1. Remove the fuel pump fuse by first starting the car, and then removing the fuse. Remove the ground wire from the battery, drain the coolant system, then jack up the front of the car and place the jack stands under the frame. Remove the hood to gain the best possible clearance to the head and set it aside.2. Remove the bolts which hold the exhaust manifold to the engine, but do not remove the manifold itself. Lower the car to the ground then to more easily access the engine. Remove the air filter and hose, plastic timing belt cover, oil dipstick tube, and the throttle body.3. Disconnect...
How to Repair BMW Rims
1. Research online and at auto shops to find paint and lacquer products that match BMW factory alloys. Purchase the silver spray wheel paint and high-gloss clear lacquer that is compatible with your BMW.2. Open the utility compartment in the trunk of your BMW to retrieve the wheel lock needed to loosen the lug nuts on your tires. Raise your car using a jack stand. Loosen the lug nuts, using the wheel lock to remove each tire. Place each tire aside in preparation for the rim-cleaning process.3. Pour paint thinner onto your rims and use a cloth to wipe off grease, brake dust and grime so that...
How to Troubleshoot a BMW 528i
1. Locate the OBDII diagnostic port underneath your 528i's steering wheel. It will be located toward the top of the driver's side foot well.2. Plug the code scanner into the diagnostic port, then turn on your 528i's ignition either all of the way on or to just the accessories position.3. Allow the diagnostic scanner to scan for error codes. This will happen automatically once your 528i's electronics system is activated.4. Take note of the error codes that are displayed on the code scanner and bring them to your local auto parts store, a licensed mechanic, or BMW dealership, where you can...
How do I Put Down the Convertible Top on a 1987 BMW 325i?
1. Lower both the driver- and passenger-side windows. You may damage your windows or your soft top if you skip this step.2. Unlatch both of the two locks above the rear-view mirror. This allows you to lift the top from the front of the car.3. Unlatch the storage compartment for the soft top using the handle on the left rear of the car's interior. Open the storage compartment cover by using the safety catch.4. Raise the cover from the front of the car and pull it backward. Place it in the storage compartment using neat folds. Pay careful attention not to scratch or break the rear window,...
How to Replace a BMW 3 Series Battery
1. Open the trunk of your BMW 3 Series. Wear safety glasses for protection.2. Lift the floor panel up and out of the trunk. The battery is located on the right side of the trunk under a plastic battery cover with three fasteners.3. Loosen the two fasteners on the top of the battery cover by turning them counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver. Loosen the other fastener along the right side of the battery cover using a flat-head screwdriver.4. Lift the battery cover off and remove it. You may need to pull the side trim panel in the trunk up to extract the battery cover.5. Remove...
How to Find out the Interior Color of a Mercedes Benz
1. Contact your Mercedes dealer and give him your Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN. He can use this information to find out your vehicle's original interior colors.2. Check your original purchase sticker. Typically, these stickers highlight many vehicle options, including interior colors or color codes.3. Look for your Mercedes data card in your owner's manual. It provides a series of numbers that represent different vehicle options, including colors. Take the card to your Mercedes dealer to help you decipher all the codes, if descriptions are not available.4. View the Mercedes Benz...
How to Enter a BMW Radio Code
1. Open the hood and check the connection for the battery. Tighten the positive cable clamp retaining nut and then the negative cable clamp retaining nut.2. Put the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 'II' position.3. Turn on the radio power button. The words 'CODE' will appear on the BMW's radio screen.4. Enter the code given to you by your BMW dealer using the numbers on the radio head unit. If you do not have the code, you'll have to call the dealership where you purchased the vehicle and obtain the radio code for your specific B...
How to Copy Audi Keys
1. Examine the Audi key to be copied. Keys vary depending on the year and model and whether you currently use the original or a replacement key.2. Call an local Audi dealer. Give them the year and model of the vehicle and describe the key to be copied. Ask the dealer if the key contains any electronic chips that would prevent it from being copied at a local grocery or hardware store.3. Have the key copied at either the local Audi dealer or a local store, depending on what the dealer says. Always follow the dealer's instructions. If an Audi key is improperly copied, the car may not start...
How to Buy Used Audi Wheels
1. Shop the classified advertisements in your local Sunday newspaper under the 'Tires and Wheels' heading. Sellers usually want their ad in the widely read Sunday edition, so you will get your best selection there. Be prepared to get up early and start making calls on any ads that interest you, as the best deals go fast.2. Look for used Audi wheels in the listings of weekly papers like the 'Thrifty Nickel' and 'Quick Quarter.' These papers have become a go-to place for those buying and selling auto parts, so you stand a good chance of finding what you need.3. Use the increasingly popular...
How to Remove Rear Shocks
1. Open the trunk and remove the trunk lining. Use a screwdriver to help you pry up some of the trim around the wheel wells inside the trunk. Simply wedge the end of the screwdriver behind the trim and pull it up.2. Remove the shock's mounting bolts using a socket wrench. There are bolts holding the shocks in place on both sides of the trunk--one for left, one for right. You may need to use a breaker bar to loosen the mounting bolts.3. Spray penetrating oil on the pinch bolt that holds the spindle housing in place. It should soak for 15 minutes. Then spray again and let it soak for five...
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