1999.5-2001 Audi A4 (B5) HID conversion installation instructions
1. Take the kit out of the box and lay everything out. You can install either the ballasts or bulbs first but typically it is easier to install the bulbs first.
2. There are 3 T27 torx screws holding the headlight on. The 2 on top are visible in this picture.
3. with the 2 screws removed.
4. The third screw is shown here. A long extension is needed to get to it and an extendable magnet is helpful to retrieve the screw (or bit if it falls).
5. Disconnect the headlight and turn signal connectors and remove the headlight by pulling it toward the outside of the car and toward you.
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BMW 5 Series (E34) Condenser Change
If your BMW air conditioning has stopped working the chances are you have lost most or all or your system refrigerant. The fastest way of finding out is to attempt to have the system refilled by a specialist. They will evacuate any remaining gases and then pressure test the system before refilling. When mine was pressure tested it was immediately obvious that there was a leak somewhere within the condenser matrix situated in front of the engine radiator.
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How to change the oil pan gasket on a 1990 Ford Probe
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 3.0L Engine 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise and safely support the vehicle. 2. Drain the engine oil and remove the starter motor. 3. Remove the front and rear transaxle-to-engine braces. 4. Disconnect the low oil level sensor connector from the dash panel side of the oil pan. 5. Remove the exhaust inlet pipe from the manifolds and pull it down out of the way. 6. Drain the cooling system and remove the water pump. 7. Remove the water pump bracket and idler pulley tensioner. 8. Remove the mounting bolts and nut from the front end of the right crossmember. 9. Loosen, but do not remove the bolts and nut from the rear end of the right crossmember.
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2001-2005 Ford Taurus Camshaft Tick Noise—3.0L 4V Engine
This article supersedes TSB 04-20-8 to update the vehicle model years and Service Procedure. ISSUE Some 2001-2005 Taurus/Sable, 2001-2006 Escape and 2005-2006 Mariner vehicles built prior to 1-17-2006 equipped with the 3.0L 4V Duratec engine may exhibit a ticking noise from the left bank cylinder head, with the engine at normal operating temperature only.
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2001-2004 Audi A6 4B C5 Single-Frame front bumper HF 7551 Installation Guide
1. Removal of the original bumper:
Remove all screws which hold the bumper. Also remove the screws which hold the alloy bar and remove the bumper with the alloy bar. Remove the alloy bar from the bumper and install it into the new Hofele-Design bumper.
2. Placement of the Hofele-Design front bumper on the car:
Place the new bumper on the car but do not yet bolt it on.
3. Preparation of the bonnet:
Remove the front grill and the rubber strap behind it. Install the front grill (HF 7052-S4 / RS4) in the extension piece.
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The Audi Guide to Controlling Costs
Making the most of every penny has seldom been more relevant to fleet operators, as recession follows credit crunch and trade becomes tougher. For many fleets the need to reduce costs is paramount, and the tough economic climate offers an ideal opportunity for change. New ideas, the latest fleet management thinking, changes in legislation and rapidly advancing technology from manufacturers opens up new possibilities for fleets, while downsizing, alternative fuels and smart management practices are making their way to the top of everyone’s agenda.
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Audi Le Mans Quattro Concept
A high-performance sports car, a road going vehicle that could be said to have inherited the genes of the Audi R8, three-times winner of the Le Mans 24-Hours race: Audi reveals its ‘Le Mans quattro’ concept study.
This fascinating driving machine is a synthesis of the experience gained from numerous racing triumphs, allied to advanced design and Audi’s technical competence – which has in turn become synonymous for Audi’s technological leadership (Vorsprung durch Technik) on the racetrack and the road alike.
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2008 Audi A5 Advanced 6 Cylinder Engines
The Audi A5, successfully launched on the market in mid-June, is now available in two new engine versions: as a 2.7 TDI and as a 3.2 FSI, each combined with continuously variable multitronic transmission. Audi is thus continuing to extend its range in the high-quality coupé segment.
New engines for the Audi A5 are a choice of two high-revving and efficient six-cylinder engines with continuously variable multitronic for comfort-oriented drivers.
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1992-2001 Ford Escort/ZX2 Short Throw Shifter Installation
This B&M Short Throw Shifter has been designed to work on most 1992 – 2001 Ford Escort/ZX2, 1992-1999 Mazda MX- 3/30X, 1992-1994 Mazda 323, and 1992-2002 Mazda Protegé/MP3/5 models. It has been engineered to greatly reduce shift throw and improve shifter feel. Check the parts and tools lists at the beginning of these instructions for the supplied parts and the tools required to install your B&M Short Throw Shifter. Installation of the B&M Short Throw Shifter can be accomplished by anyone with minimal mechanical experience.
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2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe Compact Disc Changer Installation Instructions
The following pages contain CD Changer installation instructions for the model listed above.
Rear seat, removal
– Remove rear seat bottom.
– Disconnect left rear seat belt at body anchorage point.
– Remove left rear seat back.
– Disconnect left front seat belt body anchor at floor (located at rear of front seat).
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