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1. Open the engine compartment and disconnect the negative battery cable using a wrench to loosen the terminal nut. On some automobiles, you may have to remove the cooling duct to get to the alternator. If you model is one of these, then you can remove the air ducts using a screwdriver to remove the clamps.
2. Unplug the alternator wiring harness and then remove the other wires using a wrench to remove the nuts. Loosen the mounting bolts on the alternator with a ratchet and socket. Push the alternator to the side and remove the serpentine belt from the alternator only.
3. Remove the alternator mounting bolts using a socket and ratchet and pull the alternator out of the vehicle.
4. Put the new alternator in place and loosely install the mounting bolts. Place the serpentine belt back on the alternator pulley and tighten the alternator mounting bolts with the socket and ratchet. Plug the alternator wiring harness in and then connect the other electrical wires. Use a wrench to tighten the nuts.
5. If you had to remove the air ducts to access the alternator, replace them and tighten the clamps with the screwdriver. Reconnect the negative battery terminal and tighten the nut with a wrench.

1. Park the Audi A4 on level ground.
2. Press onto the left side of the switch to raise or lower the front portion of the seat.
3. Press onto the right side of the switch to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat.
4. Press on both the left and right sides of the switch to raise or lower the entire seat bottom.
5. Press at the center of the switch to move the seat forward or backward.

1. Contact your local BMW dealer by telephone or email. Register your car for service by arranging a mutually convenient time.
2. Alternatively, go to the BMW website. Click on Owners at the top right-hand corner of the page. Click on BMW Center Services located on the left-hand side of the page. Wait for the new page to open.
3. Scroll down the page and click on Learn More located under The BMW Difference. Wait for the next page to load.
4. Click on Web Scheduling and Locate a BMW Center for Details. Wait for the next page to load. Enter your ZIP code, State or nearest BMW Center in the options provided. Scroll down the list of BMW dealers provided, and click on a dealer website of your choice. Wait for the dealer website to load.
5. Click on Service and Parts, which is usually located at the top of the page. Register you car for a service by either clicking on Schedule Service if it opens in the drop-down menu, or calling the BMW service department at the number provided.

1. Choose which vent you are going to install the gauge in and remove it by pulling it out. Inspect the vent to see if the gauge will fit into it. You may have to trim the rear flap of the vent to allow the gauge to sit in it.
2. Hold the boost gauge against the vent and draw a circle with a pen or white pencil around it to mark where the cut is going to go.
3. Use a dremel with a small cutting wheel and carefully trim the hole that you have traced. Test fit the gauge to make sure it fits in the trimmed hole very snugly. Smooth any rough edges with sandpaper.
4. Drill a small hole in the ducting that leads to the vent to allow the pressure tube for the gauge to go through. Run the tube through it. This should be included with the gauge.
5. Remove the trim located below the steering wheel and remove it. There are probably three or four 8-mm nuts.
6. Open the hood. At the rear of the engine on the left side of the brake fluid reservoir are two rubber seals. Remove them both, exposing two holes.
7. From under the steering column, route the gauge tube through the holes. Make small holes in the rubber seals for the tube. Run the tube through the seals and then reinstall the seals.
8. Connect the gauge to the intake manifold by cutting the hose that goes to the fuel pressure regulator and installing a T adapter for the gauge hose.
9. Hook up the power wire for the gauge to an existing wiring harness that goes to the factory gauges. Ground the black wire that is on the gauge to a suitable ground in the dash. Reinstall the vent and gauge and test it to make sure it works.

1. Locate the fuel pump relay, which is located under the hood on the passenger side near the firewall. The fuel relay will be either light green or blue in color. Remove the fuel pump relay from the connection and store safely. Crank the vehicle and idle until it runs out of fuel.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery using a metric wrench.
3. Locate the fuel filter, which is located on the passenger side of the car, behind the rear tire and in front of the gas tank. The filter will be attached to the bottom of the car with a bracket held by a bolt.
4. Remove the fuel filter bracket by loosening the bracket bolt with a ratchet, extension and 12mm socket.
5. Place a fuel line clamp two inches from the fuel filter toward the gas tank.
6. Position the catch pan under the fuel filter to prevent a fuel spill. Use the screwdriver to remove fuel line clamps on each end of the fuel filter.
7. Using the pliers, remove the fuel filter from the fuel lines.
8. Position the new fuel filter with the flow marking pointed toward the front of the car and away from the gas tank. Slide each fuel line onto the new fuel filter.
9. Replace each fuel filter hose clamp and tighten, using the screwdriver. Remove the fuel line clamp.
10. Secure the fuel filter with the fuel filter bracket. Tighten the bracket bolt with the ratchet and socket.
11. Insert the fuel pump relay into the connection and connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

