1. Check the hood latch.One of the common problems that people have with a Benz is the hood latch. Unlike other types of cars, the Mercedes Benz comes with a two-part latching mechanism that requires a lever inside the car to be released before the hood handle itself can be used to pop open the hood. If you can't open the hood, make sure that the internal lever inside the car has been pulled open. Go back outside and pull open the hood in an upward motion, making sure that you hold the hood through the catch handle. Hold the grille as you do this, becuase the grille is actually a part of the...
How to Remove a Mercedes CD Change Slide Cover
1. Disconnect the Mercedes vehicle's battery with a socket wrench. Remove the negative terminal cable first, then the positive cable.2. Open the driver's side door and locate the two locking tabs on the sides of the Mercedes CD changer.3. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry off both tabs. Slide the screwdriver underneath and lift it upwards to remove the tab.4. Remove the cover once both tabs are removed. Installation is the reverse of remov...
How to Brake in a Mercedes
1. Apply firm pressure to your brake pedal the moment you receive an alert from the Mercedes ABS braking system, the moment you see an obstacle or when you notice the vehicle in front of you braking. On newer models of Mercedes, you will have a pre-safe braking system that can recognize obstacles in front of you. This system will alert you to the hazard by flashing a warning light on your dashboard to catch your attention.2. Apply more pressure to your brake pedal to ensure enough pressure to stop. While Mercedes does employ pre-safe braking that may apply the brake for you automatically,...
How to Change the Headlamp in an E500 Mercedes
1. Engage the parking brake, and turn the ignition off.2. Open the hood, and locate the electrical connector, found at the rear of the headlamp assembly. Press the tab to detach the connector.3. Remove the dust cover from the rear of the headlamp assembly, by pulling it off. Grab the base of the headlamp socket, and turn it, counterclockwise, to remove it from the assembly.4. Pull the old bulb from the socket to remove it. Insert the new bulb into the socket, and insert the socket into the rear of the assembly. Turn the socket clockwise, securing it.5. Replace the dust cover, and reattach...
How to Remove the Crankshaft in a V8 Engine
1. Remove the engine. The steps required to remove the engine vary greatly depending on the engine type and the vehicle, but there are some commonalities. Disconnect the battery and drain the engine oil and coolant. Disconnect the engine's wiring and any vacuum hoses and linkage that attach to the engine. Pay particular attention to the intake manifold when removing vacuum lines. Disconnect the transmission from the engine. Disconnect the motor mounts from the vehicle's frame and lift the engine out of the engine compartment with an engine hoist. Position the engine onto an engine stand.2. ...
How to Lower an Audi TT
Replacing Front Springs1. Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it so that both front wheels are off the ground. Remove the wheels.2. Remove the ABS (antilock brake) wire grommet and cable from the strut and remove the lower 'pinch bolt' that connects the strut to the steering knuckle.3. Compress the spring with the spring compressor to relieve pressure from the suspension. Separate the strut from the steering knuckle (which might take some effort), lowering the lower control arm as needed. Remove the axle from the steering knuckle and lay it on the lower suspension.4. Remove the windshield...
How to Replace a Battery in a BMW 325
1. Locate the battery. On early 325s, the battery will be in the engine compartment under the hood. On later cars, it is in the trunk on the passenger side.2. Turn the 12-mm nut on the negative ('-') battery terminal counterclockwise with the 12-mm wrench five full turns. Twist the terminal left and right to dislodge it from the negative battery post. Pull the negative battery terminal away from the battery.3. Turn the 12-mm nut on the positive ('+') battery terminal counterclockwise with the 12-mm wrench five full turns. Twist the terminal left and right to dislodge it from the positive...
How to Relpace the Blower Fan in a 1998 Audi A4 Wagon
1. Open the passenger-side front door. Remove the plastic trim on the side of the dash that rests against the door. The trim is held on with clips and can be pulled off by hand.2. Open the glove box door. Remove the five 8-mm bolts that fasten the glove box to the dash with a socket wrench. Disconnect the wiring harness for the glove box light. Remove the glove box, noting how the lower rear edge of it clips into place.3. Locate the blower motor, which is a large, black, round part bolted to the underside of the dash. Disconnect the wires that go to the blower motor. The harness may be behind...
How to Replace the Rear Brakes on an Audi A4
1. Place the wheel blocks on both sides of one of the front wheels. Loosen the rear wheel lugs with a 1/2-inch ratchet wrench and lug socket. Place the hydraulic lift under the center structure point and raise the vehicle. Place the jack stands under body structure points. Lower the lift until the vehicle's weight is equally distributed among the stands and the hydraulic lift.2. Remove the lugs from the wheels. Place the loose lugs into the wheel cavity and slide the wheel under the vehicle for extra safety. Use a slot-head screwdriver to remove the metal brake clip located on the brake caliper...
How to Install BMW E28 Brake Lines
1. Park the BMW on a flat, level surface. Loosen the lug bolts on all four wheels. Lift the car with a floor jack, one side at a time, and lower it securely onto jack stands on all four corners. Finish removing the wheels and set them aside.2. Clean all of the brake components, including the brake caliper, rotor and brake line, with brake cleaner so that they are free of dirt and debris. Avoid getting any dirt or particles in the brake line when the old lines are removed.3. Loosen the brake hose fitting where it threads into the caliper. Locate the two large bolts on the back of the caliper...
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