How to Connect an Audi GPS Antenna With Magellan

1. Select an external antenna that is compatible with the Magellan unit in your particular Audi. You can find one from auto accessory stores or even electronics stores. If you select a magnet-mount antenna, proceed to step 2.
2. Place your magnet-mount antenna on the roof of your Audi so that it is unobstructed. The magnet base on the mount will secure the antenna to your car.
3. Run the antenna cable from the base of the antenna on top of the car through the door of your car. Running the cable through the window is dangerous because you can rip the antenna off the roof if you have the window rolled up and open the door. The rubber padding on the sides of the car door will prevent the door from cutting through the cable.
4. Plug the end of the antenna cable into the input jack on the front of your Magellan.

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How do I Change the Clutch Slave Cylinder in a 1997 BMW 328i?

1. Lift the front of the BMW with a floor jack and support it on a pair of jack stands. You can also drive the car up onto a pair of ramps positioned in front of it to gain access to the underside.
2. Locate the slave cylinder, which is bolted to the left side of the transmission and is a cylindrical part with a hydraulic line coming off the end of it.
3. Place a container under the slave cylinder to catch any spilled hydraulic fluid. Loosen and remove the hydraulic line that fastens to the end of the slave cylinder with a line wrench.
4. Loosen and remove the nuts that hold the master cylinder to the transmission with a socket set. You may need to use an extension on the end of the socket to allow you to more easily reach the upper nut. Remove the slave cylinder from the transmission.
5. Install the new slave cylinder in the reverse of removal. Install and tighten the two nuts that hold it to the transmission. Inspect the hydraulic line. If it appears dried out and cracked or damaged in any way, replace it with a new hose. Disconnect the hose on the opposite end of where it connects to the master cylinder. Install the hose and tighten the nut on the end.
6. Attach a power bleeder to the top of the master cylinder reservoir. Pump up the pressure with the bleeder. Attach the bleeder hose to the bleeder valve located on the slave cylinder. Put the other end of the hose in a container filled with hydraulic fluid. Loosen the bleeder valve and let the fluid bleed out until there are no more bubbles.
7. Remove the hose from the master cylinder. Remove the bleeder from the clutch fluid reservoir. Fill the clutch fluid reservoir if it is low. Check the clutch to ensure that it is engaging properly. Lower the car to the ground.

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How to Replace a 1990 Mercedes 300Sl Engine Belt

1. Open the hood and locate the belt routing diagram. The routing diagram for the 1990 Mercedes 300Sl is located on the fan cover. This diagram will be needed to install the new engine belt.
2. Remove the fan cover by unscrewing the screws on both sides of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver. Pull the cover off and place it on the ground.
3. Locate the spring-loaded belt tensioner on the front of the engine. The tensioner device for the 1990 Mercedes 300Sl models is located on the front center of the engine. Use the bolt in the middle of the tensioner device pulley to rotate the tensioner.
4. Rotate the tensioner pulley counter-clockwise with the breaker bar and a metric socket. Then, slide the belt out from around the tensioner pulley. Release the tensioner and remove the breaker bar.
5. Slide the belt out of all of the accessory pulleys and out of the engine area. Then, slide the new belt into the engine area and around each accessory pulley as instructed by the routing diagram.
6. Rotate the tensioner device pulley counter-clockwise again. While holding the tensioner over with one hand, slide the belt around the tensioner pulley with the other hand. Release the tensioner and it will tighten the belt as it retracts. Inspect the belt to make sure that it is fully seated in all accessory pulleys.
7. Crank the 1990 Mercedes 300Sl and inspect the belt as it travels around the moving pulleys to make sure that it remains seated with the motor running. Then, turn the motor off and reconnect the fan cover back over the fan. Close the hood.