1. Turn your E46s engine on and allow it to run for a few minutes so that the engine oil heats up and becomes more viscous.
2. Park your E46 on a level surface and position the ramps so that you can drive the front of the car on to them in order to raise it and provide more clearance for the oil change.
3. Drive the car on to the ramps and turn it off, leaving it in gear and with the parking brake engaged.
4. Open the hood and loosen the oil filler cap.
5. Remove the oil filter housing cover using your 36 mm socket wrench. The cover is circular, black, and metal, and is located at the front of the engine.
6. Remove the old oil filter and replace it with the new one, mopping up any oil that has dripped using your towels.
7. Tighten the oil filters cover and go to the underside of the car.
8. Position the oil drain pan below the oil drain plug, then remove the oil drain plug using your 17 mm socket wrench.
9. Allow the oil to finish dripping out of the oil pan, then replace the oil drain plug using your socket wrench.
10. Insert the plastic funnel into the oil filler neck at the top of your E46s engine and slowly pour all 7 quarts of the new oil into it.
11. Replace the oil filler cap when you have finished pouring the oil, then back the car off of the ramps to complete the procedure.

1. Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield. It will lock with the wiper pointing away from the glass.
2. Move the wiper blade so it is at a right angle to the wiper arm.
3. Check the arrow on the wiper arm and remove the blade from the retainer in that direction.
4. Place the replacement blade in the retainer and slide it into the slot in the opposite direction of the arrow.
5. Position the blade so it is parallel to the wiper arm and fold it back to its normal resting place on the windshield. Repeat process for the other wiper blade.

1. Test drive the Mercedes-Benz you are interested in leasing, which can be done at a dealership. Take out the different trim levels available for the model you are considering, bigger wheels, sport package or any other trim levels you are considering to see if one suits your needs better than the other.
2. Decide on color combinations and options that work best for you along with what type of lease term will suit your needs. MBUSA.com will have all available color combinations and options list available for you to look at online along with pricing.
3. Submit your request for lease quotes from multiple Mercedes-Benz dealers. Be specific and consistent with each dealer. Make sure you receive quotes for the exact model and lease term you are looking for to make a fair comparison from the multiple quotes you receive.
4. Choose the best quote and schedule a day and time to pick up your new Mercedes-Benz lease or ask if the dealership offers delivery service to your home or office.
5. Have all of your paperwork ready when the dealership asks for it. A copy of your drivers license, a current insurance card and a signed and dated credit application are all the necessary items needed to get all of your paperwork ready.
6. Ask about maintenance from your salesperson or finance manager for your new Mercedes-Benz lease. You might be able to get a plan that covers all of your scheduled maintenance for the duration of the lease term.

1. Disconnect the battery cable that goes to the negative terminal on the battery. Loosen the hose clamp that holds the mass air flow sensor tubing to the air box.
2. Unplug the harness for the mass air flow sensor. Remove the bolts that hold the air box onto the engine. The number and size of bolts will vary, depending on the model. Set the air box aside.
3. Remove the cold air snorkel in the center-front of the engine by carefully prying the plastic rivets up and then pulling the snorkel off.
4. Loosen the belt tensioner with a socket and ratchet until the belt is loose. Slide the belt off the pulley for the alternator. Disconnect the wires that go to the back of the alternator, noting where they go, for later reassembly.
5. For added clearance, remove the two bolts that hold the power steering reservoir on and set the reservoir out of the way. Remove the upper and lower alternator mounting bolts that bolt the alternator in place. Remove the alternator. You may need to use a pry bar or the tap the alternator to loosen it from the bracket.
6. Install the pulley from the old alternator on the new alternator, if it does not have one. Reinstall the alternator and tighten the two bolts. Plug the alternator back in. Install the belt and tighten the belt tensioner.
7. Reinstall the power steering pump reservoir. Reinstall the cold air snorkel and the air box. Reconnect the wire for the MAF and the battery cable.

1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface.
2. If the engine has been running, allow it too cool completely.
3. Remove the radiator cap. On older vehicles it will beon the top of the radiator. On newer vehicles it will be on the coolant expansion tank.
4. Locate the petcock valve on the lower corner of the radiator.
5. Place a waste oil collection pan underneath the petcock valve.
6. Open the petcock valve by turning it counterclockwise.
7. Allow the radiator to drain completely.
8. Turn the petcock valve clockwise to close it.

