Removing the Faulty Alternator1. Park your BMW in an area where the front of the vehicle is openly accessible.2. Turn off the engine. Pop the hood and remove the negative (black) terminal from the vehicle's battery using a crescent wrench.3. Climb under the vehicle and locate the swing pulley along the serpentine belt assembly. The swing pulley is slightly larger than other pulleys in the assembly and is located on the end of a long arm. It is also accompanied by a brass bolt end known as the 'auto tensioner.'4. Connect a crescent wrench to the auto tensioner and twist it counterclockwise....
DIY: Oil Change for a 2006 Audi A3
1. Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes in order to make the oil warm enough to drain completely. Shut the engine off. Raise the car, one side at a time, on the sub-frame just behind the front wheels, using the floor jack.2. Place a jack stand on each side, directly behind the floor jack. Lower the car onto the stands. Remove the metal engine cover bolts, using a socket -- the bolts are located under the front of the car. Lower the cover and move it aside.3. Place the drain pan under the drain plug, located toward the rear of the engine oil pan. Remove the plug, using a...
How to Remove a 1999 BMW 328I Fog Light
1. Open the front hood on the car.2. Look down at the back portion of the fog light on the engine side. The fog lights are located on the right and left sides of the front of the car.3. Locate the small, black release clip on the back of the fog light housing.4. Note the location of the release clip and then move to the fog light itself in the front of the car.5. Locate the hole next to the fog light that will allow you to insert the long screwdriver.6. Lay a towel down below the fog light in case it falls out of the car and you can't catch it. While looking down into the engine compartment,...
How to Manually Close the Sunroof in a C
1. Remove the lens on the overhead light by prying it off with a screwdriver.2. Slide the locking tabs towards the windshield and pull down on the housing to remove the inside of the roof light assembly. Leave the wiring connected.3. Insert the S shaped Allen wrench supplied with the vehicle into the left side motor hole.4. Turn the crank clockwise to close the sunro...
How to Replace Car Keys
1. Gather your car registration, VIN (vehicle identification number), and driver's license in case this information is needed to replace car keys. You may need to show proof of ownership to ensure the car that needs a new key is not stolen.2. Call a locksmith. Tell the locksmith what make and model of car it is that you need a key for. The locksmith will know if the key can be made by them or not. Some licensed locksmiths have codes that allow them to replace car keys.If the locksmith is able to make a new car key, have them replace the car key if the price is right.3. If the locksmith is...
How to Reset a Transmission Controller
1. Place the vehicle's transmission into park and turn off the engine. Set the parking brake and turn the ignition to the 'ON' position, but don't crank or start the engine.2. Plug an automotive scan tool into the vehicle's diagnostic communications port. This port is generally located underneath the dashboard on the driver's side of the vehicle, just below the steering column.3. Press the power button on the scan tool and wait for it to boot up. Select 'Transmission' from the scan tool's main menu screen, and then choose 'Transmission Controller.' Select 'Clear all Current and Stored Codes.'4....
How to Troubleshoot the Check Engine Light of a BMW 540i
1. Open the driver's side door and place the BMW's keys into the ignition. Don't turn the key or start the car. Just leave the keys there for later use.2. Connect the BMW's diagnostic outlet with a diagnostic scanner. You will find this outlet beneath the BMW's dashboard.3. Turn the key in the ignition. Try turning on the electrical system only, and wait to see if a code pops up on the scanner. If it doesn't, start the BMW's engine.4. Read the codes that appear on the scanner, and write them down.5. Turn the BMW off, and disconnect the diagnostic scanner. Exit the vehicle.6. ...
How to Install Clear Corners for BMW 330Ci
1. Research and purchase a clear corner turn signal kit that is compatible with your BMW 330CI. Note that different models require different size corner lenses.2. Open your hood. Locate the oval opening behind the corner turn lens in the front right or left corner of your engine compartment, depending upon which turn signal you start working on.3. Shine your flashlight inside the oval hole behind the corner turn lens to locate the plastic clip. This plastic clip holds the corner turn lens in place.4. Place your flat-head screwdriver into the oval hole behind the turn lens. Push down and...
How to Remove the Seat Headrest on a Mazda
1. Locate the 'Stop-Catch' release button located on the top of the seat, just below the headrest. Depending on your model, the 'Stop-Catch' release button is usually on the side that is closest to the door of the vehicle.2. Press and hold in the 'Stop-Catch' release button on the seat with one hand.3. Lift the headrest up toward the ceiling of your Mazda with your other hand while continuing to press in the 'Stop-Catch' release button. You will hear a clicking noise as it passes through all of the adjustment notches.4. Pull the headrest out of the two adjustment holes to remove the headrest...
How to Change the Battery on a BMW 3 Series
1. Park your BMW, turn it off completely, and engage the parking brake.2. Open the hood of the car using the release switch by the steering wheel, or with the latch on the hood itself.3. Remove the brackets holding the battery in place using the screwdriver.4. Remove the terminals from the old battery. You may need to use the wrench to get them off. Remove the negative ('-') terminal first, then the positive ('+') terminal.5. Take out the old battery, and dispose of it safely.6. Install the new battery, and replace the terminals, first the positive, then the negative.7. Turn the...
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