1. Lift the vehicle's hood to gain access to the battery terminals. Loosen the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal with the adjustable wrench or pliers. Lift the cable from the battery and set it aside. Move to the inside of the vehicle.2. Remove the dashboard panels from the vehicle's dash following the instructions specific to your vehicle make and model found in the shop manual.3. Remove the bolts or screws at the corners of the double-DIN stereo deck with the socket and driver or Phillips-head screwdriver. Some vehicles require the use of special...
How to Identify Automobile Alternator Problems
1. Start the car and check for problematic indications on the car's instrument panel. Look for illuminated warning lights that look like a battery, or if the car has an electrical gauge on the dashboard, determine if the needle is in the red low or danger range. If there are no warning signals the electrical charging system, including the battery and alternator, is operating normally.2. Ensure the battery is not failing by charging or testing the battery. Attach a battery charger to the battery and allow it to charge to full capacity, or take the battery to an auto parts store to be tested...
How to Repair a BMW Z3 Seat Motor
1. Open the hood and remove the cover from the Z3's fuse block.2. Remove the fuse from slot 14 and install a replacement 30A fuse. Reattach the cover to the fuse block. If the power seats are still malfunctioning, you may need to replace the motor.3. Slide the Z3's seat all the way to the back and use a socket wrench to remove the retaining nut from the front of the seat. Slide the seat all the way to the front and remove the two bolts at the rear of the seat.4. Unplug the two electrical connectors of the Z3's seat and remove the seat from the vehicle.5. Use a flat-head screwdriver to...
How to Buy a Mercedes
1. Decide whether to go new or used, depending on your budget and the amount of value depreciation you're willing to accept. The Mercedes brand has a fairly high level of depreciation once off the lot, but if you plan to hold on to your brand new Mercedes you don't really need to worry. If you're thinking about replacing the Mercedes within a few years, then take a look at the used market before you buy.2. Check out the warranty that the car comes with, especially for used Mercedes models. The new cars all come with comprehensive warranties that include annual services. However, make sure...
How to Change Brake Pads on a Mercedes
1. Turn the lug nuts 1/4 of a turn on all the wheels, using a tire wrench.2. Jack up the Mercedes using the front jack point. This is in the front of the vehicle, normally located near the radiator.3. Place jack stands under the frame of the Mercedes and lower the vehicle onto the jack stands.4. Loosen the lug nuts all the way and remove the wheel. Start with the driver's side and work your way around the vehicle (order of brake replacement is not important).5. Unbolt the top and bottom caliper bolt and remove them using the Torx wrench. The Torx wrench is a wrench with a 'star'-shaped...
How to Repair BMW Windshield Wipers
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield until it locks in a vertical position.2. Clear away any debris with a nylon-bristled brush. If this does not fix the problem, you may need to replace the motor or the wiper assembly. If the wiper arms are bent, replace the arms. If the blades are worn, replace them. If the wipers hesitate while on or the motor seems weak, replace the motor.3. Press down on the release tab on the top of the wiper blade assembly and pull the wiper off of the wiper arm. Slide the new wiper blade into the wiper arm lock. Installation is the reverse of removal.4....
How to Change Headlight on a Mercedes C240
1. Ensure the power to the headlight is turned off. The way to be completely sure is to disconnect the battery from the Mercedes C240.2. Open the headlight cover. To gain access, open the hood and locate the headlight cover at the front of your Mercedes, on either side of the front grille. The cover opens by pressing the clamp that secures the compartment.3. Pull the electrical connecting wire from the bulb. Remove the retaining spring to remove the bulb. The spring does not need to be fully removed; un-clipping one side will provide access to the bulb.4. Insert the new bulb. Only...
How to Program BMW Door Locks
1. Close all the doors and the trunk.2. Open the driver's-side door, and get in the car. Shut the door.3. Put the key in the ignition.4. Turn the key from the 'on' position to the 'off' position five times quickly without starting the engine.5. Pull the key out of the ignition.6. Press and hold the 'unlock' button on your remote.7. Press the 'lock' button three times while continuing to hold the 'unlock' button.8. Release the 'unlock' button. Once you've released the button, the door locks will begin to cycle, indicating that the remote has been properly programmed. If this does...
How to Put a Third Row Seat Into An Audi Allroad
1. Drive the Audi Allroad somewhere where there is ample room in the rear to load the seats, and enough room for the trunk lid to open fully. Place the Audi in 'Park' and pull the parking brake to keep it in place.2. Turn the Allroad off and go to the rear. Open the trunk lid and extend it fully. Remove any items you have in the rear of the Audi. Fold the back seats down for additional maneuvering room, by pulling up the latches on either side of the rear seat, and then pushing the seat backs down.3. Lift the third row bench seat up and slide it into the rear of the Audi with the seats facing...
How to Connect an iPhone to an S430
1. Insert one of the two plug ends of auxiliary cable into your iPhone's headphone jack. Regardless of whether you are using an iPhone 4, or an older model like the 3G or 3GS, the headphone jack is located on the top of the device.2. Connect the second of the two plug end of the auxiliary cable to the 'AUX' input on your S430's car stereo faceplate.3. Turn on your S430 and press 'AUX on your car-stereo faceplate. This will activate the 'AUX' input and allow you to listen to your iPhone in your c...
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