1. Obtain the radios five-digit access code from the radio code card supplied with the vehicle. If the code card is unavailable, the access code can be obtained from a Mercedes Benz dealership.
2. Turn the E320 key to position 1 or 2 to enable the radio power and turn on the radio. CODE will appear in the radio display.
3. Enter the radio code using the alpha-numeric keypad on the right side of the radio face.
4. Press the OK key to confirm the entry and activate the radio.

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Before you run to the tire store and buy a new set of tires, first determine if you need to replace your tires. A tire is normally deemed unsafe to drive on if the tread depth is 2/32 of an inch or less (a new tire usually has 10/32). A quick way to check this is to invert a penny and place it in the tread of the tire. If you can see the top of Abraham Lincolns head, the tires need replaced.New research has recommended doing this test with a quarter instead of a penny. Your tires will be replaced sooner, but you will be able to stop quicker on wet pavement.
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Once you have determined that you need new tires, you need to find out what size tire you need. The sidewall of your current tires should have the size printed on it; however, I would not recommend using this information, unless you purchased your vehicle brand new. Any previous owners of your vehicle may have purchased the wrong size tire. You can find the correct size on the tire placard. Depending on the car, you may find this information on the vehicle door edge, door post, glove box door, or fuel door. The size will look like P###/##R##. For example, my vehicles tire size is P205/65R15.
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As you begin looking for tires, you will find that there are many types and styles of tires. When you buy tires, try to buy tires that match your needs. M&S or Mud and Snow tires are the most popular and will probably work for most people. There are also winter tires designed for driving in snow, slush, ice, and cold dry highways.If you use your car to tow or haul heavy items, you will want to check the load index of the tire. The larger the number, the more weight the tire can tolerate without performance suffering. Next to the load index will be a letter which represents the Speed Rating. The letters are not in order; however, the lowest rating is a Q which represents a test speed of up to 100 mph. It is NEVER recommended to exceed posted speed limits on the roads you drive.
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Other information you may find useful is the tire warranty. Some tires do not have a warranty (like winter tires and some high performance tires). In general, touring tires will have a higher tread life warranty. The reason is because the tires are made of a harder rubber and do not wear away as quickly. Since they are made of a harder rubber, though, some performance is lost for cornering and wet weather traction is also sacrificed.If you have a warranty claim, you will pay a prorated price for your next set of tires based on how long your old tires lasted compared to how long they were expected to last.
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Finally, consider the look of the tire. Personally, I like an all black tire. Some people like tires with a white wall. Other people like raised white letters on their tires. When shopping for tires, be sure to select a tire style that fits you and your cars personality. Be aware that some tires can be mounted in more than one way. For example, a tire with raised white letters may be able to be installed so that the lettering is towards the vehicle showing a smooth black tire towards the outside.

1. Park the Audi on level ground.
2. Lift the front portion of the Audi using a jack and rest it on axle stands.
3. Remove the two screws from the wheel wells and the six screws from the Audis underpan by turning a screwdriver counterclockwise.
4. Take off the two lower grilles and the bolts found near the Audis fog lights by turning an Allen wrench counterclockwise.
5. Grab and remove the Audis headlight washer hose, found by the drivers side lower grille. Put a bucket under the Audis front bumper to collect any fluid that will drain out.
6. Jerk the front bumper from the Audi in an upward, then downward motion to remove it. Grab and take off the horn and headlight wiring and turn signal bulbs on either side of the Audis front end.
7. Remove all three drivers side headlight screws and the four passengers side headlight screws found under the headlights by turning a T45 Torx screwdriver counterclockwise.
8. Take off the two screws found above the headlights and the two screws found at the sides of the headlights by turning a T30 Torx screwdriver counterclockwise.
9. Grab and take off the lock carrier from the Audis fan, as well as the wiring and timing belt cover, then unscrew all four bolts from the fan by turning an Allen wrench counterclockwise. Slide the fan away from the Audi.
10. Loosen the two A/C compressor bolts to take off the A/C compressor belt and jerk the spring-loaded tensioner found by the fan using a crescent wrench to reveal and remove the Audis serpentine belt.
11. Take off the damper pulley from below the Audis fan by unscrewing its four bolts counterclockwise using a metric wrench. Hold the damper pulley with a breaker bar. Remove the lower timing belt cover by unscrewing its three bolts.
12. Turn the damper pulley crank clockwise to line up the cam sprocket and valve cover with their marked sides. Then unscrew the three bolts that hold in the tensioner and the bolt that holds in the guide pulley. Install a new tensioner to the guide pulley. A tensioner and a new timing belt can be purchased with a timing belt kit from most auto parts shops.
13. Unscrew the guide pulleys bolt from its brass-colored portion, take off the timing belt, then place a new timing belt at the Audis sprockets. Assemble the guide pulley with an Allen wrench, then take out the new tensioners pin using your fingers.
14. Install all of the Audis components back in their places by performing these steps in reverse. Remove the axle stands from the Audi to lower the vehicle.