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How to Replace a 1998 Audi Thermostat

1. Remove the radiator hose clamp that secures the top radiator hose to the thermostat housing. Do this by prying the clamp loose with a pair of pliers. With the clamp loose, pull the hose off the thermostat housing. Hold the hose vertical to drain the radiator fluid back into the radiator. Push the radiator hose off to the side.
2. Remove the bolts that secure the thermostat housing to the intake manifold of the Audi with a wrench. Do not discard the bolts. Use them when reattaching the housing.
3. Lift the thermostat housing off the engine to expose the thermostat. Inspect the bottom of the thermostat for the thermostat gasket. If it is not on the thermostat housing, it will be on the base of the intake manifold. Remove the old thermostat gasket and place a new one on the base of the thermostat housing.
4. Pull the old thermostat out of the intake manifold and replace it with a new one. The end marked 'top' should face upward and the end with the spring in it must face downward.
5. Place the thermostat housing on top of the thermostat gasket and bolt it into place using the old bolts.
6. Slide the radiator hose onto the thermostat housing and secure it with the clamp. If the clamp suffered damage during the removal process, replace it with a band clamp.

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How to Tow a BMW

1. Open the BMW trunk, and use a screwdriver to unfasten the latch that secures the toolbox. Take the metal hooks off and remove the screwdriver inside the toolbox.
2. Find the tow hook cover, which should be attached to the back wall of the bumper. Use the screwdriver to remove it.
3. Find the front tow hook cover. You can find this next to the fog lights to the right hand side of the vehicle. Remove it with the screwdriver.
4. Attach the tow hook covers to the front and back of the car. You can do this by using the screwdriver to secure them.
5. Remove the tow truck's winch -- you can do this by hand. Fix it to the tow hook at the back of the vehicle. Make sure that the winch is secure.
6. Put the car into neutral and disengage the parking brake.
7. Check that the winch is secure again. Carefully pull the vehicle on to the flatbed. Hold the winch securely. Put the vehicle in gear. Put the parking brake back on.

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How to Change Transmission Fluid on a ML430

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and allow the engine to cool down. Raise the front of the vehicle with a floor jack and support the front end with jack stands. Crawl underneath the vehicle and locate the transmission drain pan. The drain pan is in the middle of the engine undercarriage.
2. Place a layer of newspaper on the ground underneath the transmission drain pan. Position the catch pan underneath the drain plug. Use a ratchet with a 5 mm hex socket to remove the drain plug and allow the fluid to drain into the catch pan. Reinsert the drain plug when finished.
3. Use a number 30 Torx socket to remove the six bolts holding the drain pan in place. Carefully lower the pan and tip it towards the catch pan to drain away any remaining fluid.
4. Inspect the drain pan and the condition of the old transmission fluid. Metal particulates in the bottom of the pan or in the fluid indicate signs of impending transmission failure. Wipe down the drain pan and bolts with a shop towel.
5. Pull the transmission filter out of its mounting area inside the transmission. Tip the filter towards the catch pan to drain any remaining fluid. Insert the new transmission filter into the transmission.
6. Locate the oval torque converter housing ahead of the transmission pan. Have a partner turn the engine with a 27 mm socket and a long breaker bar applied to the crankshaft pulley nut until the drain plug becomes visible through the open slot. Position the catch pan under the torque converter and use a 5 mm hex socket and a socket extension to remove the drain plug. Allow the fluid to completely drain and reinsert the drain plug.
7. Inspect the drain pan gasket for any signs of aging and wear. If needed, replace the drain pan gasket with a new one. Otherwise, reuse the gasket when reinstalling the drain pan. Place the gasket around the lip of the drain pan and lift the pan into place. Insert and torque the six retaining bolts to 106 inch-pounds.
8. Remove the catch pan and newspaper from underneath the vehicle. Seal the pan and set it aside for proper disposal. Remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground. Open the hood and locate the transmission tube near the firewall on the left side of the engine compartment. Place a long neck funnel into the tube and pour 6 liters of Mercedes Benz automatic transmission fluid into the tube.
9. Start the engine and take the vehicle on a short drive. This will allow the transmission to come up to operating temperature. Place the vehicle in Park and use an infrared thermometer to measure the temperature of the transmission drain pan. The temperature should read around 80 degrees Celsius.
10. Use the Mercedes Benz dipstick tool to measure the fluid level while the vehicle is idling. Insert the dipstick through the transmission tube until it hits the bottom of the transmission drain pan and then remove the dipstick. The amount of fluid inside the transmission should be within the 80 degrees Celsius mark on the dipstick. If the fluid level is below the bottom fill mark, add more transmission fluid as needed. If the fluid level is above the top fill mark, immediately drain the excess fluid.
11. Dispose of the old transmission fluid at the nearest automotive parts outlet or repair shop. Most shops will dispose of the fluid free of charge.

