1. Inspect the paintwork for damage. Scratches, dents and corrosion can all be indicative of greater damage elsewhere. Any scratch on the paint can be expensive, because Mercedes often used limited run paints (restricted to certain cars and years of manufacture). Paint needs to be repaired soon, as it can lead to early rust. Any dents in the body panel could mean that the Mercedes was in an accident and could have frame damage underneath. If there is corrosion in the panel then it is guaranteed that there is rust elsewhere, especially on the undercarriage.2. Open the hood and inspect the engine....
How to Remove the Mirror From a Mercedes Benz 450
1. Park the car in a sunny spot. Try to park the car in an area where the internal temperature of the car reaches above 75 degrees. If you are working in the winter, you can use a small heat gun or hair dryer to warm the adhesive that holds the mirror in place. Allow the Mercedes to sit in the sun for at least two hours.2. Locate the area where the mirror attaches to the button glued to the windshield. A small screw holds the mirror on this button. Unscrew the screw and set it aside.3. Remove any electronic wires attached to the mirror by pulling the wires gently with pliers. These wires...
BMW 530i Troubleshooting
1. Locate and check the Service Advisor for maintenance issues. The Service Advisor is located between the speedometer and tachometer. This gauge keeps track of your mileage and any maintenance issues that need to be addressed in your car. Here you can access the status of your car's brake pads, fluid levels and other general maintenance issues. A service that needs to be updated or is dangerously close to the deadline will be highlighted with a triangle symbol.2. Review your car's Check Control center for indicator lights or malfunctions. Located above the Service Advisor display, the Check...
How to Change the Rear Shocks on an E36
1. Pull back the trunk liner to access the upper shock mounting nuts. Use a socket and ratchet to remove the two nuts that hold the top of the shock to the body of the car.2. Using the floor jack, raise the rear of the car to gain access to the lower shock mounting bolt. Leave the tire in slight contact with the ground. From under the car, remove the large bolt that holds the lower part of the shock to the trailing arm.3. Remove the shock from the car and place it a work bench or on a flat stable surface. Remove the nut that holds the upper strut mount onto the shock. Use a pair of Vise-Grips...
How to Convert to Bluetooth on Mercedes
1. Switch on a Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone and activate the Bluetooth connection on the phone. This procedure varies depending on phone. You may also have to make your phone visible to other devices. Both the Bluetooth settings and the Visibility settings are usually found in the 'Connections' area on the phone's menu.2. From the SYS menu, activate Bluetooth. The SYS button is in the second column of buttons on the audio control unit in the dash. It's the third button down. Press 'SYS' and select 'Activate Bluetooth'. A checkmark will appear.3. Register your phone with the car. Press...
How to Install a Mercedes 107 Rear Seat
1. Park the Mercedes 107 on a flat, level surface and pull the parking brake. Turn off the vehicle.2. Open the back doors of the Mercedes. Peel the carpet from the rear floor of the Mercedes. Push a screwdriver under the carpet and pull upwards if the carpet sticks the to frame.3. Locate the wooden panels on top of the mounting points. Remove the panels by prying them off the car. Set the panels aside.4. Clear any dirt or debris from the mounting points on the floor.5. Slide the rear seat into the Mercedes. Align the mounting brackets on the Mercedes seat with the mounting points on...
How to Replace an Alternator in an S420 Mercedes
1. Disconnect the cable running to the negative battery terminal. Loosen the nut on the cable clamp running to the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench and slide the clamp off the terminal.2. Open the hood and look straight at the front of the engine. You will see a belt that 'snakes' through a system of pulleys. This is the the serpentine belt, also called a 'drive belt.' It needs to be removed in order to remove the alternator. Draw a diagram of the belt path and orientation. You will need this diagram when reinstalling the belt.3. Remove tension on the drive belt with a socket...
How to Use Regular Gasoline in a Mercedes
1. Park your car so that the gas tank is adjacent to the pump.2. Turn off your vehicle, as pumping gas while the engine is running can be hazardous.3. Open your gas tank and unscrew the gas cap so that you can insert the fuel pump.4. Select your method of payment on the pump. If using a credit card, swipe it and follow the on-screen instructions. If you're using cash, go inside and pay the attendant before pumping your gas.5. Select regular unleaded gasoline by removing the pump in the corresponding holster.6. Place the nozzle into your gas tank. Press 'Start' or pull the lever to...
How to Diagnose a Faulty Mass Air Flow Sensor
1. Connect a OBDII-type engine code reader to your car using the connection port underneath the steering wheel area. Turn the ignition to the 'on' position but do not start the engine. Let the code reader connect with the car computer to see if it will generate a code for a faulty mass air flow sensor. Confirm whether the sensor is actually triggering a malfunction code or not. Erase the code stored in the computer using the reader tools. Turn the car off and disconnect the code reader.2. Raise the hood and locate the air filter box. Open the air filter box and pull out the old air filter....
How to Set the Timing on an Audi
1. Put your key in the ignition and start the engine. Shut off all accessories in your car.2. Exit the car and place wheel chocks under the front and back tires of your car. Enter the car and apply the emergency brake firmly. Put the transmission in neutral and gradually bring the engine to a warm idle speed of 925 rpm.3. Exit the car and open the hood to your engine. Allow the engine speed to decrease. Find the engine control module on the right side of the engine and engage the warm idle speed control to keep the engine warm. The engine control module will look like a large computer chip.4....
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