1. Park your car on a flat, level surface. Jack your car up and put it securely on jack stands.
2. Remove the wheel and the hub by placing a screwdriver on the edge of the hub. Use a hammer and hit the hub out toward you.
3. Use an Allen wrench to loosen the retaining nut.
4. Remove two bolts that are 21 mm in size. The bolts hold the caliper on the steering knuckle. To remove the bolts use an impact wrench or 18-inch spanner. Make sure you get the right bolts. There are two others that are the same size that hold on the steering mechanism. You want to remove the bolts that hold the caliper.
5. Compress the brake pads to remove the caliper. When removing the caliper, do not kink the brake line. Hang the brake line with a coat hanger or string. Do not let the caliper dangle on the brake line.
6. Remove the outer bearing.
7. Remove the grease seal with a screw driver and hammer. Pry it out and remove the inner seal. The grease seal is destroyed during removal, so remember to use a new seal after you have replaced the inner bearing.
8. Clean out all the grease.
9. Put a new inner bearing in and put a little more grease around the bearing.
10. Put a new grease seal in place and tap down evenly. You may have to hit it hard. Use a 2-by-4 to get even force.
11. Put the outer bearing in place.
12. Put the retaining nut on the hub, and tighten it until the wheel wont turn at all. Once the wheel does not turn, loosen the nut 1/3rd of a turn. Tighten the Allen bolt to secure the nut. Make sure the wheel turns freely, but does not have any play, meaning the wheel does not wobble.
13. Clean all grease out of the wheel hub.
14. On the hub, there is a place to fill with grease. Fill it with grease to the line, but be precise and do not overfill it.
15. Replace the hub and the wheel.
16. Torque the wheel nuts to 50 foot pounds.

Fixed Code Garage Door Opener
1. Turn the 325i’s ignition to the “2” position.
2. Press and hold both outside keys on the vehicle’s garage door opener interface until the light on the interface flashes. Release the buttons.
3. Hold the garage door opener remote within two inches of the garage door opener interface on the BMW.
4. Press and hold the “open” button on the garage door opener remote, and at the same time the desired button on the garage door opener interface on the BMW. Release both buttons as soon as the light on the garage door opener interface flashes rapidly.
5. Program any additional devices by repeating steps 3 and 4, using the remaining two buttons on the garage door opener interface.
Rolling Code Garage Door Opener
6. Follow steps 1 through 4 in the section “Fixed Code Garage Door Opener.”
7. Enter the programming mode on the garage door opener. This varies greatly, depending on the type and brand of opener, so refer to the opener’s instructions for specifics. Most openers, however, have a “Program” button you press and hold to enter this mode.
8. Press the button on the BMW’s garage door opener interface with which you programmed the garage door opener remote in the section “Fixed Code Garage Door Opener” three times.

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 the electrical connector to the rear of the headlamp assembly. Close the hood, and test the new headlamp.

1. Park the 1998 Audi A6 in a safe and level work environment. Set the emergency brake.
2. Jack up the front of the 1998 Audi A6 and put the jack stands under the designated front jacking points on both sides of the car. Then, lower the Audi onto the jack stands. Pull the jack out.
3. Move the jack to the rear of the Audi and jack it up in the air. Place the jack stands under the designated rear jacking points on both sides of the Audi. Then lower the car onto the jack stands. The whole car has to be on jack stands so that you will be able to get an accurate transmission fluid reading.
4. Crawl under the driver side of the Audi near the driver side door. Locate the transmission pan on the bottom of the transmission. Then, locate the transmission fluid fill plug on the very front of the transmission pan.
5. Slide the fluid catch pan under the transmission fluid fill plug on the front of the transmission pan. Then, remove the fill plug with the 1/2 inch drive ratchet and socket by turning the fill plug counter clockwise. Pull the fill plug out of the pan.
6. Crank the engine and let it run for about two minutes to heat up the transmission fluid. Keep the engine running while checking the transmission fluid level.
7. Stick you finger inside the fill hole and locate the fluid level. The transmission fluid should be either coming out of the fill hole when you remove the fill plug or the fluid level should be at or near the plug hole with the engine running.
8. Put the fill plug back into the pan and tighten down with the ratchet and socket. Remove the fluid catch pan from under the car. Turn the engine off and reverse the steps for jacking up the Audi to remove the jack stands.

