You actually want to use a sawing motion with the fishing line and work it up behind the emblem from the bottom to the top. Try to cut close to the emblem. If you are not able to move it along, apply more heat for a longer amount of time until you can get the fishing line up behind the emblem and use the plastic spatula to help you pry up on the emblem/badge.
6. Work the fishing line up behind the emblem until it pops off. Do this for every emblem you want to remove. Do not worry about cleaning off the adhesive left over until you remove every badge.
7. Once the entire badge and emblem are off of the car, you will want to clean off the remaining dirt, grime, and adhesive. You will see some discoloration, but that is mostly because of street dirt and adhesive. Spray your bug and tar remover onto the left over residue, and use your finger nail or plastic spatula to scratch it all off.
8. Take some soap and water and wash the back of your car when all of the adhesive and dirt is gone. You are finished!

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How to Find Information on Mercedes

1. Check your mail. Mercedes-Benz will notify you via postal mail when a recall is issued for a Mercedes-Benz vehicle that you own.
2. Call the Mercedes-Benz customer service hotline toll-free by dialing 800-367-6372. The hotline deals with all recall issues and general customer complaints or concerns. A Mercedes-Benz customer service representative will be able to assist you with any questions you may have pertaining to a recall and can also help you find an authorized service center for your car.
3. Search online for a recall concerning your specific Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Find your vehicle identification number (VIN). Your owner's manual will detail where the VIN is located in your car. It's typically found on the driver's side of your car's dashboard, on the front of the engine block or, on older Mercedes-Benz models, on the inside of the wheel hub of the front wheel on the driver's side. Enter this VIN number into the appropriate field at Carfax.com for an instant overview of any relevant recalls.
4. Review the databases of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation. This office of the U.S. government oversees all automobile recalls in America. Fill out the online form, entering criteria such as the make and model of the car, to see any current or past Mercedes-Benz recalls that are in effect.

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