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How to Add a Navigation System to a 2006 Mercedes E350

1. Pop the hood and remove the negative battery terminal with an adjustable wrench. Take the loose connector and wrap it in a cloth to prevent it from grounding on the body.
2. Remove the front console bezel with a slotted screwdriver. Insert the tip of the screwdriver into the gap located directly left of the ignition and gently pry the bezel away from the dash. Work around the bezel prying every two to three inches until it can be grasped and pulled away from the dashboard.
3. Remove the stock radio system by removing the four securing bolts using a 3/8 ratchet wrench and an 11mm socket. Gently remove the radio and disconnect the two wire bundles and the antenna plug. Place the original radio to the side. Connect the after-market stereo wire harness to the two original wire bundles.
4. Remove the after-market dashboard stereo kit and locate the installation brackets. Install these brackets to the navigation system with the supplied screws or bolts. Connect the after-market stereo wire harness and antenna plug into the navigation system. Run the navigation antenna cable through the stereo compartment and push the wire through the defrost vent near the front windshield. Connect the navigation antenna to the wire lead and mount to the dash.
5. Push the wires into the stereo compartment and gently slide the navigation unit into the compartment. Be sure to check for wires getting caught in the brackets are between the unit and the dashboard. Push the unit into place and secure using the four bolts. Replace the console bezel by snapping the piece in at the top first and firmly clicking the tabs spaced every four or five inches until firmly attached the dashboard.
6. Remove the negative battery terminal from the cloth and secure to the negative post of the battery. Secure tightly using the adjustable wrench until the cable cannot be twisted. Turn on the vehicle to ensure the navigation system properly powers on. Allow the navigation system five minutes to acquire a GPS satellite for proper functioning.

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How to Remove the Center Console From a Mercedes Benz ML320

1. Engage the emergency brake. Open the armrest to reveal the inside of the center console storage compartment. Remove personal items from the storage compartment.
2. Remove the two screws connected to the armrest located on the inside of the storage compartment.
3. Remove the cover on the gearshift lever by removing the two screws located near the top of the cup holder compartment.
4. Remove the two screws on the inside of the storage compartment housing on the floor closest to the gear shift.
5. Disconnect the left and right rear window switches located on the rear wall inside the storage compartment. Disconnect the connector from the floor on the inside of the storage compartment.
6. Remove the four remaining screws from the inside of the storage compartment housing. The screws are located near the rear of the housing on the floor. Set the shift lever to neutral and remove the housing.

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How to Determine an Audi Vehicle Production Date

1. Visit the CARFAX website. By running a VIN search through the CARFAX website, you can obtain a detailed Vehicle History Report on an Audi vehicle. Enter the VIN of the Audi vehicle in the appropriate box on the CARFAX site and click 'Get the CARFAX!' to start the search.
2. Visit the Check My Car website. To determine an Audi vehicle production date, you simply enter its VIN into search box and click 'Start VIN Check' to obtain a report; this report includes pertinent information, including the manufacturing place and date.
3. Visit the Motoverse website. Although you cannot find as much detailed information on the Motoverse website, you can still obtain a Vehicle History Report offering basic information on an Audi vehicle, including the model year.

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How to Remove a PCB From a Three

1. Push the 'Key Open/Close' button on the combo unit and fold the key into the notch. Turn the unit over to view the backside with the Audi logo. You'll see a small notch.
2. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the notch and gently turn it. The two sections of the key will partially separate. Grasp the bottom with one hand, grasp the top with another, then pull the sections apart to open the unit.
3. Examine the bottom section of the unit. Pull apart the two halves of the bottom section to access the Audi key's battery and PCB.
4. Lift the PCB from the compartment to remove it. It is not held in place by screws.

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