1. Start the motor home engine and press on the brake.
2. Move the gear shift into the D position. When your gear shift is in D, the vehicle will move up and down from first to fifth gear, depending on the current speed and conditions. For the simplest driving experience, and one that gives you the option of being in fifth, simply leave your gear shift in D all the time.
3. Shift your gears up manually, if you so desire, by pressing the gear shift to the right toward the D+ symbol. Move your gears up or down by pressing the shifter toward D+ to shift up, or toward D- to shift down. The gear shown on the display after moving the lever is the highest gear the motor home is set to. If your display shows 4 for example, but now you want to shift to fifth, simply press the lever toward D+ until the D symbol displays. This allows the use of all possible gears, including fifth. That function still does not guarantee your motor home will shift up to fifth, since the transmission is still automatic, but it gives the motor home the option of shifting into fifth.

1. Raise the front of the vehicle using the floor jack and rest the vehicle on the jack stands. Remove the tire and wheel assembly using the lug wrench. Loosen the caliper bleeder screw on the top of the brake caliper.
2. Insert the screwdriver between the inner brake pad and the rotor and pull on the handle, causing the inner pad to push the caliper piston back into its bore. Close and tighten the bleeder screw. Remove the two slider bolts securing the caliper to its mounting bracket using a socket.
3. Lift the caliper off the rotor. Remove the pads from the mounting bracket.
4. Install the new pads on the mounting bracket in the same position as they were before being removed. Lower the caliper over the rotor, align the two holes and insert the slider bolts and tighten with a socket.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly and tighten with the lug wrench. Lift the hood and check the fluid level in the master cylinder and fill as needed. Start the engine and pump the brake pedal 10 times before attempting to drive.

1. Lift the vehicle with a floor jack and place a jack stand under the front and back axles behind each wheel. Verify that the vehicle is level when on the jack stands.
2. Locate the drain plug on the bottom of the transmission pan and place a drain pan on the ground under the plug. Remove the drain plug with a socket wrench, allowing the transmission fluid to drain completely.
3. Remove the bolts on the transmission pan with a socket wrench and set the bolts in a safe place. Remove the transmission pan, using a screwdriver to carefully pry the pan off the transmission.
4. Clean out any debris and sediment from the inside of the transmission pan with clean paper towels. Unbolt the white plastic transmission filter from underneath the transmission with a socket wrench and dispose of the filter.
5. Remove any debris and oil from the bottom of the transmission where the filter attaches, with a clean cloth. Place the new filter gasket between the bottom of the transmission housing and the transmission filter and attach the new transmission filter to the bottom of the transmission.
6. Scrape the remaining gasket material off the bottom of the transmission and off the transmission pan with a putty knife. Place the new rubber transmission pan gasket around the lip of the transmission pan.
7. Attach the transmission pan to the bottom of the transmission and secure it with bolts. Screw the drain plug into the bottom of the transmission pan by hand until it is snug and tighten the drain plug with a socket wrench just enough so it is secure.
8. Unscrew the fill plug on the side of the transmission fluid oil pan with a socket wrench. Refill the transmission oil pan with transmission fluid, using a high output pump, until the fluid is running out of the pan.
9. Install the oil fill plug of the Audi automatic transmission pan and tighten by hand. Turn the engine on and place your foot on the brake pedal. Shift the transmission into each gear for about ten seconds to run the fluid through the transmission.
10. Put the transmission back into park and let the engine idle. Remove the oil fill plug on the side of the transmission pan by hand and fill the pan with fluid using the high output pump until the fluid runs out of the fill hole.
11. Place the drain plug into the side of the drain pan, securing it with the socket wrench. Shut off the vehicle engine.
12. Lift the vehicle up with a floor jack to remove all the jack stands and set the vehicle back down on the ground. Dispose of the drained transmission fluid at the local recyclers or automotive center.